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
6 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 8.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
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
18%
Clean Sheets
US Lecce this season
US Lecce this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
US Lecce
0-15
3/3
16-30
1/8
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/5
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
US Lecce
| Lassana Coulibaly | 2 G | 2 A |
| Tiago Gabriel | 2 G | 1 A |
| Olaf Gorter | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Stadio Via del Mare. US Lecce are looking to make home advantage count against Empoli FC.
- 5' named a 4-5-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-1-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both US Lecce and Empoli FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Empoli FC come into this ranked 11 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' The whistle greets Lameck Banda as he departs to be replaced by Santiago Pierotti.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ola Solbakken, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Via del Mare with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' It’s high time Roberto D'Aversa made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 33' Pietro Pellegri does the damage! The net is bulging and Empoli FC surge ahead!
- 38' A quiet spell here at Stadio Via del Mare. Empoli FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 43' US Lecce are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' It’s a booking for Empoli FC player. Liberato Cacace gets a card.
- 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kialonda Gaspar made 111 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 52' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Pietro Pellegri on 52 minutes.
- 57' US Lecce is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 60' Another change for US Lecce made on 60 minute. Remi Oudin leaves to be changed by Lassana Coulibaly.
- 61' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Saba Goglichidze is replaced by Mattia De Sciglio.
- 66' Empoli FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 66.
- 67' Ola Solbakken is replacing Pietro Pellegri for the Empoli FC side.
- 72' Empoli FC have won 239 goals from 388 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 77' Brilliant from the ! Santiago Pierotti makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 77.
- 78' US Lecce manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ante Rebic is hanging Frederic Guilbert on the field on 78 minute.
- 80' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Youssef Maleh is replaced by Emmanuel Ekong on 80 minute.
- 84' The referee shows Empoli FC player a card on 84.
- 89' 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.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — US Lecce 1-1 Empoli FC.
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 |
| Gabriel Strefezza | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 1 |
| Lameck Banda | 1 |
| Nicola Sansone | 1 |
| Pietro Pellegri | 1 |
| Santiago Pierotti | 1 |
| Liberato Cacace | 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.