Spezia Calcio vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Spezia Calcio vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Stadio Alberto Picco.
- Spezia Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Filippo Meli
- Referee Daniele Chiffi
- Referee Rosario Abisso
- Referee Stefano Del Giovane
- Referee Daisuke Yoshikawa
- Referee Andrea Colombo (Italy)
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 Aug | Empoli FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 May | SSC Napoli | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 May | Udinese Calcio | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 May | Atalanta BC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Apr | SS Lazio | H | 3–4 | L |
| 23 Apr | Torino FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Spezia Calcio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 May | Atalanta BC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 May | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 2–4 | L |
| 01 May | Torino FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | SSC Napoli | H | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Spezia Calcio and Empoli FC get this one started.
- 4' The referee has no hesitation. Emanuel Gyasi is booked for Spezia Calcio — Yellow card on 4.
- 9' The 29-year-old Sam Lammers has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 14' Controversy at the stadium! Liam Henderson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 19' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Fabiano Parisi made 380 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 24' Simone Bastoni is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Empoli FC tonight.
- 29' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 34' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Spezia Calcio side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 36' M'Bala Nzola puts Spezia Calcio on the lead.
- 41' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 46' Spezia Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 51' Spezia Calcio are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's shape.
- 54' The supporters are chanting for Nicolo Cambiaghi. He replaces Liam Henderson on 54 minute.
- 59' Spezia Calcio currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' The referee shows Spezia Calcio player a Yellow card on 60.
- 61' The whistle greets Daniele Verde as he departs to be replaced by Albin Ekdal.
- 66' Empoli FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 71' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 72' Empoli FC ring the changes. Mattia Destro has done his job and it is now time for Martin Satriano to step up.
- 76' Spezia Calcio make a change. Emanuel Gyasi trudges off to be replaced by David Strelec on 76 minutes.
- 81' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 86' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Jacopo Fazzini. He replaces Filippo Bandinelli on 88 minute.
- 90' Mehdi Bourabia makes way for Jacopo Sala at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Spezia Calcio.
- It finishes all square. Spezia Calcio and Empoli FC share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
Spezia Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
-
13
Arkadiusz Reca ↓ Emil Holm 76'
- 29
- 69
-
6
Mehdi Bourabia ↓ Jacopo Sala 90'
- 20
-
11
Emanuel Gyasi ↓ David Strelec 76'
-
10
Daniele Verde ↓ Albin Ekdal 61'
- 43
- 33
- 18
- 14
Bench
- 1
- 15
-
7
Jacopo Sala ↑ 90'
-
8
Albin Ekdal ↑ 61'
- 23
-
44
David Strelec ↑ 76'
- 30
- 17
-
2
Emil Holm ↑ 76'
- 40
- 77
-
28
Mikael Egill Ellertsson ↑ 90'
- 19
Coach
Luca Gotti
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 7
- 8
- 33
-
23
Mattia Destro ↓ Martin Satriano 72'
- 25
- 30
- 18
- 34
- 10
- 65
Bench
- 1
- 15
- 5
- 3
- 68
-
28
Nicolo Cambiaghi ↑ 54'
-
9
Martin Satriano ↑ 72'
- 35
- 17
-
–
Jacopo Fazzini ↑ 88'
- 20
- 31
- 36
- 38
Coach
Paolo Zanetti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniele Verde | 4 |
| Dimitrios Nikolaou | 2 |
| Riccardo Marchizza | 1 |
| M'Bala Nzola | 1 |
| Emanuel Vignato | 1 |
| Nicolo Cambiaghi | 1 |
Head to Head
Spezia Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.18
Spezia Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Spezia Calcio or Empoli FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Spezia Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Spezia Calcio or Draw
70%
Draw or Empoli FC
59%
Spezia Calcio or Empoli FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Spezia Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.7%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Spezia Calcio
| Handicap | Spezia Calcio covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 21% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Spezia Calcio keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.