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 | 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 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' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Alberto Picco as Spezia Calcio face off against Empoli FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 4' Emanuel Gyasi was booked on 4.
- 9' It is a cagey affair so far. Spezia Calcio in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
- 14' The referee calls foul for Liam Henderson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 19' The travelling Empoli FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 24' It looks like no one’s ball. Empoli FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 29' Emanuel Gyasi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nedim Bajrami, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Alberto Picco with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 36' A stunning finish from M'Bala Nzola — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 46 minutes.
- 51' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 54' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Nicolo Cambiaghi comes on to replace Liam Henderson.
- 59' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Arkadiusz Reca on 60.
- 61' The whistle greets Daniele Verde as he departs to be replaced by Albin Ekdal.
- 66' 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.
- 71' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paolo Zanetti might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 72' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Mattia Destro departs to be replaced by Martin Satriano.
- 76' Spezia Calcio manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. David Strelec is hanging Emanuel Gyasi on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' 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.
- 86' Empoli FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 88' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Filippo Bandinelli is replaced by Jacopo Fazzini on 88 minute.
- 90' Spezia Calcio make a change. Mehdi Bourabia trudges off to be replaced by Jacopo Sala on 90 minutes.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Spezia Calcio players.
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.