Ascoli vs Empoli Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Oct 2026
Ascoli vs Empoli Predictions
It’s great to get attractive odds of -118 for a home win when Ascoli go up against Empoli. We think that the hosts will have the upper hand and the Full-Time Result market is a way of getting the best value.
Scroll down to view our Ascoli vs Empoli betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Ascoli vs Empoli Preview
Ascoli clash with Empoli at Cino e Lillo Del Duca, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Saturday 17 October.
Ascoli played out a 0-0 draw when last in action. This was on the road at Stadio M. Druso against Sudtirol. Francesco Tomei's side enjoyed 58% possession and had two shots on target.
Empoli have suffered three straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Palermo 4-2 at Stadio Carlo Castellani. The Tuscany outfit had 41% possession and managed two shots on goal, with Edoardo Saporiti and Bogdan Popov finding the net.
H2H: Ascoli Claimed 2-0 Victory in Last Head-to-Head
Ascoli are unbeaten in the past three games against Empoli. In their last clash, Ascoli banked a 2-0 home victory at Cino e Lillo Del Duca. The past 4 H2H matches have involved two Ascoli wins, one Empoli victory and one draw.
| Serie B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Ascoli |
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 7:4 | 11 |
| 15 |  Empoli |
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 6:10 | 6 |
Ascoli have 3 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Il Picchio have averaged 61.5% possession and 6.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.7 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 14.3 attempts and 4.5 corners.
Andrea Silipo is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Matteo Brunori, Gabriele Gori and Simone D'Uffizi each have 1. Tommaso Milanese, Gabriele Gori and Giacomo De Pieri are the leading assists makers with 1.
Empoli have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.0 goals from 11.3 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. Matteo Andreoletti's team average 42.5% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against them, while conceding 1.5 goals from 16.3 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.
Stiven Shpendi is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Edoardo Saporiti and Bogdan Popov have 2. Luca Magnino, Matteo Egan and Cristian Cauz have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Ascoli predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Samuele Vitale (GK), Andrea Oliveri, Marcos Curado, Nicholas Rizzo, Abdoul Guiebre, Giovanni Corradini, Samuele Damiani, Andrea Silipo, Tommaso Milanese, Simone D'Uffizi, Matteo Brunori.
Empoli predicted lineup (3-5-2): Jacopo Seghetti (GK), Marco Curto, Simone Romagnoli, Cristian Cauz, Joseph Ceesay, Luca Magnino, Edoardo Biondini, Filippo Bandinelli, Niccolò Corrado, Bogdan Popov, Edoardo Saporiti.
Main Match Prediction
Ascoli have the capability of securing a victory when they line up in this Serie B game. For this reason, we are going to take betting odds of -118 with a large degree of confidence.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The latest Serie B injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 54.1% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
If you can correctly predict that Ascoli will triumph along with the number of goals, then you are able to combine the two options and getting bigger odds on the Match Result & Total market.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Ascoli which is available at odds of +460. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.
Corners Prediction
Ascoli have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in two consecutive matches, with Empoli conceding under 5.5 corners in their past six games. There’s the opportunity to go under the Ascoli Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -137 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder with three options: Ascoli to triumph, one or both teams drawing a blank as well as Ascoli to record under 5.5 corners.
If you’re keen to wager different selections for the same football match, a bet builder will provide a solution. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.
Ascoli vs Empoli Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With the bookmakers affording them a 54% chance of winning, Ascoli might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -118 when it comes to this Serie B encounter. At +310, Empoli are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 market is the same as a Full-Time Result wager, with Ascoli needing to win at -128 for your bet to be successful. Empoli +0.5 at -112 means you need them to triumph or the draw to happen.
Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -127.
The top sports betting sites provide a quality service including hundreds of markets being created for every Serie B game. It’s great for football bettors to choose from so many options.
Ascoli League Stats
Empoli League Stats
- 3 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 6 matches
- 2 wins and 1 draw in the previous 3 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.17 goals scored and 0.67 conceded in the previous 6 matches
- An average of 1.67 goals scored and 0.67 conceded in the previous 3 home matches
- An average of 1.83 goals per game in the previous 6 matches
- An average of 2.33 goals per game in the previous 3 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 6 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 3 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 6 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 3 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 7.33 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 3 home matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 12.33 corners awarded in the last 3 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 1 of the last 6 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 0 of the last 3 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 61.50% possession in the last 6 matches
- An average of 63.67% possession in the last 3 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 6 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 3 home matches
- An average of 42.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Ascoli this season are Andrea Silipo (3), Gabriele Gori (1), Matteo Brunori (1)
- Top Assistors for Ascoli this season are Amine Chakir (1), Gabriele Gori (1), Giacomo De Pieri (1)
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Ascoli vs Empoli Lineups & Team News
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Ascoli Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Empoli Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
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Previous Ascoli Lineups
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Ascoli Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Francesco Tomei
Empoli Player Stats & Squad
Serie B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14:7 | 16 |
| 2 | Mantova | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13:6 | 14 |
| 3 | Modena | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11:6 | 13 |
| 4 | Sudtirol | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9:3 | 12 |
| 5 | Ascoli | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:4 | 11 |
| 6 | Avellino | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 7 | Pisa | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:8 | 10 |
| 8 | Benevento | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 9 | Hellas Verona | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12:10 | 7 |
| 10 | Cesena | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7:8 | 7 |
| 11 | Padova | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5:8 | 7 |
| 12 | Arezzo | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:13 | 7 |
| 13 | Entella | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 14 | Cremonese | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5:7 | 6 |
| 15 | Empoli | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6:10 | 6 |
| 16 | Vicenza | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:13 | 5 |
| 17 | Carrarese | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 18 | Sampdoria | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:13 | 4 |
| 19 | Catanzaro | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6:12 | 3 |
| 20 | Juve Stabia | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5:8 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Sudtirol | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4:1 | 8 |
| 3 | Avellino | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:4 | 7 |
| 4 | Mantova | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Benevento | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:4 | 7 |
| 6 | Ascoli | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 7 | Hellas Verona | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 6 |
| 8 | Modena | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Cremonese | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 4 |
| 10 | Padova | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 11 | Vicenza | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 12 | Cesena | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 13 | Sampdoria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 14 | Catanzaro | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 15 | Empoli | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 16 | Pisa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 17 | Entella | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 18 | Juve Stabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:4 | 1 |
| 19 | Arezzo | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| 20 | Carrarese | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:4 | 0 |
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