Sunday , 15 November 2026

Torino FC vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2023-24
Torino FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Empoli FC
Sat 16 Dec 2023 · 19:45 UTC Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino HT 45' · FT 45'
Duvan Zapata 25' 1–0
Karol Linetty 45' Y
Raoul Bellanova 71' Y
Alessandro Buongiorno 80' Y
Y 81' Liberato Cacace
Nikola Vlasic 85' Y
Y 88' Sebastiano Luperto

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Livio Marinelli
  • Assistant 1 Filippo Bercigli
  • Assistant 2 Alex Cavallina (Italy)
4 games this season 🟨 5.8/game ⚽ 26.0 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SS Lazio 11 29
2 FC Internazionale Milano 11 28
3 AS Roma 11 27
4 AC Milan 11 24
5 Como 1907 11 23
6 Frosinone Calcio 11 20
7 Juventus FC 11 18
8 Bologna FC 1909 11 17
9 Cagliari Calcio 11 16
10 SSC Napoli 11 15
11 Torino FC 11 14
12 Atalanta BC 11 14
13 Genoa CFC 11 13
14 US Lecce 11 10
15 ACF Fiorentina 11 9
16 Parma Calcio 1913 11 8
17 US Sassuolo Calcio 11 8
18 AC Monza 11 7
19 Venezia FC 11 6
20 Udinese Calcio 11 5

Head-to-Head

6
4
4
Torino FC 14 games · Avg 2.7 goals Empoli FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-16 Torino FC 1–0 Empoli FC 2023-01-28 Empoli FC 2–2 Torino FC 2022-10-09 Torino FC 1–1 Empoli FC 2022-05-01 Empoli FC 1–3 Torino FC 2021-12-02 Torino FC 2–2 Empoli FC

Recent Form

Torino FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Empoli FC H 1–0 W
10 Dec Frosinone Calcio A 0–0 D
04 Dec Atalanta BC H 3–0 W
27 Nov Bologna FC 1909 A 0–2 L
11 Nov AC Monza A 1–1 D
06 Nov US Sassuolo Calcio H 2–1 W
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Torino FC A 0–1 L
11 Dec US Lecce H 1–1 D
02 Dec Genoa CFC A 1–1 D
26 Nov US Sassuolo Calcio H 3–4 L
12 Nov SSC Napoli A 1–0 W
06 Nov Frosinone Calcio A 1–2 L

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
9% Clean Sheets
Torino FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Torino FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
3/3
46-60
–/3
61-75
5/3
76+
3/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Torino FC
Che Adams 4 G
Giovanni Simeone 2 G 1 A
Sandro Kulenovic 2 G
Rolando Mandragora 1 G
Pietro Comuzzo 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Torino FC launch into their encounter with Empoli FC.
  • 5' Empoli FC have won 245 goals from 391 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' Torino FC are deployed in a 3-4-1-2 today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's 4-3-1-2 shape.
  • 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Torino FC and Empoli FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Razvan Marin made 383 appearances and scored 26 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' Brilliant from the ! Duvan Zapata makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 25.
  • 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 31' GOAL! Tyronne Ebuehi fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 36' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ricardo Rodriguez suffering a number of foals already.
  • 41' Torino FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
  • 45' Karol Linetty catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
  • 50' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 55' Empoli FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 60' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Torino FC that had 439 games and scored 378 goals.
  • 61' Stiven Shpendi makes way for Mattia Destro at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
  • 65' Koffi Djidji gets the nod from Torino FC. He replaces Adrien Tameze and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 70' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nikola Vlasic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Empoli FC.
  • 71' Raoul Bellanova is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
  • 72' Raoul Bellanova has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 72.
  • 76' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Filippo Ranocchia on, Alberto Grassi off on 76 minutes.
  • 80' The referee has no hesitation. Alessandro Buongiorno is booked for Torino FC — Yellow card on 80.
  • 81' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 81.
  • 85' It’s a booking for Torino FC player. Nikola Vlasic gets a Yellow card.
  • 85' Another change for Empoli FC made on 85 minute. Nicolo Cambiaghi leaves to be changed by Emmanuel Gyasi.
  • 88' The referee calls foul for Sebastiano Luperto. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Torino FC team. Duvan Zapata is replaced by Pietro Pellegri on 90 minute.
  • The final score is 1-0.

Lineups

Torino FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ivan Juric

Empoli FC Lineups

4-3-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aurelio Andreazzoli

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Duvan Zapata 3
Andrea Belotti 3
Iago Falque 2
Antonio Sanabria 2
Simone Romagnoli 1
Nicolo Cambiaghi 1
Andrea La Mantia 1
Matteo Cancellieri 1

Head to Head

2023-12-16 Torino FC 1–0 Empoli FC 2023-01-28 Empoli FC 2–2 Torino FC 2022-10-09 Torino FC 1–1 Empoli FC 2022-05-01 Empoli FC 1–3 Torino FC 2021-12-02 Torino FC 2–2 Empoli FC

Torino FC Form

2023-12-16 Torino FC 1–0 Empoli FC W 2023-12-10 Frosinone Calcio 0–0 Torino FC D 2023-12-04 Torino FC 3–0 Atalanta BC W 2023-11-27 Bologna FC 1909 2–0 Torino FC L 2023-11-11 AC Monza 1–1 Torino FC D 2023-11-06 Torino FC 2–1 US Sassuolo Calcio W

Empoli FC Form

2023-12-16 Torino FC 1–0 Empoli FC L 2023-12-11 Empoli FC 1–1 US Lecce D 2023-12-02 Genoa CFC 1–1 Empoli FC D 2023-11-26 Empoli FC 3–4 US Sassuolo Calcio L 2023-11-12 SSC Napoli 0–1 Empoli FC W 2023-11-06 Frosinone Calcio 2–1 Empoli FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46 Torino FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Torino FC52% Draw27% Empoli FC21%
Actual: Torino FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Torino FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Empoli FC
48%
Torino FC or Empoli FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Torino FC34% Draw49% Empoli FC17%
Actual: Torino FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.5%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Torino FC

Handicap Torino FC covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 24% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 14% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Torino FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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