US Lecce vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Juan Luca Sacchi (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Pietro Dei Giudici
- Assistant 2 Pierantonio Perotti
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 10.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | Empoli FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Nov | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Oct | Hellas Verona FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | SSC Napoli | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Oct | ACF Fiorentina | H | 0–6 | L |
| 05 Oct | Udinese Calcio | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | US Lecce | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Como 1907 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | Parma Calcio 1913 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Oct | SSC Napoli | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | SS Lazio | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
US Lecce this season
US Lecce this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
US Lecce
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/4
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/3
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
US Lecce
| Lassana Coulibaly | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tiago Gabriel | 2 G | |
| Olaf Gorter | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stadio Via del Mare. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Empoli FC come into this ranked 11 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Angola international Kialonda Gaspar has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Ardian Ismajli is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Empoli FC tonight.
- 20' The US Lecce manager makes a substitution. Lameck Banda departs to be replaced by Santiago Pierotti.
- 25' Emmanuel Gyasi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 228 appearances.
- 30' US Lecce are deployed in a 4-5-1 today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's 3-1-4-2 shape.
- 33' Pietro Pellegri has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 33 minutes.
- 38' The 24-year-old Emmanuel Ekong has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 43' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 43 minutes.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Liberato Cacace argues furiously but the card stands.
- 50' With 0 assists to his name this season, Liberato Cacace is clearly more than just a goal scorer for US Lecce.
- 52' The referee has no hesitation. Pietro Pellegri is booked for Empoli FC — card on 52.
- 57' Nicolas Haas has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 60' Lassana Coulibaly has so much to prove this time. He replaces Remi Oudin on 60 minute.
- 61' Another change for Empoli FC made on 61 minute. Saba Goglichidze leaves to be changed by Mattia De Sciglio.
- 66' named a 4-5-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-1-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 67' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Pietro Pellegri is replaced by Ola Solbakken.
- 72' Empoli FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 77' The Argentina Santiago Pierotti breaks the deadlock on 77 minutes. 1-1!
- 78' The US Lecce manager makes a substitution. Frederic Guilbert departs to be replaced by Ante Rebic.
- 80' Empoli FC ring the changes. Youssef Maleh has done his job and it is now time for Emmanuel Ekong to step up.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Liam Henderson. He receives a card.
- 89' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
US Lecce Lineups
4-5-1Starting XI
-
12
Frederic Guilbert ↓ Ante Rebic 78'
-
10
Remi Oudin ↓ Lassana Coulibaly 60'
- 25
- 9
- 22
- 30
- 8
-
20
Ylber Ramadani ↓ Nicola Sansone 60'
- 6
- 4
- 13
Bench
- 1
-
3
Ante Rebic ↑ 78'
-
11
Nicola Sansone ↑ 60'
-
29
Lassana Coulibaly ↑ 60'
- 7
- 2
-
50
Santiago Pierotti ↑ 20'
- 98
- 77
- 27
- 19
- 32
Coach
Luca Gotti
Empoli FC Lineups
3-1-4-2Starting XI
-
9
Pietro Pellegri ↓ Ola Solbakken 67'
- 6
- 32
-
13
Liberato Cacace ↓ Junior Sambia 80'
- 34
- 21
- 29
-
93
Youssef Maleh ↓ Emmanuel Ekong 80'
- 23
- 11
- 2
Bench
-
7
Junior Sambia ↑ 80'
-
22
Mattia De Sciglio ↑ 61'
- 98
- 3
-
17
Ola Solbakken ↑ 67'
-
19
Emmanuel Ekong ↑ 80'
- 12
- 35
- 90
Coach
Roberto D'Aversa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nikola Krstovic | 2 |
| Tete Morente | 1 |
| Fabiano Parisi | 1 |
| Gabriel Strefezza | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 1 |
| Lameck Banda | 1 |
| Nicola Sansone | 1 |
| Pietro Pellegri | 1 |
Head to Head
US Lecce Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.13
US Lecce xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
US Lecce or Empoli FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.28
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
US Lecce or Draw
67%
Draw or Empoli FC
63%
US Lecce or Empoli FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.6%
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
10.4%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%
0 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — US Lecce
| Handicap | US Lecce covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
US Lecce keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.