UC Sampdoria vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2022-23 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 Luca Banti
- Referee Pasquale De Meo
- Referee Orlando Pagnotta
- Referee Simone Sozza
- Referee Daniele Perenzoni (Italy)
- Referee Ermanno Feliciani (Italy)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Empoli FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | Udinese Calcio | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 May | Torino FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Apr | ACF Fiorentina | A | 0–5 | L |
| 22 Apr | Spezia Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Apr | US Lecce | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | UC Sampdoria | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 May | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Apr | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Apr | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Apr | US Cremonese | A | 0–1 | 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 wait is over. Empoli FC get us underway at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
- 5' UC Sampdoria looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Nicholas Pierini scoring 1 goals.
- 10' UC Sampdoria seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 15' 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.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Koray Gunter, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Luigi Ferraris with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 28' Bruno Amione is having his name booked by the referee on 28.
- 32' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Ardian Ismajli on, Sebastian Walukiewicz off on 32 minutes.
- 34' What a moment for Alessandro Zanoli! That strike on 34 puts his side firmly in control.
- 39' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Empoli FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 43' Controversy at the stadium! Alberto Grassi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 48' UC Sampdoria are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's shape.
- 53' 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 Fabiano Parisi suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Liam Henderson is replaced by Mattia Destro.
- 60' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Filip Duricic.
- 65' Liam Henderson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 66' Sam Lammers is ready to make an impact after coming on for Fabio Quagliarella at the 66 minute mark.
- 71' Empoli FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 73' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marko Pjaca.
- 75' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 75.
- 77' Manolo Gabbiadini is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
- 81' Another change for UC Sampdoria made on 81 minute. Bruno Amione leaves to be changed by Nicola Murru.
- 85' Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Alberto Grassi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Fabiano Parisi on 86.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — UC Sampdoria 1-1 Empoli FC.
Lineups
UC Sampdoria Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 23
- 20
- 8
- 27
- 7
- 4
- 17
- 3
-
2
Bruno Amione ↓ Nicola Murru 81'
- 59
Bench
- 99
-
10
Sam Lammers ↑ 66'
- 80
- 21
-
29
Nicola Murru ↑ 81'
- 5
- 9
- 22
- 26
- 32
- 31
- 19
- 36
Coach
Dejan Stanković
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
8
Liam Henderson ↓ Mattia Destro 56'
- 33
- 5
- 19
- 24
- 18
- 28
- 4
- 65
-
35
Tommaso Baldanzi ↓ Marko Pjaca 56'
Bench
- 1
-
23
Mattia Destro ↑ 56'
-
14
Marko Pjaca ↑ 56'
- 26
- 25
- 55
- 32
-
11
Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro ↑ 85'
- 3
-
34
Ardian Ismajli ↑ 32'
-
91
Roberto Piccoli ↑ 85'
- 22
- 21
Coach
Paolo Zanetti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fabio Quagliarella | 5 |
| Francesco Caputo | 3 |
| Gianluca Caprari | 2 |
| Tyronne Ebuehi | 1 |
| Omar Colley | 1 |
| Manuel Pasqual | 1 |
| Roberto Piccoli | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 1 |
Head to Head
UC Sampdoria Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.24
UC Sampdoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
UC Sampdoria or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
UC Sampdoria or Draw
71%
Draw or Empoli FC
60%
UC Sampdoria or Empoli FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: UC Sampdoria win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.6%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — UC Sampdoria
| Handicap | UC Sampdoria covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
UC Sampdoria keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.