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 38 games · 76 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. SSC Napoli is hosting Empoli FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Empoli FC 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.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Amir Rrahmani made 188 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 18' SSC Napoli is taking the lead after the goal scored by Scott McTominay on 18.
- 23' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 28' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SSC Napoli needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 33' 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 Mathias Olivera suffering a number of foals already.
- 38' It looks surprising Empoli FC does not make any changes. Stanislav Lobotka has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 42' SSC Napoli player sees a card in front of him.
- 47' Romelu Lukaku has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 52' 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.
- 56' Goal! Romelu Lukaku scores his 157 goal in 409 matches.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Lorenzo Colombo. He replaces Jacopo Fazzini on 60 minute.
- 61' GOAL! Scott McTominay scores on 61. Assisted by Romelu Lukaku
- 66' Empoli FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 66.
- 71' Matteo Politano needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 28 Yellow cards this season.
- 72' SSC Napoli manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rafa Marin is hanging Juan Jesus on the field on 72 minute.
- 73' The whistle greets Mattia Viti as he departs to be replaced by Tyronne Ebuehi.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Leonardo Spinazzola. He replaces Pasquale Mazzocchi on 75 minute.
- 80' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 82' Another change for SSC Napoli made on 82 minute. Billy Gilmour leaves to be changed by Philip Billing.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Junior Sambia. He replaces Liberato Cacace on 83 minute.
- 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Saba Goglichidze on 87.
- The final score is 3-0.
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 |
| Piotr Zielinski | 2 |
| Scott McTominay | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Lorenzo Insigne | 2 |
| Victor Osimhen | 2 |
| Viktor Kovalenko | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 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.