Coppa Italia Betting Preview: Genoa vs Empoli

Serie A team Genoa host Serie B outfit Empoli in this Coppa Italia match, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Thursday 25 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We’re Keen on Genoa to Cover the Line

Genoa should be able to beat Empoli by two goals or more. We’ll back them -1 at -116, meaning money back if the favourites claim a one goal victory, although we think the margin should be bigger.

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1-1 Draw in Previous H2H Encounter

Genoa were defeated on the road in their last game. Bologna won 2-1 at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara in Serie A. Il Grifone had 41% possession and totalled four shots on target, with Mikael Egill Ellertsson scoring the goal.

Empoli lost on the road in their previous game. Pescara won 4-0 at Stadio Adriatico Giovanni Cornacchia in Serie B. The Tuscany side had three shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Genoa have avoided defeat against Empoli in the past seven meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 1-1 Serie A draw at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. The previous 7 H2H games have featured five draws and two Genoa victories.

Genoa – Last 10 League & Coppa Italia Games

1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. Genoa have had 45.4% possession, 356.2 passes and 4.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts, while being awarded 6.1 corners.

Vitinha, Lorenzo Venturino and Andrea Pinamonti are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Aaron Martin Caricol is the leading assists maker with 4, while goalie Nicola Leali has one clean sheet.

Empoli – Last 4 League & Coppa Italia Games

Empoli have won 1, lost 2 and drawn 1, averaging 7.0 attempts, 3.8 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. Guido Pagliuca's side average 47.3% possession, 3.8 corners awarded and 6.3 corners against them, while 2.3 goals have been conceded from 6.3 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts.

Bohdan Popov has scored 4 goals, while Stiven Shpendi has 1. Salvatore Elia has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 4 games.

Genoa vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips

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Match Prediction

The best Asian Handicap bet could be Genoa -1 at -116, especially if you think that they can win handsomely. We are expecting the favourites to dominate when it comes to this Coppa Italia encounter.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Coppa Italia team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Genoa vs Empoli Coppa Italia & league stats:

The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Empoli in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Empoli in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Genoa -1 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.8% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Genoa

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Empoli

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Genoa -1 -116

Total Goals Under 2.5 -130

Both Team To Score No -154

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Genoa vs Empoli 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 Have Genoa as Favourites

With the bookies giving them a 66% probability of winning, Genoa might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -192 when it comes to triumphing in this Coppa Italia clash. If you want to back the outsider, Empoli are available at +525.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Genoa at +108, go for Empoli at +480 or take the draw at +128.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. Both Teams to Score No is available at -154 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.

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Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

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Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Lorenzo Colombo Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Favourite Lorenzo Colombo is available at +350 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa)

Junior Messias (Genoa)

Vitor Oliveira "Vitinha" (Genoa)

Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa)

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Team Stats

Latest Coppa Italia and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Genoa Stats

Empoli Stats

Full-Time Result

1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

1 win, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 4 matches
2 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 2 away matches.

Goals

An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.25 goals scored and 2.25 conceded in the previous 4 matches
An average of 0.50 goals scored and 3.50 conceded in the previous 2 away matches
An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 4 matches
An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 2 away matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 4 matches
BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 2 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 4 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 2 away matches

Corners

An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 3.75 corners awarded and 6.25 corners conceded in the last 4 matches
An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 7.00 corners against in the last 2 away matches
An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 4 matches
An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 2 away matches
Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 3 of the last 4 matches
Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 2 of the last 2 away matches

Possession

An average of 45.40% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 49.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 47.25% possession in the last 4 matches
An average of 47.50% possession in the last 2 away matches
Most possession in 2 of the last 4 matches
Most possession in 1 of the last 2 away matches

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Genoa vs Empoli Lineups & Team News

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