Sunday, April 19, 2026 • 17:30
Stadio Carlo Castellani, Empoli
Empoli

Empoli

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Virtus Entella

Virtus Entella

Empoli vs Virtus Entella predictions & stats

Top pick Empoli 55%, Over 2.5 goals 39%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Serie B.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
61%vs53%
Empoli / Virtus Entella
Avg Goals/Game
1.26vs0.93
Combined avg: 2.19
Form
DDLLDvsLWWLL
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
19%vs17%
Empoli / Virtus Entella

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
D
D
L
L
D
Away Team - Form
L
W
W
L
L
33
Points
31
7
Wins
7
12
Draws
10
12
Losses
13
39
Goals For
28
45
Goals Against
42
1.26
Avg Goals For/Game
0.93
16
Goals For 1st Half
11
20
Goals Against 1st Half
15
23
Goals For 2nd Half
17
25
Goals Against 2nd Half
27
6
Clean Sheets
5
6
Failed to Score
9
61%
BTTS %
53%
Serie B Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
131+3767
231+2464
330+2759
431+2458
530+1352
630+1647
731-242
831-840
930+238
1030-1436
1131-1034
1231-1134
1331-633
1430-633
1530-1131
1630-1431
1730-1631
1831-1330
1931-1630
2030-1626
Virtus Entella

Virtus Entella

All Fixtures (31)

Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

48%
Possession %
46%
361
Passes/Game
352
78%
Pass Accuracy %
76%
12
Shots/Game
12.7
4.1
Shots on Target/Game
3.4
8
Shots Inside Box/Game
8.5
4
Shots Outside Box/Game
4.2
4.9
Corners/Game
5.4
15.2
Fouls/Game
16
2.7
Saves/Game
2.6
9.2
Shots per Goal
13.6
3.2
Shots on Target per Goal
3.7
11
Games with More Possession
11
18
Games with Less Possession
16
1.6
Goals/Game when More Possession
0.7
1.1
Goals/Game when Less Possession
0.9
27%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
17%
3
Points Won (Last 10 min)
8
6
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
8
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
0
Won After Losing at Some Point
0
EmpoliVirtus Entella

Playing Style Analysis

Empoli

They maintain balanced possession (48%). Despite often having less possession, they've won 4 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility. A concerning pattern: they've lost 3 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Additionally, They've gained 11 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end Meanwhile, A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 21 points from winning positions. Defensively, they're aggressive (15.2 fouls/game).

Virtus Entella

They maintain balanced possession (46%). They've won 5 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball. They've dropped points in 7 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 6 points from losing positions this season Additionally, However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead Meanwhile, Their game management needs work: 14 points dropped after taking the lead. They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 27% of attempts on target. Defensively, they're aggressive (16.0 fouls/game).

Empoli Half-Time Performance

Empoli home games half time results

Virtus Entella Half-Time Performance

Virtus Entella away games half time results

Empoli vs League Standings

Virtus Entella vs League Standings