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Spezia Calcio vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2021-22
Spezia Calcio
1 – 1
Full Time
Empoli FC
Sun 19 Dec 2021 · 14:00 UTC Stadio Alberto Picco HT 45' · FT 45'
Giulio Maggiore 21' Y
Y 38' Lorenzo Tonelli
Y 60' Filippo Bandinelli
Kelvin Amian Adou 75' Y
Kelvin Amian Adou 75' Y
Kelvin Amian Adou 88' Y
Viktor Kovalenko 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Spezia Calcio vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Stadio Alberto Picco.

Match Details

  • Referee Alberto Tegoni
  • Referee Daniele Doveri
  • Referee Lucas Mondin
  • Referee Oreste Muto
  • Referee Manuel Volpi
  • Referee Lorenzo Maggioni
  • Referee Francesco Cosso

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

1
5
Spezia Calcio 6 games · Avg 1.8 goals Empoli FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-12-19 Spezia Calcio 1–1 Empoli FC

Recent Form

Spezia Calcio
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Dec Empoli FC H 1–1 D
13 Dec AS Roma A 0–2 L
05 Dec US Sassuolo Calcio H 2–2 D
01 Dec FC Internazionale Milano A 0–2 L
28 Nov Bologna FC 1909 H 0–1 L
20 Nov Atalanta BC A 2–5 L
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Dec Spezia Calcio A 1–1 D
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

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
17% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Spezia Calcio to score. At the same time, Empoli FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Spezia Calcio and Empoli FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 21' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Giulio Maggiore.
  • 26' Spezia Calcio started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 26.
  • 31' Simone Bastoni needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 29 Yellow cards this season.
  • 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Aurelio Andreazzoli might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 38' The referee calls foul for Lorenzo Tonelli. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 43' Spezia Calcio 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.
  • 48' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 50' Magnificent from Riccardo Marchizza! That is 3 goals in 386 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Spezia Calcio in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
  • 60' The referee calls foul for Filippo Bandinelli. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 63' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Federico Di Francesco is withdrawn and Patrick Cutrone gets his opportunity.
  • 64' The whistle greets Filippo Bandinelli as he departs to be replaced by Nedim Bajrami.
  • 69' It looks surprising Spezia Calcio does not make any changes. Samuele Ricci has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 71' What composure from Dimitrios Nikolaou! The Greece international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 72' Sensational shot from Dimitrios Nikolaou. Empoli FC is back in the lead.
  • 73' Kevin Agudelo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Rey Manaj on 73 minute.
  • 75' Spezia Calcio player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 80' Spezia Calcio is showing some good football. However, Spezia Calcio are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 82' The crowd applauds M'Bala Nzola as he leaves the pitch. Ebrima Colley steps in for Spezia Calcio.
  • 87' Spezia Calcio currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kelvin Amian Adou on 88.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Viktor Kovalenko.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Spezia Calcio Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thiago Motta

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aurelio Andreazzoli

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.19 Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: Spezia Calcio or Empoli FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Spezia Calcio36% Draw31% Empoli FC33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Spezia Calcio or Draw
67%
Draw or Empoli FC
64%
Spezia Calcio or Empoli FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Spezia Calcio26% Draw51% Empoli FC23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio

Handicap Spezia Calcio covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.