Empoli FC
Football Italy - Serie B Stadio Carlo Castellani Wed 1 Oct 14:30
AC Monza
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. 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
1 Monza logo Monza 12 8 2 2 17 7 10 17:7 26
13 Empoli logo Empoli 12 3 5 4 14 18 -4 14:18 14
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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.

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:

  • 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 +600 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 +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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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

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

21 Andrea Fulignati
20 Matteo Lovato 34 Gabriele Guarino 5 Nosa Edward Obaretin
7 Salvatore Elia 8 Luca Belardinelli 18 Andrea Ghion 15 Joseph Ceesay 27 Brando Moruzzi
70 Edoardo Saporiti 11 Stiven Shpendi
20 Demba Thiam
19 Samuele Birindelli 18 Kevin Zeroli 15 Filippo Delli Carri 2 Arvid Brorsson
26 Patrick Ciurria 21 Leonardo Colombo 44 Andrea Carboni 23 Nicolas Galazzi
10 Gianluca Caprari 25 Agustin Alvarez

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

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
Armando Izzo 2nd yellow (Red
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2025/2026 Season
# 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