Bari vs Empoli Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Mar 2026

Serie B Betting Preview: Bari vs Empoli

Second-from-bottom Bari take on Empoli at Stadio San Nicola, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Wednesday 4 March.

Bari +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. This involves splitting our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a win against Empoli the desired outcome at betting odds of -161.

Bari won last time out by a 2-0 scoreline. It was on their travels against Sampdoria at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. I Galletti had just 28% possession and recorded eight shots on target, with Gabriele Moncini and Nicola Bellomo scoring one goal each.

Empoli hosted Cesena at Stadio Carlo Castellani in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw. The Tuscany outfit enjoyed 64% possession and managed four shots on goal, with Daniel Fila on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Empoli and Bari saw the former triumph at home. It was a 5-0 scoreline at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Empoli	27	7	10	10	33	37	-4	33:37	31
19	Bari	27	5	10	12	23	39	-16	23:39	25

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 7.6 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. Bari have had 44.8% possession and 3.0 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 10.7 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 7.6 corners.

Top scorers are Gabriele Moncini and Emanuele Rao on 2 goals, while Nicola Bellomo has racked up 1. Leading assistor is Tomas Esteves with 2.

Empoli have 1 victory, 4 defeats and 5 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 8.4 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Alessio Dionisi's team average 48.5% possession, 6.1 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against them, while conceding 1.4 goals from 8.1 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Stiven Shpendi is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Daniel Fila, Matteo Lovato, Gabriele Guarino and Tyronne Ebuehi have 1. Salvatore Elia has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Bari predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Michele Cerofolini (GK), Andrea Cistana, Cas Odenthal, Valerio Mantovani, Kevin Piscopo, Giulio Maggiore, Federico Artioli, Mehdi Dorval, Tomás Esteves, Emanuele Rao, Gabriele Moncini.

Empoli predicted lineup (3-5-2): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Gabriele Guarino, Matteo Lovato, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Tyronne Ebuehi, Duccio Degli Innocenti, Nicolas Haas, Lorenzo Ignacchiti, Brando Moruzzi, Stiven Shpendi, Marco Nasti.

Bari vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Bari vs Empoli tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction to a corners pick, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Bari +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at odds of -161. The home team should be able to avoid defeat in this Serie B clash and we’re optimistic that they can land a win.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Serie B data.

Key Bari vs Empoli league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Bari in 13 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Bari in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Bari in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Empoli in 8 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Empoli in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Empoli in 15 of their last 20 games.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 61.7% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bari 1 - 0 Empoli

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Corners Prediction

Empoli Over 4.5 Corners -102

The past 5 Empoli matches have involved them having an average of 7.60 corners, with Bari conceding over 4.5 corners in their last nine games. Empoli should be able to cover the line when it comes to Team Corners and betting odds of -102 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bari

Total

10.60 3.00 7.60

Home

9.60 4.10 5.50

Away

10.20 3.40 6.80

Empoli

Total

9.80 6.10 3.70

Home

9.60 6.30 3.30

Away

10.00 4.10 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-143

Bari Corners

Over 4.5

-111

Under 4.5

-127

Empoli Corners

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-139

Most Corners

1

-108

X

+550

2

+102

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Bari 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.

The bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Empoli are +155 to come out on top, while Bari are +170. The draw is available at +210 if you expect the clash to finish level.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Empoli are -127 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Bari being priced up at -112 with the same money back guarantee.

A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, in terms of price, there’s not much to split Yes and No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+210

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+230

X

+110

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-233

12

-333

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

-112

2

-127

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-161

2 Hcp -0.25

+112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-156

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-114

Bari have gone without a win at Stadio San Nicola in the last eight games. I Galletti have managed five losses, three draws and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Empoli are winless in the last three away games. The Tuscany outfit have five defeats, four victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bari Home Stats		2-3-5	2.10	0.80	1.30	4	6	5	5
Empoli Away Stats		4-1-5	2.60	1.20	1.40	6	4	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Bari vs Empoli Lineups & Team News

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