SSC Napoli vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SSC Napoli vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Diego Armando Maradona.
- SSC Napoli 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Fabbri
- Assistant 1 Giovanni Baccini
- Assistant 2 Alessandro Lo Cicero
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | Empoli FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Mar | AC Milan | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Venezia FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | ACF Fiorentina | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
SSC Napoli this season
SSC Napoli this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
SSC Napoli
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
1/–
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
SSC Napoli
| Rasmus Hojlund | 2 G | |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 1 G | 1 A |
| Matteo Politano | 1 G | |
| Antonio Vergara | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! SSC Napoli vs Empoli FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Ukraine international Viktor Kovalenko has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 18' Scott McTominay does the damage! The net is bulging and SSC Napoli surge ahead!
- 23' Empoli FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 28' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 33' Amir Rrahmani has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 30 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His SSC Napoli side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' That looks like a foul for a card for Romelu Lukaku.
- 47' 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.
- 52' SSC Napoli is showing some good football. However, SSC Napoli are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 56' What composure from Romelu Lukaku! The Belgium international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 60' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Jacopo Fazzini exits the field as Lorenzo Colombo enters on 60.
- 61' Magnificent from Scott McTominay! That is 40 goals in 415 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 66' Over 66 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 71' SSC Napoli seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 72' Another change for SSC Napoli made on 72 minute. Juan Jesus leaves to be changed by Rafa Marin.
- 73' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Tyronne Ebuehi on, Mattia Viti off on 73 minutes.
- 75' The SSC Napoli bench stirs into life. Pasquale Mazzocchi is withdrawn and Leonardo Spinazzola gets his opportunity.
- 80' The energy levels are beginning to show. Antonio Conte might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 82' Fresh legs for SSC Napoli! Philip Billing comes on to replace Billy Gilmour.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Junior Sambia. He replaces Liberato Cacace on 83 minute.
- 87' The referee calls foul for Saba Goglichidze. He receives a card.
- Another three points for SSC Napoli.
Lineups
SSC Napoli Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 30
-
11
Romelu Lukaku ↓ Cyril Ngonge 82'
- 8
- 7
- 68
- 1
- 21
- 17
- 13
-
6
Billy Gilmour ↓ Philip Billing 82'
-
5
Juan Jesus ↓ Rafa Marin 72'
Bench
-
15
Philip Billing ↑ 82'
-
37
Leonardo Spinazzola ↑ 75'
- 18
- 96
- 9
-
26
Cyril Ngonge ↑ 82'
-
81
Giacomo Raspadori ↑ 82'
-
16
Rafa Marin ↑ 72'
- 29
- 12
Coach
Antonio Conte
Empoli FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 6
- 3
- 5
-
13
Liberato Cacace ↓ Junior Sambia 83'
- 99
-
21
Mattia Viti ↓ Tyronne Ebuehi 73'
- 10
- 23
- 11
- 35
- 2
Bench
-
7
Junior Sambia ↑ 83'
- 22
- 1
- 98
-
24
Tyronne Ebuehi ↑ 73'
-
20
Viktor Kovalenko ↑ 82'
-
29
Lorenzo Colombo ↑ 60'
- 12
- 31
- 90
- 36
- 89
Coach
Roberto D'Aversa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dries Mertens | 4 |
| Scott McTominay | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Lorenzo Insigne | 2 |
| Victor Osimhen | 2 |
| Piotr Zielinski | 2 |
| Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | 1 |
| Diego Farias | 1 |
Head to Head
SSC Napoli Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51
SSC Napoli xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SSC Napoli win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
SSC Napoli or Draw
82%
Draw or Empoli FC
44%
SSC Napoli or Empoli FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SSC Napoli win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 0
12.3%
2 – 0
11.2%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — SSC Napoli
| Handicap | SSC Napoli covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 17% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 25% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.