Empoli vs Sampdoria Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Oct 2025

Serie B Betting Preview: Empoli vs Sampdoria

Empoli host Sampdoria in this Italian Serie B game at Stadio Carlo Castellani, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Tuesday 28 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We believe that Empoli will get the better of Sampdoria and the favourites are excellent value at +143. The Full-Time Result odds look really attractive and we’re confident of landing a return here.

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Empoli were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Stadio Alberto Braglia. Modena claimed a 2-1 win. The Tuscany outfit enjoyed 55% possession and had one shot on target, with Joseph Ceesay scoring the goal.

Sampdoria played Frosinone at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Massimo Donati's side had 52% possession and managed two shots on goal, with Massimo Coda finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Sampdoria and Empoli saw the former host a 1-1 Serie A draw at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. The past 5 H2H games have involved two wins each and one draw.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Empoli	15	5	5	5	23	21	2	23:21	20
19	Sampdoria	15	3	4	8	15	22	-7	15:22	13

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Empoli have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. Gli Azzurri have averaged 51.3% possession and 5.1 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.8 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 8.9 attempts and 4.7 corners.

Stiven Shpendi and Bohdan Popov are the top scorers with 4 goals each, while Joseph Ceesay has 2. Rares Ilie has made the most assists with 3.

Sampdoria have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 9.7 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. The Genoa club average 47.7% possession, 4.1 corners in their favour and 3.6 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts.

The top scorers have been Massimo Coda on 4, followed by Fabio Depaoli and Nikolas Ioannou with 2. Look no further than Simone Pafundi for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Empoli confirmed lineup (3-5-1-1): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Marco Curto, Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Salvatore Elia, Lorenzo Ignacchiti, Franco Carboni, Andrea Ghion, Duccio Degli Innocenti, Pietro Pellegri, Stiven Shpendi.

Sampdoria confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Simone Ghidotti (GK), Leonardo Benedetti, Alex Ferrari, Dennis Hadzikadunic, Marvin Cuni, Oliver Abildgaard, Nikolas Ioannou, Matteo Ricci, Luigi Cherubini, Liam Henderson, Massimo Coda.

Empoli vs Sampdoria Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Empoli vs Sampdoria bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation, corners outlook and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Empoli considering they are +143 to record a Serie B victory. We’ll take this bet with confidence based on the stats that are available to us.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Serie B form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Empoli vs Sampdoria league stats:

• Sampdoria have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

According to the odds, there’s a 41.2% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 50%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Empoli 1 - 0 Sampdoria

Empoli are available at +430 when it comes to them winning 1-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Corners Prediction

Empoli Over 4.5 Corners -147

Empoli have covered the 4.5 corners line in three straight games, while Sampdoria have conceded an average of 5.80 corners in the past 5 games. The Empoli Team Corners line is on the low side and we’re looking to go over this number at odds of -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Empoli

Total

9.80 5.10 4.70

Home

8.20 4.20 4.00

Away

9.00 4.80 4.20

Sampdoria

Total

7.70 4.10 3.60

Home

7.20 4.30 2.90

Away

8.50 4.00 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+107

Under 9.5

-152

Empoli Corners

Over 4.5

-119

Under 4.5

-119

Sampdoria Corners

Over 4.5

+107

Under 4.5

-154

Most Corners

1

-112

X

+600

2

+120

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Empoli vs Sampdoria 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 Empoli as +120 favourites for this Serie B clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 45% likely to win. At +205, Sampdoria are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There’s the chance to back Empoli at -114 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat Sampdoria but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. The Both Teams to Score market provides some good options, with Yes and No hard to split in terms of odds.

The top football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest Serie B matches. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+230

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

+115

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-370

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-114

2 Hcp +0.25

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-149

Over 2.5

+104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-120

Empoli have gone unbeaten at Stadio Carlo Castellani in the last five games. The Tuscany outfit have collected six draws, two wins and two defeats in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Sampdoria have not triumphed in ten straight away matches. Massimo Donati's side have recorded five draws and five defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Empoli overcame Sampdoria 1-0 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		2-6-2	2.50	1.30	1.20	5	5	8	2
Sampdoria Away Stats		0-5-5	2.40	0.80	1.60	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

Empoli vs Sampdoria Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Empoli vs Sampdoria team news before betting. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Serie B lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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