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 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 2 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 3 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Internazionale Milano | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SSC Napoli | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Juventus FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Atalanta BC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bologna FC 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | SS Lazio | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Torino FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cagliari Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACF Fiorentina | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | US Lecce | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | AC Monza | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Venezia FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Frosinone Calcio | 0 | 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and SS Lazio launch into their encounter with Empoli FC.
- 5' Ecuador international Felipe Caicedo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Hamed Traore is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both SS Lazio and Empoli FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. SS Lazio must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' SS Lazio currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 42' What a moment for Felipe Caicedo! That strike on 42 puts his side firmly in control.
- 47' It looks surprising Empoli FC does not make any changes. Manuel Pasqual has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 51' Another change for Empoli FC made on 51 minute. Diego Farias leaves to be changed by Dimitri Oberlin.
- 56' The 31-year-old Joaquin Correa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 58' The supporters are chanting for Danilo Cataldi. He replaces Sergej Milinkovic-Savic on 58 minute.
- 63' Empoli FC is showing some good football. However, Empoli FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 68' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 69' Empoli FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Afriyie Acquah is hanging Hamed Junior Traore on the field on 69 minute.
- 74' The energy levels are beginning to show. Giuseppe Iachini might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 77' A tactical swap from SS Lazio — Milan Badelj on, Valon Berisha off on 77 minutes.
- 82' It is a cagey affair so far. SS Lazio in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
- 84' A tactical swap from SS Lazio — Pedro Neto on, Felipe Caicedo off on 84 minutes.
- 88' Levan Mchedlidze gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Manuel Pasqual and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Afriyie Acquah. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Poor challenge from Afriyie Acquah. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
| Felipe Caicedo | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 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.