Empoli vs Monza Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Oct 2025
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.
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 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monza |
12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 17:7 | 26 |
| 13 | Empoli |
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 18 | -4 | 14:18 | 14 |
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 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.
Confirmed Lineups
Empoli confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Matteo Lovato, Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Salvatore Elia, Luca Belardinelli, Andrea Ghion, Joseph Ceesay, Brando Moruzzi, Edoardo Saporiti, Stiven Shpendi.
Monza confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Demba Thiam (GK), Samuele Birindelli, Kevin Zeroli, Filippo Delli Carri, Arvid Brorsson, Patrick Ciurria, Leonardo Colombo, Andrea Carboni, Nicolas Galazzi, Gianluca Caprari, Agustin Alvarez.
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:
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Correct Score Prediction
There’s the option to wager on Empoli to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +600 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.
Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
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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.
The bookies have chalked up the draw at +190 on the 1x2 betting, with Monza available to bet at odds of +143. Empoli are +200 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 +102 here. However, if you want to back favourites Monza, then -152 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 -164.
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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 Home Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.70 | 1.10 | 1.60 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
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
Empoli League Stats
Monza League Stats
- 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
- 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
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 54.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Empoli this season are Bohdan Popov (4), Stiven Shpendi (2), Joseph Ceesay (1)
- Top Assistors for Empoli this season are Lorenzo Ignacchiti (2), Salvatore Elia (2), Marco Curto (1)
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 Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Monza Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Empoli Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Monza Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Empoli Substitutes
- 1Samuele Perisan
- 2Marco Curto
- 9Pietro Pellegri
- 10Rares Ilie
- 14Gerard Yepes
- 24Tyronne Ebuehi
- 28Gabriele Indragoli
- 29Lorenzo Tosto
- 32Nicolas Haas
- 77Bogdan Popov
- 79Franco Carboni
- 99Flavio Bianchi
Monza Substitutes
- 1Semuel Pizzignacco
- 3Lorenzo Lucchesi
- 4Armando Izzo
- 7Paulo Azzi
- 9Mirko Maric
- 13Luca Ravanelli
- 14Pedro Obiang
- 17Keita Balde
- 24Adam Bakoune
- 27Samuele Capolupo
- 28Andrea Colpani
- 37Andrea Petagna
Previous Empoli Lineups
Previous Monza Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Serie B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monza | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 17:7 | 26 |
| 2 | Modena | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 21:8 | 25 |
| 3 | Cesena | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 19:13 | 23 |
| 4 | Frosinone | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 22:11 | 22 |
| 5 | Venezia | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 20:12 | 19 |
| 6 | Palermo | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15:9 | 19 |
| 7 | Juve Stabia | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 13:13 | 17 |
| 8 | Reggiana | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18:18 | 16 |
| 9 | Avellino | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16:22 | 16 |
| 10 | Carrarese | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 18:16 | 15 |
| 11 | Catanzaro | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 13:12 | 15 |
| 12 | Calcio Padova | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12:14 | 14 |
| 13 | Empoli | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14:18 | 14 |
| 14 | Entella | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11:16 | 14 |
| 15 | Bari | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11:16 | 13 |
| 16 | Sudtirol | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 14:17 | 12 |
| 17 | Mantova | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 9:18 | 11 |
| 18 | Spezia | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 11:16 | 8 |
| 19 | Pescara | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 15:25 | 8 |
| 20 | Sampdoria | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11:19 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modena | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13:3 | 16 |
| 2 | Venezia | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 15 |
| 3 | Monza | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 15 |
| 4 | Palermo | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10:5 | 12 |
| 5 | Reggiana | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10:5 | 12 |
| 6 | Entella | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9:5 | 12 |
| 7 | Frosinone | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 11 |
| 8 | Juve Stabia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 11 |
| 9 | Empoli | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 10 | Bari | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 11 |
| 11 | Avellino | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:8 | 10 |
| 12 | Catanzaro | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7:6 | 9 |
| 13 | Cesena | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:5 | 8 |
| 14 | Carrarese | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9:8 | 8 |
| 15 | Pescara | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 11:11 | 7 |
| 16 | Sudtirol | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:8 | 7 |
| 17 | Mantova | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:13 | 7 |
| 18 | Calcio Padova | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7:7 | 6 |
| 19 | Sampdoria | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:7 | 5 |
| 20 | Spezia | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5:11 | 3 |
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