US Lecce vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Juan Luca Sacchi (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Pietro Dei Giudici
- Assistant 2 Pierantonio Perotti
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! US Lecce welcome Empoli FC for this crunch clash at Stadio Via del Mare.
- 5' US Lecce currently sit 20 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Junior Sambia has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Santiago Pierotti has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lameck Banda on 20 minute.
- 25' US Lecce are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. US Lecce in their 4-5-1 trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact 3-1-4-2.
- 33' Pietro Pellegri adds to his 0 season tally! Empoli FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 38' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His US Lecce side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' Liberato Cacace was booked on 45.
- 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luca Gotti will be considering his options from the bench.
- 52' Poor challenge from Pietro Pellegri. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 57' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both US Lecce and Empoli FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 60' Lassana Coulibaly has so much to prove this time. He replaces Remi Oudin on 60 minute.
- 61' Saba Goglichidze makes way for Mattia De Sciglio at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 66' named a 4-5-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-1-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 67' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Pietro Pellegri is withdrawn and Ola Solbakken gets his opportunity.
- 72' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lorenzo Colombo made 515 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 77' What composure from Santiago Pierotti! The Argentina international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 78' Ante Rebic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Frederic Guilbert on 78 minute.
- 80' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Youssef Maleh departs to be replaced by Emmanuel Ekong.
- 84' Liam Henderson was booked on 84.
- 89' Both keepers have barely been tested. US Lecce and Empoli FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- It finishes all square. US Lecce and Empoli FC share the spoils 1-1.
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 |
| Fabiano Parisi | 1 |
| Gabriel Strefezza | 1 |
| Francesco Caputo | 1 |
| Lameck Banda | 1 |
| Nicola Sansone | 1 |
| Pietro Pellegri | 1 |
| Santiago Pierotti | 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.