Saturday , 12 September 2026

Padova Calcio vs Empoli FC, Serie B 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

Serie B · 2025-26
Padova Calcio
1 – 0
Full Time
Empoli FC
Sun 12 Apr 2026 · 13:00 UTC Euganeo 10,440 HT 45' · FT 45'
Mattia Bortolussi 84' 1–0
Y 36' Gabriele Guarino
Carlo Faedo 63' Y
Roberto Breda 73' Y
Mattia Bortolussi 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Padova Calcio vs Empoli FC — Serie B at Euganeo.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniele Perenzoni (Italy)
  • Assistant 1 Stefano Galimberti (Italy)
  • Assistant 2 Marco Colaianni (Italy)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Palermo FC 3 9
2 Mantova 1911 SSD 3 7
3 FC Sudtirol 3 7
4 Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC 3 7
5 Calcio Avellino SSD 3 6
6 AC Pisa 1909 3 6
7 Empoli FC 3 6
8 Modena FC 2018 3 6
9 AC Cesena 3 5
10 Hellas Verona FC 3 4
11 Padova Calcio 3 4
12 L.R. Vicenza Virtus 3 4
13 US Cremonese 3 3
14 SS Arezzo 3 3
15 SS Juve Stabia 3 1
16 ACD Virtus Entella 3 1
17 Benevento Calcio 3 1
18 Carrarese Calcio 3 1
19 UC Sampdoria 3 1
20 US Catanzaro 3 0

Head-to-Head

1
1
Padova Calcio 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Empoli FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-12 Padova Calcio 1–0 Empoli FC 2025-08-23 Empoli FC 3–1 Padova Calcio

Recent Form

Padova Calcio
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Apr Empoli FC H 1–0 W
05 Apr Frosinone Calcio A 0–2 L
21 Mar Palermo FC H 0–1 L
17 Mar Venezia FC A 1–3 L
14 Mar US Catanzaro H 1–3 L
07 Mar Calcio Avellino SSD A 0–1 L
Empoli FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Apr Padova Calcio A 0–1 L
06 Apr UC Sampdoria A 0–1 L
22 Mar Delfino Pescara 1936 H 4–2 W
17 Mar Spezia Calcio A 1–1 D
14 Mar Mantova 1911 SSD H 2–2 D
08 Mar US Catanzaro A 2–3 L

Season Stats

Padova Calcio Empoli FC
#11 Position #7
4 Points 6
3 Played 3
1 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 2 / 0 / 1
3 Scored 3
4 Conceded 3
-1 GD +0
1.33 PPG 2.00
33% Win % 67%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Padova Calcio this season
50% Clean Sheets
Empoli FC this season

Padova Calcio are 11th (4 pts). Empoli FC are 7th (6 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Padova Calcio
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Empoli FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Padova Calcio
Pietro Fusi 1 G
Empoli FC
Stiven Shpendi 1 G
Bogdan Popov 1 G
Edoardo Saporiti 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Padova Calcio vs Empoli FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alessandro Sorrentino suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 15' Padova Calcio currently sit 16 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' Empoli FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 25' Salvatore Elia has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 525 appearances.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Brando Moruzzi made 380 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 36' That looks like a foul for a card for Gabriele Guarino.
  • 41' Empoli FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' Carlo Faedo gets the nod from Padova Calcio. He replaces Filippo Sgarbi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Empoli FC have won 231 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Padova Calcio and Empoli FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 63' Controversy at the stadium! Carlo Faedo argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 64' Another substitution for Padova Calcio to replace Francesco Di Mariano by Gianluca Caprari on 64 minute.
  • 69' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 72' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Daniel Fila comes on to replace Bogdan Popov.
  • 73' Padova Calcio player sees a card in front of him.
  • 78' Empoli FC is showing some good football. However, Empoli FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 81' Empoli FC ring the changes. Luca Magnino has done his job and it is now time for Nosa Obaretin to step up.
  • 84' Mattia Bortolussi puts Padova Calcio on the lead.
  • 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mattia Bortolussi.
  • 87' Marco Nasti gets the nod from Empoli FC. He replaces Brando Moruzzi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Empoli FC will have plenty to reflect on. Padova Calcio were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Padova Calcio Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roberto Breda

Empoli FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fabio Caserta

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.95 Padova Calcio xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: Padova Calcio or Empoli FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Padova Calcio36% Draw32% Empoli FC32%
Actual: Padova Calcio win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Padova Calcio or Draw
68%
Draw or Empoli FC
64%
Padova Calcio or Empoli FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Padova Calcio21% Draw55% Empoli FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.2%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
7%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
3.4%
1 – 3
2.4%
0 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2%

Asian Handicap — Padova Calcio

Handicap Padova Calcio covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 19% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 21% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Padova Calcio keeps clean sheet
36% ✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.