UC Sampdoria vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
UC Sampdoria vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
- UC Sampdoria 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alessandro Giallatini
- Referee Antonio Rapuano
- Referee Alberto Santoro
- Referee Rosario Abisso
- Referee Vito Mastrodonato
- Referee Pietro Dei Giudici
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Empoli FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | AC Milan | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Spezia Calcio | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Jan | Torino FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Jan | SSC Napoli | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | UC Sampdoria | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Feb | Cagliari Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Feb | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | AS Roma | H | 2–4 | L |
| 16 Jan | Venezia FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jan | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 1–5 | L |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for UC Sampdoria to score. At the same time, Empoli FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 14' Against the run of play, Fabio Quagliarella has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 19' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His UC Sampdoria side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 29' Fabio Quagliarella is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 30' What a moment for Fabio Quagliarella! That strike on 30 puts his side firmly in control.
- 31' Nedim Bajrami picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 36' It’s high time Aurelio Andreazzoli made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 41' Empoli FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 42' Bartosz Bereszynski picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 43' Poor challenge from Bartosz Bereszynski. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Albin Ekdal is booked for UC Sampdoria — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 55' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 60' UC Sampdoria currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 61' Andrea Conti is replacing Fabio Quagliarella for the UC Sampdoria side.
- 63' The whistle greets Patrick Cutrone as he departs to be replaced by Andrea La Mantia.
- 64' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Szymon Zurkowski is replaced by Filippo Bandinelli.
- 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Antonio Candreva.
- 69' It is a substitution in UC Sampdoria team. Abdelhamid Sabiri is replaced by Tomas Rincon on 69 minute.
- 70' Another change for UC Sampdoria made on 70 minute. Nicola Murru leaves to be changed by Tommaso Augello.
- 74' Controversy at the stadium! Andrea Conti argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 75' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Nedim Bajrami is withdrawn and Federico Di Francesco gets his opportunity.
- 78' Another substitution for Empoli FC to replace Fabiano Parisi by Liberato Cacace on 78 minute.
- 83' Bartosz Bereszynski is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Empoli FC tonight.
- 86' UC Sampdoria make a change. Albin Ekdal trudges off to be replaced by Ronaldo Vieira on 86 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — UC Sampdoria 2-0 Empoli FC.
Lineups
UC Sampdoria Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 2
- 87
- 25
- 24
-
29
Nicola Murru ↓ Tommaso Augello 70'
- 27
-
6
Albin Ekdal ↓ Ronaldo Vieira 86'
- 15
- 10
- 33
Bench
- 30
-
13
Andrea Conti ↑ 61'
-
88
Tomas Rincon ↑ 69'
- 1
-
14
Ronaldo Vieira ↑ 86'
- 26
-
3
Tommaso Augello ↑ 70'
- 7
- 70
Coach
Marco Giampaolo
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 9
-
15
Marco Benassi ↓ Liam Henderson 63'
- 6
- 99
- 30
- 27
- 10
- 42
- 65
- 23
Bench
-
8
Liam Henderson ↑ 63'
- 33
- 26
-
25
Filippo Bandinelli ↑ 63'
-
11
Federico Di Francesco ↑ 75'
- 5
-
21
Liberato Cacace ↑ 78'
- 34
- 20
-
19
Andrea La Mantia ↑ 63'
- 1
- 22
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fabio Quagliarella | 5 |
| Francesco Caputo | 3 |
| Gianluca Caprari | 2 |
| Antonio Candreva | 1 |
| Tyronne Ebuehi | 1 |
| Omar Colley | 1 |
| Manuel Pasqual | 1 |
| Roberto Piccoli | 1 |
Head to Head
UC Sampdoria Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61
UC Sampdoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: UC Sampdoria win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
UC Sampdoria or Draw
81%
Draw or Empoli FC
45%
UC Sampdoria or Empoli FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: UC Sampdoria win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
5.7%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — UC Sampdoria
| Handicap | UC Sampdoria covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 25% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.