Udinese Calcio vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Udinese Calcio vs Empoli FC — Serie A .
- Udinese Calcio 11 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Giorgio Peretti
- Referee Alberto Tegoni
- Referee Daniele Orsato
- Referee Davide Massa
- Referee Riccardo Ros
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | Empoli FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Apr | AC Milan | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Mar | Genoa CFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | SSC Napoli | A | 2–4 | L |
| 08 Mar | Juventus FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Mar | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr | Udinese Calcio | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | SSC Napoli | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Juventus FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Mar | Frosinone Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | AS Roma | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Parma Calcio 1913 | H | 3–3 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
10%
Clean Sheets
Udinese Calcio this season
Udinese Calcio this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Udinese Calcio
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/7
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/6
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Udinese Calcio
| Jurgen Ekkelenkamp | 3 G | 1 A |
| Hassane Kamara | 2 G | 2 A |
| Jakub Piotrowski | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at . Udinese Calcio are looking to make home advantage count against Empoli FC.
- 5' Udinese Calcio are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's shape.
- 10' A meaty challenge results in booking for Samir on 10.
- 11' Magnificent from Francesco Caputo! That is 84 goals in 390 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 14' Goal! Rodrigo de Paul scores his 49 goal in 467 matches.
- 18' A moment of madness from Marko Pajac on 18 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Empoli FC will be frustrated.
- 23' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 24' Against the run of play, Rade Krunic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Udinese Calcio and Empoli FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' A moment of madness from Domenico Maietta on 39 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Empoli FC will be frustrated.
- 41' GOAL! Rodrigo de Paul fires home to make it 2-2!
- 44' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matias Silvestre on 44.
- 45' The Italy midfielder Rolando Mandragora breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 3-2!
- 46' Marko Pajac makes way for Luca Antonelli at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' Matias Silvestre is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Udinese Calcio tonight.
- 58' It’s a booking for Udinese Calcio player. Marvin Zeegelaar gets a Yellow card.
- 63' Marvin Zeegelaar is having his name booked by the referee on 63.
- 66' The Udinese Calcio bench stirs into life. Stefano Okaka is withdrawn and Sebastian De Maio gets his opportunity.
- 71' Over 71 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 72' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Domenico Maietta is replaced by Levan Mchedlidze on 72 minute.
- 77' Udinese Calcio are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 81' The whistle greets Hamed Junior Traore as he departs to be replaced by Salih Ucan.
- 82' A change in the Udinese Calcio ranks — Kevin Lasagna exits the field as Ignacio Pussetto enters on 82.
- 87' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rolando Mandragora on 87.
- 90' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' The crowd applauds Seko Fofana as he leaves the pitch. Sandro steps in for Udinese Calcio.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Udinese Calcio take all three points.
Lineups
Udinese Calcio Lineups
Starting XI
- 90
- 7
- 3
-
6
Seko Fofana ↓ Sandro 90'
- 10
- 19
- 15
- 38
- 5
- 1
- 4
Bench
- 27
- 24
-
87
Sebastian De Maio ↑ 66'
-
30
Sandro ↑ 90'
- 13
- 88
- 77
- 91
- 18
- 8
-
23
Ignacio Pussetto ↑ 82'
- 14
Coach
Igor Tudor
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
-
6
Marko Pajac ↓ Luca Antonelli 46'
- 69
- 26
- 5
- 2
- 22
- 33
-
8
Hamed Traore ↓ Salih Ucan 81'
- 10
- 11
Bench
- 21
-
13
Luca Antonelli ↑ 46'
- 28
- 1
- 23
- 4
-
7
Levan Mchedlidze ↑ 72'
- 32
-
48
Salih Ucan ↑ 81'
- 43
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Francesco Caputo | 3 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Jurgen Ekkelenkamp | 2 |
| Ardian Ismajli | 2 |
| Ignacio Pussetto | 2 |
| Lazar Samardzic | 2 |
| Roberto Pereyra | 2 |
| Rodrigo de Paul | 2 |
Head to Head
Udinese Calcio Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.86
Udinese Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Udinese Calcio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Udinese Calcio or Draw
76%
Draw or Empoli FC
49%
Udinese Calcio or Empoli FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Udinese Calcio win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Udinese Calcio
| Handicap | Udinese Calcio covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Udinese Calcio keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.