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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

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 US Cremonese 38 34
2 Hellas Verona FC 38 21
3 AC Pisa 1909 38 18
4 FC Internazionale Milano 0 0
5 SSC Napoli 0 0
6 AS Roma 0 0
7 Como 1907 0 0
8 AC Milan 0 0
9 Juventus FC 0 0
10 Atalanta BC 0 0
11 Bologna FC 1909 0 0
12 SS Lazio 0 0
13 Udinese Calcio 0 0
14 US Sassuolo Calcio 0 0
15 Torino FC 0 0
16 Parma Calcio 1913 0 0
17 Cagliari Calcio 0 0
18 ACF Fiorentina 0 0
19 Genoa CFC 0 0
20 US Lecce 0 0
21 AC Monza 0 0
22 Venezia FC 0 0
23 Frosinone Calcio 0 0

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' The travelling Empoli FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' Nicolas N'Koulou is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Empoli FC so far.
  • 15' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 19' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tomas Rincon on 19.
  • 24' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Torino FC and Empoli FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 42' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 42.
  • 44' Goal! Nicolas N'Koulou scores his 5 goal in 428 matches.
  • 49' A goal from the Italy international Lorenzo De Silvestri! He fires home on 49 to make it 2-0!
  • 50' Samuel Mraz makes way for Antonio La Gumina at the 50 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
  • 55' The whistle greets Domenico Maietta as he departs to be replaced by Jacob Rasmussen.
  • 56' Matias Silvestre was booked on 56.
  • 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 63' Empoli FC make a change. Hamed Junior Traore trudges off to be replaced by Miha Zajc on 63 minutes.
  • 68' With 0 assists to his name this season, Samuel Mraz is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
  • 70' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Giovanni Di Lorenzo on 70 minutes.
  • 71' Giovanni Di Lorenzo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 71.
  • 71' Torino FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Soualiho Meite is hanging Daniele Baselli on the field on 71 minute.
  • 75' Iago Falque has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 75 minutes.
  • 79' Sasa Lukic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tomas Rincon at the 79 minute mark.
  • 80' The crowd applauds Iago Falque as he leaves the pitch. Alex Berenguer steps in for Torino FC.
  • 85' Rade Krunic has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 89' Poor challenge from Rade Krunic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
  • Torino FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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.