Wednesday , 30 September 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

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

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
0% Clean Sheets
Torino FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Torino FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/2
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Torino FC
Che Adams 2 G
Rolando Mandragora 1 G
Pietro Comuzzo 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Torino FC host Empoli FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' Tomas Rincon has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 430 appearances.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Empoli FC that had 382 games and scored 233 goals.
  • 19' That is a Yellow card for Torino FC. Tomas Rincon will be fuming at that decision.
  • 24' Empoli FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 29' The 35-year-old Simone Zaza has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 39' It’s high time Giuseppe Iachini made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 42' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Frederic Veseli on 42 minutes.
  • 44' The deadlock is broken! Nicolas N'Koulou gets on the scoresheet on 44 minutes.
  • 49' Lorenzo De Silvestri doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 50' The supporters are chanting for Antonio La Gumina. He replaces Samuel Mraz on 50 minute.
  • 55' Another change for Empoli FC made on 55 minute. Domenico Maietta leaves to be changed by Jacob Rasmussen.
  • 56' Poor challenge from Matias Silvestre. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 61' Torino FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
  • 63' Empoli FC make a change. Hamed Junior Traore trudges off to be replaced by Miha Zajc on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Empoli FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 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 is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
  • 71' It is a substitution in Torino FC team. Daniele Baselli is replaced by Soualiho Meite on 71 minute.
  • 75' Iago Falque doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 79' Sasa Lukic gets the nod from Torino FC. He replaces Tomas Rincon and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' Another change for Torino FC made on 80 minute. Iago Falque leaves to be changed by Alex Berenguer.
  • 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. Torino FC and Empoli FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 89' That is a Red card for Empoli FC. Rade Krunic will be fuming at that decision.
  • 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
Andrea Belotti 3
Duvan Zapata 3
Iago Falque 2
Antonio Sanabria 2
Simone Romagnoli 1
Nicolo Cambiaghi 1
Andrea La Mantia 1
Matteo Cancellieri 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.