Thursday , 2 July 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 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

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' Temperatures are rising at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo as Venezia FC face off against Empoli FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nedim Bajrami made 380 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 9' The referee has no hesitation. Nedim Bajrami is booked for Empoli FC — Yellow card on 9.
  • 10' Empoli FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 15' Empoli FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 20' The travelling Empoli FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Venezia FC in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
  • 26' GOAL! Szymon Zurkowski fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 31' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Venezia FC that had 153 games and scored 155 goals.
  • 35' Fresh legs for Venezia FC! Antonio Vacca comes on to replace Tanner Tessmann.
  • 40' Venezia FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Liam Henderson on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Empoli FC will be frustrated.
  • 50' Tanner Tessmann has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 55' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 58' The referee shows Venezia FC player a Yellow card on 58.
  • 59' Ardian Ismajli picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 64' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 64.
  • 69' Venezia FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 72' Nani gets the nod from Venezia FC. He replaces Cristian Molinaro and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' David Okereke makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Venezia FC are in front.
  • 74' Goal! David Okereke scores his 32 goal in 4 matches.
  • 76' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
  • 79' The whistle greets Szymon Zurkowski as he departs to be replaced by Kristjan Asllani.
  • 80' Venezia FC make a change. Mattia Aramu trudges off to be replaced by Gianluca Busio on 80 minutes.
  • 84' It is a substitution in Empoli FC team. Filippo Bandinelli is replaced by Leo Stulac on 84 minute.
  • 89' The 28-year-old Sofian Kiyine has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • The points are shared — Venezia FC 1-1 Empoli FC. Honours even.

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.