Monza vs Empoli Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 May 2026

Serie B Betting Preview: Monza vs Empoli

Monza take on Empoli at U-Power Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Friday 8 May.

If you agree with our verdict that Monza can defeat Empoli, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -164 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out on the Full-Time Result market.

Monza have enjoyed two Serie B home victories in a row. They were defeated in their last league game when losing 3-2 away to Mantova. Paolo Bianco's team had the majority of the ball enjoying 56% possession and ten shots on target, while Lorenzo Lucchesi and Dany Mota scored one goal each.

Empoli have suffered three consecutive defeats away from home. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 1-0 home victory against Avellino at Stadio Carlo Castellani. The Tuscany outfit had 42% possession and managed nine shots on goal, with Matteo Lovato on target in the 58th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Empoli are unbeaten when it comes to the past four meetings against Monza, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Stadio Carlo Castellani. The past 9 H2H matches have included four draws, three Empoli wins and two Monza victories.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Monza	38	22	10	6	61	32	29	61:32	76
15	Empoli	38	9	14	15	47	54	-7	47:54	41

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. Monza have had 50.0% possession and 5.0 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.0 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts, while being awarded 3.5 corners.

Andrea Petagna is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Patrick Cutrone and Matteo Pessina each have 3. Paulo Azzi is the top assists maker with 3.

Empoli have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 11.0 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 47.2% possession, 4.9 corners in their favour and 5.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 10.5 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

The leading scorer has been Stiven Shpendi with 4, while Matteo Lovato and Edoardo Saporiti have 2. Edoardo Saporiti and Salvatore Elia are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Monza confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Demba Thiam (GK), Filippo Delli Carri, Andrea Carboni, Lorenzo Lucchesi, Adam Bakoune, Matteo Pessina, Hernani, Samuele Birindelli, Giuseppe Caso, Patrick Cutrone, Andrea Petagna.

Empoli confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Gabriele Guarino, Matteo Lovato, Simone Romagnoli, Antonio Candela, Salvatore Elia, Andrea Ghion, Luca Magnino, Gerard Yepes, Stiven Shpendi, Marco Nasti.

Monza vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Monza vs Empoli betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, a corners betting angle, correct score insight and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Monza with a fair degree of confidence for this Serie B clash. This looks a value pick at -164 which means we can secure a healthy return if they’re able to win.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of Serie B data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Monza vs Empoli league stats:

• Monza have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Monza have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Monza have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Empoli have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Empoli have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Empoli have lost their last 3 games on the road.

The best football betting sites make it a 62.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. 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

Monza 2 - 0 Empoli

Monza can be backed to win 2-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +550 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Corners Prediction

Empoli Over 3.5 Corners -132

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Empoli in six straight matches, while the previous 10 Monza home games have seen them concede an average of 4.80 corners. The amount of Empoli corners could be bigger than the Team Corners line suggests and that leads us to a bet at odds of -132.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Monza

Total

8.50 5.00 3.50

Home

11.50 6.70 4.80

Away

8.70 5.20 3.50

Empoli

Total

10.80 4.90 5.90

Home

10.50 7.10 3.40

Away

10.10 3.90 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

-103

Monza Corners

Over 5.5

-130

Under 5.5

-110

Empoli Corners

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

-103

Most Corners

1

-227

X

+650

2

+190

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Monza vs Empoli 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.

With an approximate 62% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -164 betting odds for Monza triumphing in this Serie B encounter. Empoli are the +375 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

One Asian Handicap bet involves backing Monza -0.75 at -135. If they beat Empoli by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -143 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

-164

X

+290

2

+375

Half-Time Result

1

+110

X

+135

2

+380

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-500

X2

+112

Draw No Bet

1

-417

2

+250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-135

2 Hcp +0.75

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+102

Over 2.5

-147

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

-104

Monza are unbeaten over their previous ten games at U-Power Stadium. Paolo Bianco's team have eight victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

Empoli have not won in the past nine away matches. The Tuscany outfit have collected seven losses, two draws and one victory in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

When the sides last met at U-Power Stadium, Empoli beat Monza 3-1. We’ve seen the previous 4 H2H meetings at U-Power Stadium involve two triumphs for Monza, one draw and one win for Empoli.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Monza Home Stats		8-2-0	2.80	2.20	0.60	6	4	5	5
Empoli Away Stats		1-2-7	2.70	0.90	1.80	5	5	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

Monza vs Empoli Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Monza vs Empoli team news. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for Serie B along with the latest injury news.

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