Palermo vs Empoli Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Feb 2026

Serie B Betting Preview: Palermo vs Empoli

Palermo square off against Empoli at Stadio Renzo Barbera, with kick-off set for 12:15 on Saturday 7 February.

It could be beneficial to back Palermo when they clash with Empoli. There’s loads of value in the -161 that the home team get the job done and we’re therefore going to play the Full-Time Result market.

Palermo have enjoyed five home wins on the bounce. In their last game, they won away at Stadio San Nicola when beating Bari 3-0. I Rosanero had 52% of possession and five shots on target, while Jeremy Le Douaron, Joel Pohjanpalo and Filippo Ranocchia scored one goal each.

Empoli drew 0-0 against Modena in their previous game. This was on home soil at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Alessio Dionisi's men were restricted to 46% possession and recorded two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Palermo triumphed in the last encounter between the pair. Landing a 3-1 away victory when playing Empoli at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

Serie B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Palermo	32	17	10	5	52	27	25	52:27	61
12	Empoli	32	8	12	12	43	47	-4	43:47	36

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Palermo have 6 wins and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. The Sicily team have averaged 52.4% possession and 5.3 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.5 goals from 2.9 shots on goal, 6.8 attempts and 4.7 corners.

Joel Pohjanpalo is the top scorer with 9 goals, Jeremy Le Douaron has 3, with Filippo Ranocchia and Jacopo Segre on 2. Antonio Palumbo is the leading assists maker on 5.

Empoli have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 44.8% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts.

Pietro Pellegri is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Marco Nasti on 2, with Rares Ilie and two others bagging 1. Salvatore Elia, Duccio Degli Innocenti and Brando Moruzzi have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Palermo confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jesse Joronen (GK), Patryk Peda, Mattia Bani, Pietro Ceccaroni, Niccolo Pierozzi, Jacopo Segre, Filippo Ranocchia, Tommaso Augello, Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi, Jeremy Le Douaron, Joel Pohjanpalo.

Empoli confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Andrea Fulignati (GK), Matteo Lovato, Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Antonio Candela, Luca Magnino, Andrea Ghion, Duccio Degli Innocenti, Salvatore Elia, Marco Nasti, Stiven Shpendi.

Palermo vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Palermo vs Empoli betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting guidance and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

Palermo can’t be ignored when they play this Serie B clash, especially as odds of -161 are available for this prediction. Head to the Full-Time Result market to back this value selection.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest Serie B team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Palermo vs Empoli league stats:

• Palermo have won 5 consecutive games at home.
• Palermo have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Palermo have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• Empoli have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 61.7% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Palermo To Win @ -161 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Palermo 2 - 0 Empoli

We’re predicting Palermo to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at +500. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Corners Prediction

Empoli Over 3.5 Corners -120

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Empoli in their past three games, while Palermo have conceded 5.20 corners on average in their last 5 home matches. There are odds of -120 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think Empoli will cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Palermo

Total

10.00 5.30 4.70

Home

9.50 5.10 4.40

Away

9.20 5.10 4.10

Empoli

Total

9.60 4.60 5.00

Home

8.50 4.40 4.10

Away

10.40 4.00 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-114

Palermo Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-114

Empoli Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-118

Most Corners

1

-238

X

+600

2

+200

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Palermo 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.

Palermo are the shortest price to win this Serie B clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 62% probability due to their -161 betting odds. Empoli are regarded as the least likely winner at +410.

If Palermo at -0.75 beat Empoli by one goal, then you get a win with half your stake and the other half refunded. A victory by 2+ goals means a full payout at Asian Handicap odds of -132.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. The Both Teams to Score No option is -127 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

The best betting apps always do a great job when it comes to Serie B matches. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Full-Time Result

1

-161

X

+265

2

+410

Half-Time Result

1

+117

X

+128

2

+430

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-435

X2

+112

Draw No Bet

1

-455

2

+270

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-132

2 Hcp +0.75

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-128

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-111

No

-127

Palermo have racked up five consecutive victories at Stadio Renzo Barbera. I Rosanero have managed six victories, three draws and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 0.40.

Empoli have clocked up six losses and four wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Palermo Home Stats		6-3-1	2.00	1.60	0.40	3	7	1	9
Empoli Away Stats		4-0-6	2.50	0.90	1.60	6	4	3	7

• 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

Palermo vs Empoli Lineups & Team News

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