Lazio - Empoli - 12 May 2024 Serie A - (2-0)

Alessio Romagnoli (Lazio) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Free kick Empoli.

In Rome, Empoli push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Empoli have been awarded a corner by Gianluca Aureliano.

Empoli are in shooting range from this free kick.

Throw-in high up the field for Empoli in Rome.

Free kick for Empoli in the half of Lazio.

Throw-in for Lazio close to the penalty box.

Gianluca Aureliano signals a Lazio throw-in in Empoli's half.

Throw-in for Lazio in the half of Empoli.

Gianluca Aureliano signals a free kick to Lazio in their own half.

Empoli's Nicolo Cambiaghi is on target but unsuccessful.

Free kick Empoli.

It's now 2-0 in Rome as Matias Vecino scores for Lazio. Pedro instrumental with a fine assist.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in for Empoli at Stadio Olimpico.

Danilo Cataldi is replacing Daichi Kamada for the home team.

Gianluca Aureliano awards the away team a throw-in.

Empoli push upfield and Steven Shpendi gets his head to the ball. The attempt is cleared by an alert Lazio defence.

Corner awarded to Empoli.

Nicolo Rovella (Lazio) has received a yellow card from Gianluca Aureliano.

Free kick for Empoli in the half of Lazio.

Lazio to take a throw-in in Empoli territory.

Steven Shpendi's header is off-target for Empoli.

Gianluca Aureliano signals a free kick to Empoli.

Free kick in a good position for Empoli!

Empoli have a dangerous throw-in.

Can Empoli get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Lazio's half?

Empoli awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in Lazio.

In Rome a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Lazio's Manuel Lazzari has been booked in Rome.

Free kick for Empoli in their own half.

The away team replace Sebastiano Luperto with Steven Shpendi.

Jacopo Fazzini is on a sub for Youssef Maleh for Empoli.

Pedro is replacing Mattia Zaccagni for Lazio at Stadio Olimpico.

Gianluca Aureliano signals a free kick to Lazio in their own half.

Gianluca Aureliano signals a Empoli throw-in in Lazio's half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rome.

Emmanuel Gyasi is booked for the away team.

Gianluca Aureliano signals a free kick to Lazio.

Lazio awarded a free kick in their own half.

Daichi Kamada of Lazio smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rome.

Ball safe as Lazio is awarded a throw-in in their half.

In Rome a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Ball goes out of play for a Empoli goal kick.

Matias Vecino for Lazio gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Corner awarded to Empoli.

Davide Nicola (Empoli) is making a third substitution, with Mattia Destro replacing Francesco Caputo.

Empoli make their second substitution with Liberato Cacace replacing Giuseppe Pezzella.

The home team replace Ciro Immobile with Valentin Castellanos.

Lazio make their second substitution with Matias Vecino replacing Matteo Guendouzi.

Nicolo Rovella is replacing Felipe Anderson for the home team.

Lazio needs to be cautious. Empoli have an attacking throw-in.

Lazio have a goal kick.

Empoli's Razvan Marin gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Lazio will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Empoli.

Lazio have been awarded a corner by Gianluca Aureliano.

Lazio have been awarded a corner by Gianluca Aureliano.

Corner awarded to Lazio.

Lazio have been awarded a corner by Gianluca Aureliano.

Lazio awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Lazio in their own half.

Gianluca Aureliano awards Lazio a goal kick.

Empoli's Francesco Caputo misses with an attempt on goal.

Lazio awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Corner awarded to Empoli.

Nicolo Cambiaghi is on a sub for Simone Bastoni for Empoli.

Empoli are caught offside.

Throw-in Empoli.

Can Lazio capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Empoli's half?

Gianluca Aureliano signals a throw-in for Lazio, close to Empoli's area.

Empoli to take a throw-in in Lazio territory.

Gianluca Aureliano signals a free kick to Empoli just outside Lazio's area.

Lazio needs to be cautious. Empoli have an attacking throw-in.

Empoli have been awarded a corner by Gianluca Aureliano.

Felipe Anderson for Lazio drives towards goal at Stadio Olimpico. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Free kick Empoli.

The first-half has ended.

Goal! The home team take a 1-0 lead through Patric. Great play from Mattia Zaccagni to set up the goal.

Corner awarded to Lazio.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Lazio close to the penalty box.

Gianluca Aureliano signals a free kick to Lazio in their own half.

Goal kick for Lazio at Stadio Olimpico.

Youssef Maleh of Empoli gets in a strike, but is off target.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Gianluca Aureliano awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Empoli in their own half.

Ball safe as Empoli is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Gianluca Aureliano awards Lazio a goal kick.

Empoli are pushing forward but Razvan Marin's finish is wide of the goal.

Empoli awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Lazio have been awarded a corner by Gianluca Aureliano.

Lazio pushes forward through Ciro Immobile, whose finish on goal is saved.

Corner awarded to Empoli.

Francesco Caputo gets his shot on target but fails to score for Empoli.

Throw-in for Lazio at Stadio Olimpico.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Rome.

Simone Bastoni for Empoli gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Can Empoli capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Throw-in high up the field for Empoli in Rome.

Free kick for Empoli in their own half.

Throw-in for Lazio close to the penalty box.

Can Lazio get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Empoli's half?

Free kick for Lazio in the half of Empoli.

Throw-in Empoli.

Goal kick for Lazio at Stadio Olimpico.

Ardian Ismajli (Empoli) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Empoli have been awarded a corner by Gianluca Aureliano.

Lazio's Ciro Immobile is back in action after a slight knock.

The match at Stadio Olimpico has been interrupted briefly for a check on Ciro Immobile, who is down injured.

Ball goes out of play for a Empoli goal kick.

Can Lazio capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Empoli's half?

Corner awarded to Lazio.

Lazio have a dangerous throw-in.

Empoli awarded a free kick in their own half.

Gianluca Aureliano awards the away team a throw-in.

Lazio have a goal kick.

Empoli's Simone Bastoni breaks free at Stadio Olimpico. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Throw-in for Lazio in their own half.

Free kick for Lazio in the half of Empoli.

Empoli are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Free kick Lazio.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rome.

Throw-in Lazio.

Throw-in for Empoli in the half of Lazio.

Can Lazio get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Empoli's half?

Throw-in for Empoli in their own half.

Gianluca Aureliano signals a free kick to Lazio in their own half.

Throw-in for Lazio at Stadio Olimpico.

Lazio to take a throw-in in Empoli territory.

Gianluca Aureliano signals a Lazio throw-in in Empoli's half.

Ball goes out of play for a Empoli goal kick.

Throw-in for Lazio in the half of Empoli.

Goal kick for Lazio at Stadio Olimpico.

Gianluca Aureliano signals a free kick to Empoli.

Lazio have a goal kick.

In Rome Empoli attack through Razvan Marin. The finish is off target, however.

Free kick for Empoli in their own half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

In Rome a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Ball safe as Empoli is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Gianluca Aureliano awards Empoli a goal kick.

Gianluca Aureliano signals a free kick to Lazio in their own half.

Empoli awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Lazio awarded a free kick in their own half.

Gianluca Aureliano awards the home team a throw-in.

Lazio Rome scores 1.44 goals when playing at home and Empoli FC scores 0.79 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in Serie A.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Lazio Rome and Empoli FC is 1.8.

Average number of goals in meetings between Lazio Rome and Empoli FC is 3.6.

Lazio Rome scores 2.4 goals in a match against Empoli FC and Empoli FC scores 1.2 goals against Lazio Rome (on average).

Empoli FC have won just 0 of their last 5 Serie A games against Lazio Rome.

Lazio Rome have lost just 0 of their last 5 Serie A games against Empoli FC.

In the last 5 meetings Lazio Rome won 3, Empoli FC won 0, 2 draws.

Lazio Rome have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Empoli FC (in all competitions).

Lazio Rome's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Empoli FC's.

In Serie A, Lazio Rome has better performance than Empoli FC.

When Empoli FC is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Lazio Rome is down 0-1 home, they win 16% of their matches.

When Empoli FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 100% of their matches.

When Lazio Rome leads 1-0 at home, they win in 89% of their matches.

On their last meeting Lazio Rome won by 2 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Lazio Rome.

Lazio Rome wins 32% of halftimes, Empoli FC wins 24%.

Lazio Rome wins 1st half in 32% of their matches, Empoli FC in 24% of their matches.

Lazio Rome have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

A year ago, Lazio Rome were number 2 in the table with 65 points. Now they are number 7 with 56 points.

Luis Alberto has assisted the most goals for Lazio Rome with 7. Razvan Marin is Empoli FC's biggest assister (3).

Empoli FC haven't scored in 9 of their 17 away matches in Serie A this season.

Lazio Rome haven't scored in 5 of their 17 home matches in Serie A this season.

When playing at home, Lazio Rome have not lost to Empoli FC in their last 14 encounters.

Empoli FC have lost 4 away matches in a row.

Lazio Rome have won 4 home matches in a row.

Lazio Rome haven't lost in their last 5 games.

Did you know that Empoli FC scores 31% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Did you know that Lazio Rome scores 20% of their goals between the minutes 0-15?

In Serie A, Empoli FC have lost their last 4 away matches.

In Serie A, Lazio Rome have 3 successive home wins.

Last season's matches: 2-2 (Lazio Rome at home) and 0-2 (Empoli FC at home).

During the last 29 meetings, Lazio Rome have won 18 times, there have been 7 draws while Empoli FC have won 4 times. The goal difference is 57-26 in favour of Lazio Rome.

During the last 14 meetings with Lazio Rome playing at home, Lazio Rome have won 10 times, there have been 4 draws while Empoli FC have won 0 times. The goal difference is 36-12 in favour of Lazio Rome.

The most common result of matches between Lazio Rome and Empoli FC is 2-0. 5 matches have ended with this result.

The most common result of matches between Lazio Rome and Empoli FC when Lazio Rome is playing at home is 2-0. 3 matches have ended with this result.