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Cittadella vs Empoli

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2019

Stadio Pier Cesare Tombolato, Cittadella8 February 2020 at 14:00
12
Away

Empoli

Referee: E. Abbattista

Match Events

Cittadella
Empoli
Kick Off
6′
L. Mancuso

assist: R. Fiamozzi

16′Liam Henderson
Mario Gargiulo18′
26′
S. RicciL. Štulac
D. Adorni
38′
Half Time
C. DUrsoD. Luppi
60′
73′
N. Bajrami

assist: L. Mancuso

76′
L. MancusoA. La Mantia
M. GargiuloA. Vita
81′
F. ProiaM. Rosafio
87′
Davide Adorni90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal4
14Total Shots11
5Blocked Shots2
9Shots insidebox9
5Shots outsidebox2
20Fouls19
8Corner Kicks3
1Offsides3
58%Ball Possession42%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
460Total passes335
364Passes accurate228
79%Passes %68%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Cittadella is —, compared to 6.80 for Empoli. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Cittadella's highest-rated starter is —, while Empoli's best-rated player is S. Romagnoli (6.80).

Defensive Solidity

Cittadella deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Empoli's 4-man backline averaging 6.80. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Cittadella field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Empoli's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Cittadella start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Empoli averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Cittadella and 78% for Empoli. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Cittadella's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Empoli average 35.0 (youngest: S. Romagnoli (35), oldest: S. Romagnoli (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Cittadella's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 2 for Empoli. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Cittadella4-3-1-24-3-3Empoli
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Paleari18Pertico.24Ghiring.3Benedet.5Adorni4Iori8Proia20Gargiulo10D'Urso30Stanco9Diaw1Brignoli6Romagno.29Balkovec36Fiamozzi35Sierral.38Henders.11Bajrami16Frattesi28Ricci37Tutino7Mancuso

Substitutes

Coach: R. Venturato

Substitutes

Coach: P. Marino

CittadellaPosition StrengthEmpoli
Avg Rating
6.80
Defender (4 v 4)6.80
0G 0A0G 0A
Cittadella4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperA. Paleari
18DefenderR. Perticone
24DefenderL. Ghiringhelli
3DefenderA. Benedetti
5DefenderD. Adorni
4MidfielderM. Iori
8MidfielderF. Proia
20MidfielderM. Gargiulo
10MidfielderC. D'Urso
30ForwardF. Stanco
9ForwardD. Diaw
Empoli4-3-3
1GoalkeeperA. Brignoli
6DefenderS. Romagnoli6.8
29DefenderJ. Balkovec
36DefenderR. Fiamozzi
35DefenderF. Sierralta
38MidfielderL. Henderson
16MidfielderD. Frattesi
28MidfielderS. Ricci
11ForwardN. Bajrami
37ForwardG. Tutino
7ForwardL. Mancuso

Match Summary

Empoli defeated Cittadella 2:1. The match was played in Serie B 2019. Goals were scored by L. Mancuso 6′, D. Adorni 38′, N. Bajrami 73′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Cittadella had 58% possession while Empoli held 42%. Cittadella had 14 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Empoli. Cittadella made 3 substitutions, Empoli made 2.

Rivalry since 2017

Cittadella vs Empoli Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Cittadella
3
wins
Drawn
3
Empoli
1
wins
Total goals
16 · 2.3/match
Both scored
4/7 · 57%
Over 2.5
3/7 · 43%

Recent Form

Cittadella

DLWLLW

Empoli

WLDLLW

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Cittadella2wins
5draws10 meetings
Empoli3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

1.9

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (41%) — the odds may underestimate Empoli.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 44.4%Draw 31.4%Away 29.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.103.30
Max2.353.303.40
Over 2.5: 54.1%Under 2.5: 51.3%
Market favourite:Cittadella · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market40.9%30.4%28.6%
Public market42.9%28.6%28.6%
Δ1.9%1.9%

Cittadella vs Empoli — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Empoli
Result vs. Market: Cittadella (44%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

CittadellaHalf-time:11Empoli
14Shots11
4Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
07/03/21Empoli1–1Cittadella1.87/3.42/4.27
21/11/20Cittadella2–2Empoli2.51/3.16/3.02
08/02/20Cittadella1–2Empoli2.25/3.19/3.35
21/09/19Empoli1–0Cittadella1.70/3.44/5.36
23/09/17Empoli0–1Cittadella1.96/3.41/3.97
24/02/18Cittadella1–1Empoli2.92/3.16/2.51
26/12/13Empoli0–1Cittadella1.56/3.81/6.11
25/05/14Cittadella2–2Empoli
23/12/12Cittadella0–0Empoli2.47/3.24/2.90
11/05/13Empoli1–0Cittadella1.61/3.74/5.87

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Cittadella

W 229D 227L 262
Over 2.543
Goals scored841

Away Record: Empoli

W 233D 181L 149
Over 2.545
Goals scored801

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026