Venezia FC vs Empoli FC, Serie B 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Venezia FC vs Empoli FC — Serie B at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.
- Venezia FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Empoli FC 11 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Perri (Italy)
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 14.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo FC | 11 | 27 |
| 2 | Modena FC 2018 | 11 | 23 |
| 3 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 11 | 20 |
| 4 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 11 | 19 |
| 5 | Benevento Calcio | 11 | 16 |
| 6 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 11 | 16 |
| 7 | Hellas Verona FC | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | AC Pisa 1909 | 11 | 16 |
| 9 | US Cremonese | 11 | 15 |
| 10 | Padova Calcio | 11 | 15 |
| 11 | AC Cesena | 11 | 15 |
| 12 | FC Südtirol | 11 | 15 |
| 13 | SS Juve Stabia | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | SS Arezzo | 11 | 11 |
| 15 | UC Sampdoria | 11 | 11 |
| 16 | ACD Virtus Entella | 11 | 10 |
| 17 | Carrarese Calcio | 11 | 10 |
| 18 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 11 | 9 |
| 19 | Empoli FC | 11 | 9 |
| 20 | US Catanzaro | 11 | 6 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Empoli FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Apr | SSC Bari | A | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | ACD Virtus Entella | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | SS Juve Stabia | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Mar | AC Monza | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Mar | Padova Calcio | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr | Venezia FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Apr | ACD Virtus Entella | H | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Empoli FC this season
Empoli FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Empoli FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/3
61-75
3/5
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Empoli FC
| Edoardo Saporiti | 4 G |
| Bogdan Popov | 3 G |
| Stiven Shpendi | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Empoli FC gets underway.
- 5' Spain international Gerard Yepes has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Venezia FC that had 161 games and scored 162 goals.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Venezia FC and Empoli FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' It looks surprising Empoli FC does not make any changes. Joseph Ceesay has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' Gabriele Guarino, a Italy defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Venezia FC in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
- 45' 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.
- 50' Brilliant from the ! Andrea Adorante makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 50.
- 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Giovanni Stroppa might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' The referee calls foul for Matteo Lovato. He receives a card.
- 61' Empoli FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 66' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kike Perez, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 71' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gianluca Busio made 298 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 76' The travelling Empoli FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 77' The crowd applauds Stiven Shpendi as he leaves the pitch. Marco Nasti steps in for Empoli FC.
- 79' Venezia FC ring the changes. Ridgeciano Haps has done his job and it is now time for Mattia Compagnon to step up.
- 84' Brando Moruzzi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tyronne Ebuehi at the 84 minute mark.
- 85' The Empoli FC manager makes a substitution. Simone Romagnoli departs to be replaced by Duccio Degl'Innocenti.
- 87' GOAL! Issa Doumbia fires home to make it 2-0!
- 90' Empoli FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- 90' Matteo Dagasso has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kike Perez on 90 minute.
- Full Time. Venezia FC beats Empoli FC
Lineups
Venezia FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
71
Kike Perez ↓ Matteo Dagasso 90'
- 6
-
10
John Yeboah ↓ Richie Sagrado 79'
-
9
Andrea Adorante ↓ Antonio Casas 84'
- 4
- 1
- 30
-
3
Joel Schingtienne ↓ Seid Korac 90'
- 18
- 8
Bench
- 32
- 16
- 22
- 29
- 24
-
21
Mattia Compagnon ↑ 79'
- 37
-
20
Richie Sagrado ↑ 79'
-
80
Antonio Casas ↑ 84'
-
2
Seid Korac ↑ 90'
-
28
Matteo Dagasso ↑ 90'
- 48
Coach
Giovanni Stroppa
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 26
- 21
-
24
Tyronne Ebuehi ↓ Brando Moruzzi 84'
- 15
- 20
-
14
Gerard Yepes ↓ Edoardo Saporiti 90'
-
10
Rares Ilie ↓ Salvatore Elia 77'
- 34
-
11
Stiven Shpendi ↓ Marco Nasti 77'
- 8
Bench
- 1
-
7
Salvatore Elia ↑ 77'
- 2
- 99
- 28
-
6
Duccio Degl'Innocenti ↑ 85'
- 25
-
19
Marco Nasti ↑ 77'
- 5
- 77
-
27
Brando Moruzzi ↑ 84'
-
70
Edoardo Saporiti ↑ 90'
Coach
Fabio Caserta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| David Okereke | 3 |
| Gianluca Busio | 1 |
| Nedim Bajrami | 1 |
| John Yeboah | 1 |
| Thomas Henry | 1 |
| Szymon Zurkowski | 1 |
| Sebastiano Esposito | 1 |
| Joel Pohjanpalo | 1 |
Head to Head
Venezia FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.55
Venezia FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58% + Venezia FC to win 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Venezia FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Venezia FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Empoli FC
45%
Venezia FC or Empoli FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.2%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 0
11.3%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Venezia FC
| Handicap | Venezia FC covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 25% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Venezia FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.