SS Lazio vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Michael Fabbri
- Referee Luigi Nasca
- Referee Ivan Pezzuto
- Referee Alessandro Prontera
- Referee
- Referee Marco Ceccon
4 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 6.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | Empoli FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Jan | US Lecce | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Nov | Juventus FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | AC Monza | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | AS Roma | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | SS Lazio | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Jan | Udinese Calcio | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Nov | US Cremonese | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | SSC Napoli | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | Atalanta BC | H | 0–2 | 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' In just a few seconds Stadio Olimpico, Rome will turn into a battlefield for SS Lazio and Empoli FC.
- 2' Felipe Anderson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 7' A quiet spell here at Stadio Olimpico, Rome. SS Lazio seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 12' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 17' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 22' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Empoli FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 27' With 0 assists to his name this season, Petar Stojanovic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
- 32' Albania international Nedim Bajrami has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 37' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nicolo Casale made 266 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 43' Poor challenge from Manuel Lazzari. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 48' Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, a Serbia , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 53' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 54' GOAL! Mattia Zaccagni fires home to make it 2-0!
- 55' What a moment for Mattia Zaccagni! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
- 56' Empoli FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Filippo Bandinelli is hanging Jacopo Fazzini on the field on 56 minute.
- 60' Pedro Rodriguez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mattia Zaccagni on 60 minute.
- 65' Tommaso Baldanzi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SS Lazio so far.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Alessio Romagnoli argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 68' Empoli FC make a change. Martin Satriano trudges off to be replaced by Marko Pjaca on 68 minutes.
- 69' The referee has no hesitation. Alessio Romagnoli is booked for SS Lazio — Yellow card on 69.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pedro Rodriguez on 70.
- 70' It is a substitution in SS Lazio team. Danilo Cataldi is replaced by Matias Vecino on 70 minute.
- 72' That is a Yellow card for Empoli FC. Filippo Bandinelli will be fuming at that decision.
- 76' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Jacopo Fazzini departs to be replaced by Nedim Bajrami.
- 81' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 83' What composure from Francesco Caputo! The Italy international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 84' A goal from the Italy international Francesco Caputo! He fires home on 84 to make it 3-2!
- 87' SS Lazio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Toma Basic is hanging Luis Alberto on the field on 87 minute.
- 90' A moment of madness from Matias Vecino on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SS Lazio will be frustrated.
- The points are shared — SS Lazio 2-2 Empoli FC. Honours even.
Lineups
SS Lazio Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 20
- 13
- 21
- 77
- 17
-
10
Luis Alberto ↓ Toma Basic 87'
-
32
Danilo Cataldi ↓ Matias Vecino 70'
-
29
Manuel Lazzari ↓ Elseid Hysaj 70'
- 94
- 15
Bench
-
88
Toma Basic ↑ 87'
-
23
Elseid Hysaj ↑ 70'
-
5
Matias Vecino ↑ 70'
- 26
- 4
- 1
- 6
- 18
- 31
- 11
- 50
-
9
Pedro Rodriguez ↑ 60'
Coach
Maurizio Sarri
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 33
- 5
- 19
- 30
- 18
- 34
- 65
-
9
Martin Satriano ↓ Marko Pjaca 68'
- 35
-
21
Jacopo Fazzini ↓ Nedim Bajrami 76'
Bench
- 1
- 8
-
14
Marko Pjaca ↑ 68'
-
25
Filippo Bandinelli ↑ 56'
- 3
-
24
Tyronne Ebuehi ↑ 68'
-
28
Nicolo Cambiaghi ↑ 56'
- 4
-
10
Nedim Bajrami ↑ 76'
- 22
- 6
- 17
- 20
- 36
Coach
Paolo Zanetti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mattia Zaccagni | 4 |
| Sergej Milinkovic-Savic | 3 |
| Patric | 2 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Ciro Immobile | 2 |
| Alessio Romagnoli | 2 |
| Matteo Guendouzi | 1 |
| Federico Di Francesco | 1 |
Head to Head
SS Lazio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57
SS Lazio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
SS Lazio or Draw
74%
Draw or Empoli FC
53%
SS Lazio or Empoli FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SS Lazio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.5%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — SS Lazio
| Handicap | SS Lazio covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 22% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
SS Lazio keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

