Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Venezia FC vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2021-22
Venezia FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Empoli FC
Sun 16 Jan 2022 · 14:00 UTC Stadio Pierluigi Penzo HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 9' Nedim Bajrami
Y 10' Nedim Bajrami
Mickael Cuisance 10' Y
Y 45' Liam Henderson
David Okereke 45' Y
Domen Crnigoj 58' Y
Y 59' Ardian Ismajli
Y 64' Riccardo Fiamozzi
Y 76' Filippo Bandinelli

Overview

Match Preview

Venezia FC vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.

Match Details

  • Referee Giorgio Peretti
  • Referee Daniele Doveri
  • Referee Piero Giacomelli
  • Referee
  • Referee
  • Referee Daniele Minelli (Italy)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AS Roma 5 13
2 FC Internazionale Milano 5 13
3 SS Lazio 5 13
4 Cagliari Calcio 5 12
5 AC Milan 5 11
6 Frosinone Calcio 5 10
7 Juventus FC 5 10
8 Como 1907 5 10
9 SSC Napoli 5 7
10 US Sassuolo Calcio 5 7
11 Atalanta BC 5 6
12 US Lecce 5 6
13 Udinese Calcio 5 4
14 Torino FC 5 4
15 Parma Calcio 1913 5 4
16 AC Monza 5 4
17 ACF Fiorentina 5 4
18 Bologna FC 1909 5 2
19 Genoa CFC 5 1
20 Venezia FC 5 0

Head-to-Head

2
4
Venezia FC 6 games · Avg 2.5 goals Empoli FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-01-16 Venezia FC 1–1 Empoli FC 2021-09-11 Empoli FC 1–2 Venezia FC

Recent Form

Venezia FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jan Empoli FC H 1–1 D
09 Jan AC Milan H 0–3 L
22 Dec SS Lazio H 1–3 L
19 Dec UC Sampdoria A 1–1 D
11 Dec Juventus FC H 1–1 D
05 Dec Hellas Verona FC H 3–4 L
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jan Venezia FC A 1–1 D
09 Jan US Sassuolo Calcio H 1–5 L
06 Jan SS Lazio A 3–3 D
22 Dec AC Milan H 2–4 L
19 Dec Spezia Calcio A 1–1 D
12 Dec SSC Napoli A 1–0 W

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Venezia FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Venezia FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Venezia FC get us underway at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lorenzo Tonelli made 458 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 9' Controversy at the stadium! Nedim Bajrami argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 10' Poor challenge from Nedim Bajrami. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 20' Venezia FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's shape.
  • 25' Venezia FC have won 156 goals from 155 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 26' Szymon Zurkowski does the damage! The net is bulging and Empoli FC surge ahead!
  • 31' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' Venezia FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Antonio Vacca is hanging Tanner Tessmann on the field on 35 minute.
  • 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Venezia FC and Empoli FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 45' Liam Henderson was booked on 45.
  • 50' It looks surprising Empoli FC does not make any changes. Pietro Ceccaroni has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 55' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Empoli FC that had 382 games and scored 233 goals.
  • 58' Domen Crnigoj is having his name booked by the referee on 58.
  • 59' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ardian Ismajli.
  • 64' Empoli FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 69' 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.
  • 72' Venezia FC make a change. Cristian Molinaro trudges off to be replaced by Nani on 72 minutes.
  • 73' David Okereke is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 74' The deadlock is broken! David Okereke gets on the scoresheet on 74 minutes.
  • 76' The referee has no hesitation. Filippo Bandinelli is booked for Empoli FC — Yellow card on 76.
  • 79' Empoli FC ring the changes. Szymon Zurkowski has done his job and it is now time for Kristjan Asllani to step up.
  • 80' The whistle greets Mattia Aramu as he departs to be replaced by Gianluca Busio.
  • 84' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Filippo Bandinelli is withdrawn and Leo Stulac gets his opportunity.
  • 89' 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 Sofian Kiyine suffering a number of foals already.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Venezia FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paolo Zanetti

Empoli FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Aurelio Andreazzoli

Predictions

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

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Venezia FC38% Draw28% Empoli FC34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Venezia FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Empoli FC
62%
Venezia FC or Empoli FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Venezia FC26% Draw47% Empoli FC27%
Actual: Empoli FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
8.3%
1 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Venezia FC

Handicap Venezia FC covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 19% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 64% — 36%
+1 64% 19% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Venezia FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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