SS Lazio vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Gianluca Aureliano
- Assistant 1 Alessandro Lo Cicero
- Assistant 2 Marcello Rossi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Empoli FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 May | AC Monza | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Apr | Hellas Verona FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Genoa CFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 4–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | AS Roma | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | SS Lazio | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 May | Frosinone Calcio | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Apr | Atalanta BC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Apr | SSC Napoli | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | US Lecce | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Torino FC | H | 3–2 | W |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between SS Lazio and Empoli FC is underway.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' Empoli FC have won 231 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' Empoli FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' SS Lazio is showing some good football. However, SS Lazio are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. SS Lazio in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact 3-5-2.
- 45' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alessio Romagnoli suffering a number of foals already.
- 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Patric makes it 1-0.
- 53' Morocco international Youssef Maleh has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 55' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Simone Bastoni is replaced by Nicolo Cambiaghi on 55 minute.
- 60' Sebastiano Luperto is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SS Lazio so far.
- 65' Nicolo Rovella is replacing Felipe Anderson for the SS Lazio side.
- 67' Empoli FC ring the changes. Francesco Caputo has done his job and it is now time for Mattia Destro to step up.
- 72' 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.
- 73' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Emmanuel Gyasi on 73 minutes.
- 76' Fresh legs for SS Lazio! Pedro comes on to replace Mattia Zaccagni.
- 77' A moment of madness from Manuel Lazzari on 77 minutes earns him a card. SS Lazio will be frustrated.
- 77' Sebastiano Luperto makes way for Stiven Shpendi at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 82' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering SS Lazio that had 511 games and scored 574 goals.
- 85' Nicolo Rovella was booked on 85.
- 88' It is a substitution in SS Lazio team. Daichi Kamada is replaced by Danilo Cataldi on 88 minute.
- 89' The Uruguay Matias Vecino breaks the deadlock on 89 minutes. 2-0!
- 90' Alessio Romagnoli has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. SS Lazio take all three points.
Lineups
SS Lazio Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 8
- 7
-
20
Mattia Zaccagni ↓ Pedro 76'
- 23
- 13
- 4
- 77
- 17
- 29
-
6
Daichi Kamada ↓ Danilo Cataldi 88'
- 35
Bench
-
9
Pedro ↑ 76'
- 3
-
5
Matias Vecino ↑ 65'
-
32
Danilo Cataldi ↑ 88'
- 94
-
19
Valentin Castellanos ↑ 65'
-
65
Nicolo Rovella ↑ 65'
- 18
- 15
- 22
- 59
Coach
Igor Tudor
Empoli FC Lineups
3-5-2Starting XI
- 33
- 19
- 3
- 25
- 30
- 9
- 18
- 34
- 20
-
29
Youssef Maleh ↓ Jacopo Fazzini 76'
- 11
Bench
- 1
- 17
-
23
Mattia Destro ↑ 67'
- 5
-
13
Liberato Cacace ↑ 67'
- 8
- 27
-
28
Nicolo Cambiaghi ↑ 55'
- 4
-
21
Jacopo Fazzini ↑ 76'
- 12
- 10
-
7
Stiven Shpendi ↑ 77'
- 2
Coach
Davide Nicola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mattia Zaccagni | 4 |
| Sergej Milinkovic-Savic | 3 |
| Patric | 2 |
| Francesco Caputo | 2 |
| Ciro Immobile | 2 |
| Alessio Romagnoli | 2 |
| Luis Alberto | 1 |
| Matteo Guendouzi | 1 |
Head to Head
SS Lazio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.71
SS Lazio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
SS Lazio to win 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SS Lazio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
SS Lazio or Draw
84%
Draw or Empoli FC
40%
SS Lazio or Empoli FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SS Lazio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.5%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
0 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
5.4%
3 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4%
2 – 2
3.5%
4 – 0
2.9%
0 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — SS Lazio
| Handicap | SS Lazio covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 25% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
SS Lazio keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.