Empoli vs Palermo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Dec 2025

Serie B Betting Preview: Empoli vs Palermo

Empoli go head-to-head with Palermo at Stadio Carlo Castellani, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Sunday 7 December.

Empoli +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 Palermo the desired outcome at betting odds of -120.

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Empoli secured their third consecutive league win in their latest Serie B game, defeating Bari 5-0 at home at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Gli Azzurri had 51% possession and ten shots on target, with Gabriele Guarino one of the five scorers that formed part of this goalfest.

Palermo secured a 5-0 home win over Carrarese at Stadio Renzo Barbera in their previous game. Filippo Inzaghi's side had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 55% possession and nine shots on goal, while Joel Pohjanpalo fired home a hat-trick.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Palermo	14	6	5	3	21	10	11	21:10	23
7	Empoli	14	5	5	4	22	18	4	22:18	20

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4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. Empoli have had 46.6% possession and 3.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.9 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.2 corners.

Stiven Shpendi leads the way with 5 goals, Joseph Ceesay has 3, with Gabriele Guarino and Pietro Pellegri scoring 2. Rares Ilie has recorded the most assists with 3.

Palermo have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 9.5 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. The Sicily team average 49.3% possession, 4.7 corners in their favour and 4.5 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts.

Joel Pohjanpalo has scored 5, followed by Jacopo Segre and Niccolo Pierozzi with 3 goals apiece. Joel Pohjanpalo has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Empoli predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Matteo Lovato, Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Salvatore Elia, Gerard Yepes, Duccio Degli Innocenti, Brando Moruzzi, Stiven Shpendi, Edoardo Saporiti, Marco Nasti.

Palermo predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Jesse Joronen (GK), Bartosz Bereszynski, Mattia Bani, Pietro Ceccaroni, Niccolò Pierozzi, Jacopo Segre, Filippo Ranocchia, Tommaso Augello, Antonio Palumbo, Jeremy Le Douaron, Joel Pohjanpalo.

Empoli vs Palermo Prediction & Betting Tips

Prepare for Empoli vs Palermo with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice and a well-crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Empoli look a good bet in this Serie B clash and we can back them at -120 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the Serie B action.

Key Empoli vs Palermo league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Empoli in 8 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Empoli in 10 of their last 14 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Palermo in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Palermo in 14 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Palermo in 3 consecutive games on the road.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Empoli 1 - 0 Palermo

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Empoli to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +600, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Corners Prediction

Empoli Under 4.5 Corners -141

Empoli have not covered the 4.5 corners line in five consecutive matches. There are odds of -141 for this Empoli Team Corners wager and we think the line is too high.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Empoli

Total

9.10 3.90 5.20

Home

8.50 4.60 3.90

Away

9.40 4.30 5.10

Palermo

Total

9.20 4.70 4.50

Home

9.30 5.50 3.80

Away

9.30 4.30 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-102

Under 9.5

-139

Empoli Corners

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-141

Palermo Corners

Over 4.5

-119

Under 4.5

-119

Most Corners

1

+106

X

+575

2

-114

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Empoli vs Palermo 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.

With the bookmakers affording them a 46% chance of winning, Palermo might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +118 when it comes to this Serie B encounter. Empoli are the +215 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Empoli are +123 here. However, if you want to back favourites Palermo, then -179 is on offer.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. For the Both Teams to Score market, it’s hard to separate the BTTS Yes and No options when it comes to the odds available.

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Full-Time Result

1

+215

X

+215

2

+118

Half-Time Result

1

+270

X

+116

2

+180

Double Chance

1X

-172

12

-345

X2

-345

Draw No Bet

1

+123

2

-179

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-120

2 Hcp -0.25

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-154

Over 2.5

+107

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-118

Empoli have avoided defeat in their last eight matches at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Gli Azzurri have racked up five draws, four wins and one loss in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Palermo haven’t triumphed in three straight games on the road. Filippo Inzaghi's side have managed five losses, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Empoli Home Stats		4-5-1	2.80	1.80	1.00	5	5	8	2
Palermo Away Stats		3-2-5	2.20	1.10	1.10	4	6	6	4

• 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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Empoli vs Palermo Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Empoli vs Palermo team news before betting. Expect the predicted and confirmed Serie B lineups along with timely injury updates.

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