Sunday , 16 August 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 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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Venezia FC and Empoli FC get this one started.
  • 5' 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 Liam Henderson suffering a number of foals already.
  • 9' That is a Yellow card for Empoli FC. Nedim Bajrami will be fuming at that decision.
  • 10' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 10.
  • 15' Cristian Molinaro, a Italy , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Empoli FC that had 380 games and scored 231 goals.
  • 26' A stunning finish from Szymon Zurkowski — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Aurelio Andreazzoli will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' Fresh legs for Venezia FC! Antonio Vacca comes on to replace Tanner Tessmann.
  • 40' Gianluca Busio is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Venezia FC tonight.
  • 45' Liam Henderson was booked on 45.
  • 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Andrea Pinamonti, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
  • 58' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Domen Crnigoj.
  • 59' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 59.
  • 64' Controversy at the stadium! Riccardo Fiamozzi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 69' 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.
  • 72' Nani gets the nod from Venezia FC. He replaces Cristian Molinaro and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' The Nigeria David Okereke breaks the deadlock on 73 minutes. 1-1!
  • 74' David Okereke has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
  • 76' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 76.
  • 79' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Szymon Zurkowski is withdrawn and Kristjan Asllani gets his opportunity.
  • 80' A tactical swap from Venezia FC — Gianluca Busio on, Mattia Aramu off on 80 minutes.
  • 84' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Filippo Bandinelli is withdrawn and Leo Stulac gets his opportunity.
  • 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

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.