Empoli vs Palermo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Oct 2026
Empoli vs Palermo Predictions
We can get the draw on our side when betting Empoli +0.5 at Asian Handicap odds of -127. The home team should be able to avoid defeat against Palermo and this bet has the stats to back up a positive outcome.
Read on for our full Empoli vs Palermo betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Empoli vs Palermo Preview
Empoli meet Palermo at Stadio Carlo Castellani, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Saturday 10 October.
Empoli have suffered defeat in their last two Serie B games. Most recently, a 2-1 scoreline occurred away at Stadio Alberto Braglia against Modena. Matteo Andreoletti's team recorded four shots on target and had 40% possession, while Gerard Yepes registered the goal.
Palermo won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 victory against Padova at Stadio Renzo Barbera. I Rosanero enjoyed 53% possession and had seven shots on goal, with Dominic Vavassori netting twice.
H2H: Teams’ Last Head-to-Head Saw 3-2 Palermo Win
These two teams last met at Stadio Renzo Barbera, with Palermo claiming the home win. Beating Empoli by a 3-2 scoreline.
| Serie B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palermo |
5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10:5 | 13 |
| 12 |  Empoli |
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4:6 | 6 |
3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 11.4 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. Empoli have had 44.0% possession and 4.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 13.8 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal, while earning 4.3 corners.
Stiven Shpendi is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Gerard Yepes, Bogdan Popov, Edoardo Saporiti and Matteo Lovato each have 1. Luca Magnino, Matteo Egan and Cristian Cauz are the leading assists makers with 1.
Palermo have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 14.5 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Sicily side average 51.6% possession, 4.2 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 5.2 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts.
Dennis Toerset Johnsen is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, Joel Pohjanpalo has 3, with Dominic Vavassori and Antonio Palumbo both on 2. Dennis Toerset Johnsen is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Empoli predicted lineup (3-5-2): Jacopo Seghetti (GK), Luca Magnino, Simone Romagnoli, Cristian Cauz, Niccolò Corrado, Karim Zedadka, Gerard Yepes, Edoardo Biondini, Joseph Ceesay, Edoardo Saporiti, Bogdan Popov.
Palermo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Mattia Fortin (GK), Niccolò Pierozzi, Mattia Bani, Pietro Ceccaroni, Tommaso Augello, Jacopo Segre, Filippo Ranocchia, Dominic Vavassori, Antonio Palumbo, Dennis Johnsen, Joel Pohjanpalo.
Main Match Prediction
Empoli are a confident choice with a +0.5 goal start. The home team should be able to win or draw this Serie B game, with this Asian Handicap prediction looking like a value bet at -127.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The Serie B injury and suspension data can be utilised to provide expert football betting tips. You can also identify that a stats-led approach is adopted by considering the most important stats.
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 55.9% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +450. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.
Corners Prediction
The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Palermo in their past four away games, with the corner count against Empoli going under 4.5 in their last four matches. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -108 that Palermo fall short when it comes to the Team Corners line.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi selections include Empoli with the +0.5 Asian Handicap, two or less goals to be registered combined with Palermo to have under 4.5 corners.
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Empoli vs Palermo 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 latest Palermo odds are -103 which leads to them being favourites in this Serie B clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 51% prospect of securing a victory. Empoli are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +260.
There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Palermo available at -233 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Empoli at +155.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -164.
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Stats: Last 10 Serie B matches only.
Empoli have racked up five draws, three wins and two losses in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Palermo have four defeats, three wins and three draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
Palermo overcame Empoli 3-1 when the sides last met at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empoli Home Stats |
3-5-2 | 2.20 | 1.20 | 1.00 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | |
| Palermo Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 2.40 | 0.90 | 1.50 | 4 | 6 | 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
Palermo League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 44.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Empoli this season are Bogdan Popov (1), Edoardo Saporiti (1), Gerard Yepes (1)
- Top Assistors for Empoli this season are Cristian Cauz (1), Luca Magnino (1), Matteo Egan (1)
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Empoli vs Palermo Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the Empoli vs Palermo team news before betting. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for Serie B along with up-to-date injury news.
Empoli Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Palermo Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Empoli Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Palermo Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Empoli Lineups
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Empoli Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Matteo Andreoletti
Palermo Player Stats & Squad
Serie B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 13 |
| 2 | Sudtirol | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9:3 | 11 |
| 3 | Mantova | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10:5 | 11 |
| 4 | Modena | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 5 | Ascoli | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7:4 | 10 |
| 6 | Hellas Verona | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10:7 | 7 |
| 7 | Avellino | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 8 | Cesena | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 9 | Benevento | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 10 | Pisa | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8:8 | 7 |
| 11 | Padova | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | 7 |
| 12 | Empoli | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4:6 | 6 |
| 13 | Arezzo | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:13 | 6 |
| 14 | Entella | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 5 |
| 15 | Cremonese | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 5 |
| 16 | Vicenza | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:10 | 5 |
| 17 | Sampdoria | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5:9 | 4 |
| 18 | Catanzaro | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:9 | 3 |
| 19 | Juve Stabia | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:7 | 1 |
| 20 | Carrarese | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palermo | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Mantova | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Ascoli | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Sudtirol | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 5 | Hellas Verona | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 6 |
| 6 | Avellino | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 7 | Benevento | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 8 | Vicenza | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 9 | Padova | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 10 | Cremonese | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 4 |
| 11 | Catanzaro | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 12 | Cesena | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 13 | Sampdoria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 14 | Modena | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 15 | Empoli | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 |
| 16 | Pisa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 17 | Entella | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 18 | Juve Stabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:4 | 1 |
| 19 | Carrarese | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 20 | Arezzo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:7 | 0 |
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