Thursday , 2 July 2026

Torino FC vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2018-19
Torino FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Empoli FC
Wed 26 Dec 2018 · 17:00 UTC Stadio Olimpico di Torino HT 45' · FT 45'
Tomas Rincon 19' Y
Y 42' Frederic Veseli
Y 56' Matias Silvestre
Y 70' Giovanni Di Lorenzo
Y 71' Giovanni Di Lorenzo
R 89' Rade Krunic

Overview

Match Preview

Torino FC vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Stadio Olimpico di Torino.

Match Details

  • Referee Fabio Maresca
  • Referee Maurizio Mariani
  • Referee Stefano Liberti
  • Referee Aleandro Di Paolo
  • Referee Rodolfo Di Vuolo
6 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 3.7 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

6
4
4
Torino FC 14 games · Avg 2.7 goals Empoli FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-26 Torino FC 3–0 Empoli FC 2018-03-31 Empoli FC 2–0 Torino FC 2017-10-29 Torino FC 2–1 Empoli FC 2017-03-19 Torino FC 0–1 Empoli FC 2016-10-26 Empoli FC 1–1 Torino FC

Recent Form

Torino FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Empoli FC H 3–0 W
22 Dec US Sassuolo Calcio A 1–1 D
15 Dec Juventus FC H 0–1 L
09 Dec AC Milan A 0–0 D
02 Dec Genoa CFC H 2–1 W
26 Nov Cagliari Calcio A 0–0 D
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Torino FC A 0–3 L
22 Dec UC Sampdoria H 2–4 L
16 Dec ACF Fiorentina A 1–3 L
09 Dec Bologna FC 1909 H 2–1 W
01 Dec SPAL 2013 A 2–2 D
25 Nov Atalanta BC H 3–2 W

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Torino FC welcome Empoli FC for this crunch clash at Stadio Olimpico di Torino.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 19' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Tomas Rincon.
  • 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Torino FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Torino FC and Empoli FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 34' Torino FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
  • 39' Miha Zajc has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 42' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 42.
  • 44' Nicolas N'Koulou makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Torino FC are in front.
  • 49' A stunning finish from Lorenzo De Silvestri — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 50' Antonio La Gumina is replacing Samuel Mraz for the Empoli FC side.
  • 55' Domenico Maietta makes way for Jacob Rasmussen at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
  • 56' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Matias Silvestre on 56 minutes.
  • 61' It looks like no one’s ball. Empoli FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 63' Miha Zajc is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hamed Junior Traore at the 63 minute mark.
  • 68' Torino FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 68.
  • 70' Giovanni Di Lorenzo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 71' Giovanni Di Lorenzo picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 71' Another substitution for Torino FC to replace Daniele Baselli by Soualiho Meite on 71 minute.
  • 75' Iago Falque does the damage! The net is bulging and Torino FC surge ahead!
  • 79' Another change for Torino FC made on 79 minute. Tomas Rincon leaves to be changed by Sasa Lukic.
  • 80' Torino FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alex Berenguer is hanging Iago Falque on the field on 80 minute.
  • 85' Torino FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's shape.
  • 89' Poor challenge from Rade Krunic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
  • Full Time. Torino FC beats Empoli FC

Lineups

Torino FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Walter Mazzarri

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Giuseppe Iachini

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Duvan Zapata 3
Andrea Belotti 3
Antonio Sanabria 2
Iago Falque 2
Giovanni Di Lorenzo 1
Matteo Brighi 1
Samuele Ricci 1
Francesco Caputo 1

Head to Head

2018-12-26 Torino FC 3–0 Empoli FC 2018-03-31 Empoli FC 2–0 Torino FC 2017-10-29 Torino FC 2–1 Empoli FC 2017-03-19 Torino FC 0–1 Empoli FC 2016-10-26 Empoli FC 1–1 Torino FC

Torino FC Form

2018-12-26 Torino FC 3–0 Empoli FC W 2018-12-22 US Sassuolo Calcio 1–1 Torino FC D 2018-12-15 Torino FC 0–1 Juventus FC L 2018-12-09 AC Milan 0–0 Torino FC D 2018-12-02 Torino FC 2–1 Genoa CFC W 2018-11-26 Cagliari Calcio 0–0 Torino FC D

Empoli FC Form

2018-12-26 Torino FC 3–0 Empoli FC L 2018-12-22 Empoli FC 2–4 UC Sampdoria L 2018-12-16 ACF Fiorentina 3–1 Empoli FC L 2018-12-09 Empoli FC 2–1 Bologna FC 1909 W 2018-12-01 SPAL 2013 2–2 Empoli FC D 2018-11-25 Empoli FC 3–2 Atalanta BC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62 Torino FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Torino FC52% Draw26% Empoli FC22%
Actual: Torino FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Torino FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Empoli FC
48%
Torino FC or Empoli FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Torino FC36% Draw47% Empoli FC17%
Actual: Torino FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
11.5%
2 – 0
9.8%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Torino FC

Handicap Torino FC covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 24% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Torino FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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