Match report
Empoli and Modena Draw 0-0 in Serie B Clash
Empoli
0–0
FT
Modena
Jan 31, 2026
Empoli managed to hold off ten-man Modena for the remainder of the game after a series of critical moments, including multiple substitutions and several yellow cards. The match ended in a goalless draw (0-0), as neither team could break through despite the late dismissal of Modena's S. Nador.
Key Facts
- • Empoli vs Modena: 0-0 Draw
- • Serie B encounter on January 31, 2026
- • Modena received two yellow cards (M. De Luca at 38', S. Nador at 45' and again at 81')
- • Empoli's S. Shpendi was shown a yellow card at 56'
- • Penalty canceled for Modena’s D. Tonoli at 50'
Lineups
Empoli
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 21 A. Fulignati (G)
- 20 M. Lovato (D)
- 34 G. Guarino (D)
- 5 N. Obaretin (D)
- 15 J. Ceesay (M)
- 6 D. Degli Innocenti (M)
- 18 A. Ghion (M)
- 10 R. Ilie (M)
- 7 S. Elia (M)
- 25 L. Ignacchiti (F)
- 19 M. Nasti (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Perisan
- 26 A. Candela
- 2 M. Curto
- 24 T. Ebuehi
- 27 B. Moruzzi
- 4 S. Romagnoli
- 32 N. Haas
- 70 E. Saporiti
- 14 G. Yepes
- 17 D. Fila
- 77 B. Popov
- 11 S. Shpendi
Modena
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Chichizola (G)
- 77 D. Tonoli (D)
- 19 S. Nador (D)
- 20 B. Nieling
- 2 G. Beyuku (M)
- 17 Y. Massolin (M)
- 16 F. Gerli (M)
- 8 S. Santoro (M)
- 7 F. Zampano (M)
- 99 M. De Luca (F)
- 11 P. Mendes (F)
Substitutes
- 13 A. Laidani
- 22 M. Pezzolato
- 6 L. Magnino
- 9 E. Gliozzi
- 18 N. Pyyhtia
- 25 A. Dellavalle
- 28 D. Adorni
- 29 M. Cotali
- 33 C. Cauz
- 92 G. Defrel
- 98 L. Zanimacchia
Timeline
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38' Modena Card · Yellow CardM. De Luca
Foul
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45' Modena Card · Yellow CardS. Nador
Foul
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46' Empoli subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Ignacchiti · On: S. Shpendi
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50' Modena Var · Penalty cancelledD. Tonoli
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56' Empoli Card · Yellow CardS. Shpendi
Foul
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67' Modena subst · Substitution 1Off: M. De Luca · On: E. Gliozzi
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68' Modena subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Massolin · On: N. Pyyhtia
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68' Modena subst · Substitution 3Off: Gady Beyuku · On: L. Zanimacchia
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70' Empoli subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Ceesay · On: A. Candela
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70' Empoli subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Ilie · On: Gerard Yepes
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70' Empoli subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Nasti · On: D. Fila
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73' Modena subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Mendes · On: Grégoire Defrel
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79' Empoli subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Elia · On: B. Moruzzi
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81' Modena Card · Yellow CardS. Nador
Foul
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81' Modena Card · Red CardS. Nador
Foul
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82' Modena subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: D. Adorni
Match Stats
| Stat | Empoli | Modena |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 83% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 13 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 348 | 415 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | 0.99 | 0.93 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 265 | 346 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Modena had an early penalty chance cancelled by VAR in the 50th minute, which could have changed the game's momentum.
- ▸ S. Nador of Modena was sent off with a second yellow card at 81', significantly altering the match dynamics and leaving Modena to play ten men for nearly the last twenty minutes.