Empoli FC
Football Italy - Serie B Stadio Carlo Castellani Wed 1 Oct 14:30
AC Monza
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  6. Lineups
  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

Serie B Betting Preview: Empoli vs Monza

Empoli host Monza in this Italian Serie B meeting at Stadio Carlo Castellani, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Wednesday 1 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Empoli Look Value for This Clash

We’ll split our stake by backing Empoli +0.25 at odds of -161 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Monza.

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Empoli Beat Monza Last Time Out

Empoli had a 2-2 draw in their last game. This was at home to Carrarese at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Gli Azzurri had most of the ball enjoying 54% possession and four shots on target, with Stiven Shpendi and Joseph Ceesay scoring one goal apiece.

Monza were beaten in their previous game, losing 1-0 at home to Calcio Padova at U-Power Stadium. The Lombardy team enjoyed 62% possession and managed three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Empoli have not lost any of the past three games against Monza. Their last encounter saw Empoli leave U-Power Stadium with a 3-1 Serie A victory. The previous 8 H2H matches have ended up with three Empoli wins, two Monza victories and three draws.

Serie B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
9 Monza logo Monza 5 2 1 2 4 4 0 4:4 7
15 Empoli logo Empoli 5 1 2 2 7 11 -4 7:11 5
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Empoli – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. Empoli have had 47.4% possession and 4.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.9 corners.

Bohdan Popov leads the way with 4 goals, while Jacopo Fazzini and Stiven Shpendi have 3 and 2 respectively. Lorenzo Ignacchiti and Salvatore Elia are tied for the most assists on 2.

Monza – Last 10 League Games

Monza have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 8.3 attempts, 2.9 shots on goal and 0.7 goals. I Biancorossi average 54.5% possession, 4.3 corners in their favour and 3.4 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts.

Agustin Alvarez is top of the team’s scoring charts with 2, while Dany Mota, Armando Izzo, Samuele Birindelli and Gianluca Caprari have 1. Gianluca Caprari has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Empoli predicted lineup (3-5-2): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Matteo Lovato, Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Salvatore Elia, Lorenzo Ignacchiti, Gerard Yepes, Andrea Ghion, Franco Carboni, Edoardo Saporiti, Stiven Shpendi.

Monza predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Demba Thiam Ngagne (GK), Armando Izzo, Luca Ravanelli, Lorenzo Lucchesi, Samuele Birindelli, Leonardo Colombo, Pedro Mba Obiang, Paulo Azzi, Andrea Colpani, Mirko Marić, Agustín Álvarez.

Empoli vs Monza Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Empoli vs Monza betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting guidance and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

Empoli look capable of winning this Serie B encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -161 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

The Serie B form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Empoli vs Monza league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Empoli in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Monza in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Empoli in 3 consecutive games against Monza.

Empoli +0.25 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 61.7% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Empoli Empoli logo 2 - 1 Monza logo Monza

There’s the option to wager on Empoli to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +550 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Corners Prediction

Empoli Under 4.5 Corners -118 BetMGM logo

Empoli have had under 4.5 corners in 8 of the past 10 home matches, while Monza have conceded less than 4.5 corners in six straight games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Empoli to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -118.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Empoli Logo Empoli
Total
8.70 4.80 3.90
Home
8.00 3.70 4.30
Away
9.80 4.70 5.10
Monza Logo Monza
Total
7.70 4.30 3.40
Home
8.20 4.10 4.10
Away
8.50 3.50 5.00
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Empoli +0.25 -161
Both Team To Score Yes -112
Team Corners Empoli Under 4.5 -118

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Empoli vs Monza Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Struggling to Separate Teams

The bookies have chalked up the draw at +215 on the 1x2 betting, with Monza available to bet at odds of +155. Empoli are +163 to claim victory in this Serie B encounter.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Empoli are -116 here. However, if you want to back favourites Monza, then -122 is on offer.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -127.

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Past Four H2H Stadio Carlo Castellani Meetings Have Seen Empoli Unbeaten

Empoli are unbeaten over their previous three games at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Gli Azzurri have clocked up four draws, four losses and two wins in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Monza have gone without an away win in the last three games. The Lombardy team have managed eight losses, one victory and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 2.40.

It was a 0-0 draw when Empoli last played Monza at Stadio Carlo Castellani. The previous 4 H2H games at Stadio Carlo Castellani have seen Empoli win two times and two draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Empoli logo Empoli Home Stats 2-4-4 2.70 1.10 1.60 6 4 6 4
Monza logo Monza Away Stats 1-1-8 3.10 0.70 2.40 6 4 5 5
  • 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
Team Stats
Empoli logo Empoli League Stats
Monza logo Monza League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Empoli vs Monza Lineups & Team News

Check the Empoli vs Monza team news before you place your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for Serie B along with the latest injury news.

Empoli Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

Monza Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Empoli Predicted Lineup 3-5-2

21 Andrea Fulignati
20 Matteo Lovato 34 Gabriele Guarino 5 Nosa Edward Obaretin
7 Salvatore Elia 25 Lorenzo Ignacchiti 14 Gerard Yepes 18 Andrea Ghion 79 Franco Carboni
70 Edoardo Saporiti 11 Stiven Shpendi
20 Demba Thiam Ngagne
4 Armando Izzo 13 Luca Ravanelli 3 Lorenzo Lucchesi
19 Samuele Birindelli 21 Leonardo Colombo 14 Pedro Mba Obiang 7 Paulo Azzi
28 Andrea Colpani 9 Mirko Marić
25 Agustín Álvarez

Monza Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Empoli Lineups

28 Sep Serie B
Empoli 2-2 Carrarese
25 Sep Coppa Italia
Genoa 3-1 Empoli
21 Sep Serie B
Pescara 4-0 Empoli
14 Sep Serie B
Empoli 1-1 Spezia
29 Aug Serie B
Reggiana 3-1 Empoli
23 Aug Serie B
Empoli 3-1 Calcio Padova

Previous Monza Lineups

27 Sep Serie B
Monza 0-1 Calcio Padova
20 Sep Serie B
Monza 1-0 Sampdoria
12 Sep Serie B
Avellino 2-1 Monza
31 Aug Serie B
Bari 1-1 Monza
23 Aug Serie B
Monza 1-0 Mantova
17 Aug Coppa Italia
Monza 0-1 Frosinone

Injuries & Suspensions

Empoli Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Monza Injury Table
Type Name Info
Patrick Ciurria Red card (direc
Italy FlagSerie B Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Modena 5 4 1 0 11:3 13
2 Frosinone 5 3 2 0 10:3 11
3 Palermo 5 3 2 0 7:2 11
4 Cesena 5 3 2 0 9:5 11
5 Avellino 5 3 1 1 9:7 10
6 Sudtirol 5 2 2 1 9:7 8
7 Venezia 5 2 2 1 7:5 8
8 Juve Stabia 5 1 4 0 6:4 7
9 Monza 5 2 1 2 4:4 7
10 Calcio Padova 5 2 1 2 4:5 7
11 Carrarese 5 1 3 1 8:7 6
12 Catanzaro 5 0 5 0 6:6 5
13 Reggiana 5 1 2 2 7:8 5
14 Entella 5 1 2 2 4:6 5
15 Empoli 5 1 2 2 7:11 5
16 Pescara 5 1 1 3 9:9 4
17 Mantova 5 1 0 4 4:11 3
18 Bari 5 0 2 3 3:9 2
19 Spezia 5 0 2 3 2:8 2
20 Sampdoria 5 0 1 4 3:9 1
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Modena 3 2 1 0 6:2 7
2 Palermo 3 2 1 0 4:1 7
3 Avellino 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
4 Sudtirol 3 2 0 1 6:4 6
5 Venezia 3 2 0 1 5:3 6
6 Monza 3 2 0 1 2:1 6
7 Empoli 3 1 2 0 6:4 5
8 Pescara 3 1 1 1 7:5 4
9 Reggiana 2 1 1 0 5:3 4
10 Frosinone 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
11 Entella 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
12 Catanzaro 3 0 3 0 4:4 3
13 Calcio Padova 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
14 Mantova 3 1 0 2 4:9 3
15 Cesena 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
16 Bari 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
17 Juve Stabia 2 0 2 0 0:0 2
18 Carrarese 2 0 1 1 3:4 1
19 Spezia 3 0 1 2 1:5 1
20 Sampdoria 2 0 0 2 1:4 0