Empoli vs Cittadella: result 0-1 and analysis
Serie BRegular Season - 6Kick-off on September 23, 2017 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena, Empoli
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What was the result of Empoli vs Cittadella?
Cittadella won 0-1 on September 23, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 8′G. LitteriCittadella
Official lineup for Empoli vs Cittadella
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Empoli
3-4-3- 9A. Donnarumma
- 11F. Caputo
- 8R. Krunić
- 19M. Castagnetti
- 20L. Lollo
- 2L. Šimić
- 31Joel Untersee
- 26S. Romagnoli
- 5F. Veseli
- 23M. Pasqual
- 1I. Provedel
Cittadella
4-3-1-2- 11C. Kouamé
- 9G. Litteri
- 27A. Settembrini
- 21N. Siega
- 7A. Schenetti
- 4M. Iori
- 13M. Varnier
- 2A. Salvi
- 19C. Pelagatti
- 14E. Pezzi
- 12A. Paleari
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Empoli have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Cittadella have 7, 1 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2017 | Parma(away) | 2-1 | Serie B |
| Sep 16, 2017 | Ascoli(home) | 3-0 | Serie B |
| Sep 9, 2017 | Palermo(away) | 3-3 | Serie B |
| Sep 3, 2017 | Bari(home) | 3-2 | Serie B |
| Aug 26, 2017 | Ternana(away) | 1-1 | Serie B |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2017 | Cesena(home) | 4-0 | Serie B |
| Sep 16, 2017 | Novara(away) | 0-1 | Serie B |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Perugia(home) | 1-1 | Serie B |
| Sep 3, 2017 | Frosinone(away) | 1-2 | Serie B |
| Aug 26, 2017 | Ascoli(home) | 3-2 | Serie B |
How many goals should we expect?
Empoli score 1.8 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Cittadella score 1.9 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empoli | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1 | 12/15 | 11/15 |
| Cittadella | 1.9 | 1.5 | 3 | 10/15 | 11/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Empoli | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
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