Thursday , 2 July 2026

Udinese Calcio vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2022-23
Udinese Calcio
1 – 1
Full Time
Empoli FC
Wed 4 Jan 2023 · 19:45 UTC Dacia Arena - Stadio Friuli HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 18' Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro
Roberto Pereyra 45' Y
Walace 45' Y
Y 61' Francesco Caputo
R 79' Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro
Ilija Nestorovski 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Paolo Valeri
  • Referee Eugenio Abbattista
  • Referee Antonio Rapuano
  • Referee Domenico Rocca
  • Referee Marco Serra
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Internazionale Milano 38 87
2 SSC Napoli 38 76
3 AS Roma 38 73
4 Como 1907 38 71
5 AC Milan 38 70
6 Juventus FC 38 69
7 Atalanta BC 38 59
8 Bologna FC 1909 38 56
9 SS Lazio 38 54
10 Udinese Calcio 38 50
11 US Sassuolo Calcio 38 49
12 Parma Calcio 1913 38 45
13 Torino FC 38 45
14 Cagliari Calcio 38 43
15 ACF Fiorentina 38 42
16 Genoa CFC 38 41
17 US Lecce 38 38
18 US Cremonese 38 34
19 Hellas Verona FC 38 21
20 AC Pisa 1909 38 18

Head-to-Head

6
5
7
Udinese Calcio 18 games · Avg 3.3 goals Empoli FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-04 Udinese Calcio 1–1 Empoli FC 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

Recent Form

Udinese Calcio
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jan Empoli FC H 1–1 D
12 Nov SSC Napoli A 2–3 L
08 Nov Spezia Calcio A 1–1 D
04 Nov US Lecce H 1–1 D
30 Oct US Cremonese A 0–0 D
23 Oct Torino FC H 1–2 L
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jan Udinese Calcio A 1–1 D
11 Nov US Cremonese H 2–0 W
08 Nov SSC Napoli A 0–2 L
05 Nov US Sassuolo Calcio H 1–0 W
30 Oct Atalanta BC H 0–2 L
21 Oct Juventus FC A 0–4 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Udinese Calcio launch into their encounter with Empoli FC.
  • 3' Tommaso Baldanzi doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 8' The travelling Empoli FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 13' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 18' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 18.
  • 23' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Andrea Sottil will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 28' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 33' The home supporters are growing impatient. Udinese Calcio must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 43' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Udinese Calcio side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Roberto Pereyra.
  • 50' Udinese Calcio currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 55' 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 Ardian Ismajli suffering a number of foals already.
  • 60' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 61' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 61.
  • 62' Lazar Samardzic gets the nod from Udinese Calcio. He replaces Tolgay Arslan and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 67' It is a cagey affair so far. Udinese Calcio in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
  • 70' Roberto Pereyra makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Udinese Calcio are in front.
  • 71' What composure from Roberto Pereyra! The Argentina international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 71' Empoli FC make a change. Razvan Marin trudges off to be replaced by Filippo Bandinelli on 71 minutes.
  • 72' Jean-Victor Makengo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sandi Lovric at the 72 minute mark.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Filippo Bandinelli comes on to replace Razvan Marin.
  • 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 79' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro on 79 minutes.
  • 82' Fresh legs for Udinese Calcio! Ilija Nestorovski comes on to replace Beto.
  • 83' Francesco Caputo makes way for Nicolo Cambiaghi at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
  • 88' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Filippo Bandinelli made 380 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 90' Tyronne Ebuehi is replacing Petar Stojanovic for the Empoli FC side.
  • 90' Udinese Calcio player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Udinese Calcio Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Andrea Sottil

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paolo Zanetti

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Francesco Caputo 3
Ardian Ismajli 2
Ignacio Pussetto 2
Lazar Samardzic 2
Roberto Pereyra 2
Rodrigo de Paul 2
Gerard Deulofeu 2
Andrea Pinamonti 2

Head to Head

2023-01-04 Udinese Calcio 1–1 Empoli FC 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

Udinese Calcio Form

2023-01-04 Udinese Calcio 1–1 Empoli FC D 2022-11-12 SSC Napoli 3–2 Udinese Calcio L 2022-11-08 Spezia Calcio 1–1 Udinese Calcio D 2022-11-04 Udinese Calcio 1–1 US Lecce D 2022-10-30 US Cremonese 0–0 Udinese Calcio D 2022-10-23 Udinese Calcio 1–2 Torino FC L

Empoli FC Form

2023-01-04 Udinese Calcio 1–1 Empoli FC D 2022-11-11 Empoli FC 2–0 US Cremonese W 2022-11-08 SSC Napoli 2–0 Empoli FC L 2022-11-05 Empoli FC 1–0 US Sassuolo Calcio W 2022-10-30 Empoli FC 0–2 Atalanta BC L 2022-10-21 Juventus FC 4–0 Empoli FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52 Udinese Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: Udinese Calcio or Empoli FC 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Udinese Calcio44% Draw28% Empoli FC28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Udinese Calcio or Draw
72%
Draw or Empoli FC
56%
Udinese Calcio or Empoli FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Udinese Calcio32% Draw47% Empoli FC21%
Actual: Empoli FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 0
8.8%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Udinese Calcio

Handicap Udinese Calcio covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 22% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 16% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Udinese Calcio keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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