Udinese Calcio vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

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Serie A · 2021-22

Udinese Calcio

4 – 1

Full Time

Empoli FC

Sat 16 Apr 2022 · 12:30 UTC Dacia Arena - Stadio Friuli HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 44' Ardian Ismajli

Y 45' Ardian Ismajli

Y 61' Petar Stojanovic

Y 65' Filippo Bandinelli

Nahuel Molina 65' Y

Y 85' Valerio Verre

Overview

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Udinese Calcio vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Dacia Arena - Stadio Friuli.

Udinese Calcio 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Michael Fabbri
Referee Mauro Vivenzi
Referee Manuel Volpi
Referee
Referee Gianluca Sechi
Referee Matteo Marchetti (Italy)

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

Udinese Calcio 18 games · Avg 3.3 goals Empoli FC

Last 5 meetings

2022-04-16 Udinese Calcio 4–1 Empoli FC 2021-12-06 Empoli FC 3–1 Udinese Calcio 2019-04-07 Udinese Calcio 3–2 Empoli FC 2018-11-11 Empoli FC 2–1 Udinese Calcio 2018-01-05 Empoli FC 1–1 Udinese Calcio

Recent Form

Udinese Calcio

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Apr	Empoli FC	H	4–1	W
10 Apr	Venezia FC	A	2–1	W
03 Apr	Cagliari Calcio	H	5–1	W
19 Mar	SSC Napoli	A	1–2	L
13 Mar	AS Roma	H	1–1	D
05 Mar	UC Sampdoria	H	2–1	W

Empoli FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
16 Apr	Udinese Calcio	A	1–4	L
09 Apr	Spezia Calcio	H	0–0	D
03 Apr	ACF Fiorentina	A	0–1	L
20 Mar	Hellas Verona FC	H	1–1	D
12 Mar	AC Milan	A	0–1	L
06 Mar	Genoa CFC	A	0–0	D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)

61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' The game is set. Empoli FC kicks off things out of here…
5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Fabiano Parisi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Udinese Calcio.
6' Udinese Calcio is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ardian Ismajli on 6.
7' What a moment for Ardian Ismajli! That strike on 7 puts his side firmly in control.
12' Ilija Nestorovski has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 456 appearances.
17' 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 Jean-Victor Makengo suffering a number of foals already.
22' It looks surprising Udinese Calcio does not make any changes. Kristjan Asllani has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
27' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
32' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
37' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
42' 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.
44' Ardian Ismajli is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
45' That is a Yellow card for Empoli FC. Ardian Ismajli will be fuming at that decision.
50' Udinese Calcio are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
52' Gerard Deulofeu adds to his 0 season tally! Udinese Calcio lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
57' Isaac Success needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Petar Stojanovic.
65' Empoli FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
66' The Udinese Calcio bench stirs into life. Roberto Pereyra is withdrawn and Lazar Samardzic gets his opportunity.
68' Against the run of play, Filippo Bandinelli has scored! This game has turned on its head.
71' Andrea Pinamonti does the damage! The net is bulging and Empoli FC surge ahead!
72' Another substitution for Empoli FC to replace Nedim Bajrami by Valerio Verre on 72 minute.
73' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Marco Benassi is withdrawn and Liam Henderson gets his opportunity.
75' Time for substitution for Udinese Calcio. Isaac Success is replaced by Ignacio Pussetto.
79' Against the run of play, Ignacio Pussetto has scored! This game has turned on its head.
84' Udinese Calcio are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's shape.
85' It’s a booking for Empoli FC player. Valerio Verre gets a Yellow card.
87' Lazar Samardzic adds to his 0 season tally! Udinese Calcio lead 5-2 — and this changes everything.
87' The supporters are chanting for Patrick Cutrone. He replaces Andrea La Mantia on 87 minute.
89' The crowd applauds Nehuen Perez as he leaves the pitch. Bram Nuytinck steps in for Udinese Calcio.
90' Time for substitution for Udinese Calcio. Jean-Victor Makengo is replaced by Mato Jajalo.
The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Udinese Calcio to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Udinese Calcio Lineups

Starting XI

37
Roberto Pereyra ↓ Lazar Samardzic 66'
10
Gerard Deulofeu ↓ Ilija Nestorovski 90'
7
Isaac Success ↓ Ignacio Pussetto 75'
6
Jean-Victor Makengo ↓ Mato Jajalo 90'
11
Walace
22
Pablo Mari
1
Marco Silvestri
50
Rodrigo Becao
2
Nehuen Perez ↓ Bram Nuytinck 89'
16
Nahuel Molina
13
Iyenoma Udogie

Bench

Coach Gabriele Cioffi

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

13
Guglielmo Vicario
33
Sebastiano Luperto
15
Marco Benassi ↓ Liam Henderson 73'
25
Filippo Bandinelli
99
Andrea Pinamonti
21
Liberato Cacace
30
Petar Stojanovic ↓ Fabiano Parisi 72'
34
Ardian Ismajli
19
Andrea La Mantia ↓ Patrick Cutrone 87'
10
Nedim Bajrami ↓ Valerio Verre 72'
23
Kristjan Asllani

Bench

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

2022-04-16 Udinese Calcio 4–1 Empoli FC W 2022-04-10 Venezia FC 1–2 Udinese Calcio W 2022-04-03 Udinese Calcio 5–1 Cagliari Calcio W 2022-03-19 SSC Napoli 2–1 Udinese Calcio L 2022-03-13 Udinese Calcio 1–1 AS Roma D 2022-03-05 Udinese Calcio 2–1 UC Sampdoria W

Empoli FC Form

2022-04-16 Udinese Calcio 4–1 Empoli FC L 2022-04-09 Empoli FC 0–0 Spezia Calcio D 2022-04-03 ACF Fiorentina 1–0 Empoli FC L 2022-03-20 Empoli FC 1–1 Hellas Verona FC D 2022-03-12 AC Milan 1–0 Empoli FC L 2022-03-06 Genoa CFC 0–0 Empoli FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.89 Udinese Calcio xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.11 Empoli FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Udinese Calcio56% Draw24% Empoli FC20%

Actual: Udinese Calcio win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes57% 0% No43%

Avg goals/match: 3

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	80%	20%
± 2.5	57%	43%
± 3.5	35%	65%
± 4.5	19%	81%

Double Chance

Udinese Calcio or Draw

80%

Draw or Empoli FC

44%

Udinese Calcio or Empoli FC

76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Udinese Calcio39% Draw43% Empoli FC18%

Actual: Udinese Calcio win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted

4 – 1

Actual

1 – 1

11.3%

2 – 1

9.5%

2 – 0

8.8%

1 – 0

8.7%

0 – 0

6.7%

3 – 1

1 – 2

5.6%

3 – 0

5.4%

2 – 2

5.3%

0 – 1

4.7%

3 – 2

3.4%

0 – 2

Asian Handicap — Udinese Calcio

Handicap	Udinese Calcio covers	Push	Empoli FC covers
-2.5	15%	—	85%
-2	15%	17%	68%
-1.5	32%	—	68%
-1	32%	22%	46%
-0.5	54%	—	46%
+0.5	79%	—	21%
+1	79%	13%	8%
+1.5	92%	—	8%
+2	92%	6%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Udinese Calcio keeps clean sheet

34% ✓

Empoli FC keeps clean sheet

16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.