SS Lazio vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Daniele Orsato
- Referee Fabiano Preti
- Referee Luigi Nasca
- Referee Daniele Chiffi
- Referee Damiano Di Iorio
4 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 15.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | Empoli FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Feb | Frosinone Calcio | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Juventus FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jan | SSC Napoli | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Torino FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | SS Lazio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Feb | AC Chievo Verona | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Jan | Genoa CFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Jan | Cagliari Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Dec | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Torino FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
SS Lazio this season
SS Lazio this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SS Lazio
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/2
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SS Lazio
| Davide Frattesi | 3 G |
| Tijjani Noslin | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' SS Lazio have kicked off against Empoli FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Simone Inzaghi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SS Lazio that had 513 games and scored 576 goals.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' SS Lazio are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' Pedro Neto has been relatively quiet despite scoring 22 goals in his last 513 appearances.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. SS Lazio in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
- 42' What composure from Felipe Caicedo! The Ecuador international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 47' Empoli FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 47.
- 51' Another change for Empoli FC made on 51 minute. Diego Farias leaves to be changed by Dimitri Oberlin.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. SS Lazio must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 58' The whistle greets Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as he departs to be replaced by Danilo Cataldi.
- 63' Senad Lulic has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 68' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 69' Afriyie Acquah is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hamed Junior Traore at the 69 minute mark.
- 74' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SS Lazio side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 77' The crowd applauds Valon Berisha as he leaves the pitch. Milan Badelj steps in for SS Lazio.
- 82' Both keepers have barely been tested. SS Lazio and Empoli FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 84' Another substitution for SS Lazio to replace Felipe Caicedo by Pedro Neto on 84 minute.
- 88' Manuel Pasqual makes way for Levan Mchedlidze at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 89' Afriyie Acquah was booked on 89.
- 90' Empoli FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for SS Lazio players.
Lineups
SS Lazio Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 1
- 26
- 15
- 19
- 21
- 6
-
20
Felipe Caicedo ↓ Pedro Neto 84'
- 33
-
7
Valon Berisha ↓ Milan Badelj 77'
- 27
Bench
- 14
-
25
Milan Badelj ↑ 77'
- 23
- 4
- 77
- 3
- 66
-
30
Pedro Neto ↑ 84'
-
32
Danilo Cataldi ↑ 58'
- 24
- 28
- 98
Coach
Simone Inzaghi
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Diego Farias ↓ Dimitri Oberlin 51'
- 39
- 26
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 2
- 33
-
8
Hamed Traore ↓ Afriyie Acquah 69'
- 10
- 11
Bench
- 21
- 6
- 34
- 13
-
18
Afriyie Acquah ↑ 69'
- 22
- 4
-
7
Levan Mchedlidze ↑ 88'
- 32
- 48
- 43
-
37
Dimitri Oberlin ↑ 51'
Coach
Giuseppe Iachini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mattia Zaccagni | 4 |
| Sergej Milinkovic-Savic | 3 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Ciro Immobile | 2 |
| Alessio Romagnoli | 2 |
| Patric | 2 |
| Federico Di Francesco | 1 |
| Matias Vecino | 1 |
Head to Head
SS Lazio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.49
SS Lazio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SS Lazio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
SS Lazio or Draw
80%
Draw or Empoli FC
47%
SS Lazio or Empoli FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SS Lazio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.1%
2 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — SS Lazio
| Handicap | SS Lazio covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 24% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
SS Lazio keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.