SSC Napoli vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SSC Napoli vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Diego Armando Maradona.
- SSC Napoli 38 games · 76 pts (2026/27)
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alberto Tegoni
- Referee Maurizio Mariani
- Referee Stefano Alassio
- Referee Livio Marinelli
- Referee Valerio Marini
- Referee Alessandro Cipressa
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 Dec | Empoli FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Dec | Atalanta BC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Nov | SS Lazio | H | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | FK Spartak Moskva | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Nov | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | SSC Napoli | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | Udinese Calcio | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Dec | Torino FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Nov | ACF Fiorentina | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Nov | Hellas Verona FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | Genoa CFC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Diego Armando Maradona. Ninety minutes of football awaits between SSC Napoli and Empoli FC.
- 5' SSC Napoli currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Juan Jesus is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Empoli FC tonight.
- 15' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Empoli FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 22' Another change for SSC Napoli made on 22 minute. Piotr Zielinski leaves to be changed by Lorenzo Insigne.
- 27' 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.
- 32' The home supporters are growing impatient. SSC Napoli must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 42' Empoli FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 47' 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.
- 52' Both keepers have barely been tested. SSC Napoli and Empoli FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 57' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' Szymon Zurkowski catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 60.
- 63' Andrea Petagna is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dries Mertens at the 63 minute mark.
- 64' Samuele Ricci gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Leo Stulac and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 70' Against the run of play, Patrick Cutrone has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 75' The 26-year-old Eljif Elmas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 79' The whistle greets Szymon Zurkowski as he departs to be replaced by Filippo Bandinelli.
- 82' Another substitution for Empoli FC to replace Sebastiano Luperto by Mattia Viti on 82 minute.
- 87' Eljif Elmas makes way for Kevin Malcuit at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from SSC Napoli.
- With this win, Empoli FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
SSC Napoli Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
7
Eljif Elmas ↓ Kevin Malcuit 87'
- 4
- 6
- 20
- 33
-
14
Dries Mertens ↓ Andrea Petagna 63'
- 25
- 22
- 13
- 5
Bench
-
99
Andre Zambo Anguissa ↑ 63'
- 31
-
24
Lorenzo Insigne ↑ 22'
- 1
-
2
Kevin Malcuit ↑ 87'
- 12
- 44
-
21
Matteo Politano ↑ 63'
-
37
Andrea Petagna ↑ 63'
Coach
Marco Domenichini
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
8
Liam Henderson ↓ Nicolas Haas 64'
- 33
- 9
-
5
Leo Stulac ↓ Samuele Ricci 64'
- 99
- 30
- 34
- 27
- 10
- 65
Bench
- 3
- 26
-
25
Filippo Bandinelli ↑ 79'
-
11
Federico Di Francesco ↑ 64'
- 6
-
32
Nicolas Haas ↑ 64'
- 7
-
28
Samuele Ricci ↑ 64'
- 20
- 19
- 1
-
42
Mattia Viti ↑ 82'
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dries Mertens | 4 |
| Scott McTominay | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Lorenzo Insigne | 2 |
| Victor Osimhen | 2 |
| Piotr Zielinski | 2 |
| Diego Farias | 1 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 1 |
Head to Head
SSC Napoli Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.5
SSC Napoli xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
SSC Napoli or Empoli FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
SSC Napoli or Draw
67%
Draw or Empoli FC
61%
SSC Napoli or Empoli FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — SSC Napoli
| Handicap | SSC Napoli covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
SSC Napoli keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.