Venezia FC vs Empoli FC, Serie B 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Venezia FC vs Empoli FC — Serie B at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo.
- Venezia FC 38 games · 82 pts (2026/27)
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mario Perri (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venezia FC | 38 | 82 |
| 2 | Frosinone Calcio | 38 | 81 |
| 3 | AC Monza | 38 | 76 |
| 4 | SSC Bari | 38 | 40 |
| 5 | AC Reggiana | 38 | 37 |
| 6 | Delfino Pescara 1936 | 38 | 35 |
| 7 | Spezia Calcio | 38 | 35 |
| 8 | Palermo FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | US Catanzaro | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Modena FC 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | SS Juve Stabia | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Calcio Avellino SSD | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Padova Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | AC Cesena | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Mantova 1911 SSD | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Carrarese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | UC Sampdoria | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACD Virtus Entella | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Empoli FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | FC Südtirol | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Benevento Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Hellas Verona FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | L.R. Vicenza Virtus | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | AC Pisa 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | SS Arezzo | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | US Cremonese | 0 | 0 |
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 |
Season Stats
| Venezia FC | Empoli FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #19 |
| 82 | Points | 0 |
| 38 | Played | 0 |
| 24 / 10 / 4 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 77 | Scored | 0 |
| 31 | Conceded | 0 |
| +46 | GD | +0 |
| 2.16 | PPG | – |
| 63% | Win % | – |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Venezia FC are 1st (82 pts). Empoli FC are 19th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Venezia FC is hosting Empoli FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo. Venezia FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' 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.
- 20' It looks surprising Venezia FC does not make any changes. Kike Perez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Michael Svoboda has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 153 appearances.
- 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Venezia FC winning 50% of all matches.
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Venezia FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 45' Matteo Lovato has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 50' A goal from the Italy international Andrea Adorante! He fires home on 50 to make it 1-0!
- 55' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' It’s gonna be a card for Matteo Lovato.
- 61' Venezia FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Andrea Adorante scoring 1 goals.
- 66' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 71' Venezia 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.
- 76' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 77' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Marco Nasti on, Stiven Shpendi off on 77 minutes.
- 79' Venezia FC ring the changes. Ridgeciano Haps has done his job and it is now time for Mattia Compagnon to step up.
- 84' Tyronne Ebuehi makes way for Brando Moruzzi at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 85' A tactical swap from Empoli FC — Duccio Degl'Innocenti on, Simone Romagnoli off on 85 minutes.
- 87' Brilliant from the ! Issa Doumbia makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 87.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Salvatore Elia is booked for Empoli FC — card on 90.
- 90' Venezia FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matteo Dagasso is hanging Kike Perez on the field on 90 minute.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Venezia FC and Empoli FC (для сухой ничьи).
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 |
| Jacopo Fazzini | 1 |
| Gianluca Busio | 1 |
| Nedim Bajrami | 1 |
| John Yeboah | 1 |
| Thomas Henry | 1 |
| Szymon Zurkowski | 1 |
| Sebastiano Esposito | 1 |
Head to Head
Venezia FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.9
Venezia FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.31
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 87% + Under — clean sheet likely 82%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Venezia FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.21
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 1.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 2.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
Venezia FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Empoli FC
48%
Venezia FC or Empoli FC
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
32.4%
1 – 0
25.4%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.3%
3 – 1
1.4%
1 – 2
1.3%
0 – 2
1.2%
4 – 0
0.8%
2 – 2
0.7%
Asian Handicap — Venezia FC
| Handicap | Venezia FC covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 13% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 30% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 9% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Venezia FC keeps clean sheet
73%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.