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Empoli vs Vicenza Virtus Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 23-10-2026
Oct 2318:30
Match Prediction
Expected score: Empoli 2-1 Vicenza Virtus
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Both teams to scoreYes (59%)
Empoli host Vicenza Virtus in Serie B Round 8, a matchup between two sides struggling to find consistency this season. Both teams sit in the lower half of the table with just 7 and 6 points respectively, making this a crucial opportunity for either to climb away from the relegation zone. The Stadio Carlo Castellani should provide a familiar advantage for the hosts, who will be eager to convert home advantage into three points.
Team form
Empoli
Empoli have won just 2 of their opening 7 matches and sit 14th with a concerning defensive record. Over their last five games, they've scored 5 and conceded 8, averaging 1.0 goals for and 1.6 against. Their most recent outing was a 1-1 draw at Ascoli, where they managed only 38% possession and 0.82 expected goals. The pattern suggests a side that struggles to dominate possession but has shown resilience in recent weeks—they've drawn and lost their last two rather than suffering heavy defeats.
Vicenza Virtus
Vicenza Virtus arrive in worse shape, occupying 17th place with just 1 win in 7 games. Their defensive vulnerabilities are stark: 15 goals conceded in 7 matches, averaging 2.14 per game. Over the last five outings they've shipped 10 goals while scoring only 5, a troubling ratio that reflects their struggles at the back. Their last match, a 2-2 draw at Benevento, showed they can score but cannot keep things tight—they've conceded in every recent fixture and will need to tighten up considerably here.
Head-to-head
The historical record strongly favours Empoli. In their last four meetings, Empoli have won three times and drawn once, with no defeat. They've scored 10 goals across those four games while Vicenza managed only 4. The most recent clash saw Empoli win 4-2 at home in August 2021, and they also prevailed 2-0 away in March 2021. This pattern of dominance gives the hosts genuine confidence.
Key factors
Empoli's home advantage and superior head-to-head record stand out as decisive factors. Tactically, both teams operate in a 3-5-2 formation, suggesting a balanced approach, but Empoli's midfield looks more settled. The key will be whether Empoli can control the tempo—their possession was just 38% last time out, which limits their ability to impose themselves. Vicenza's leaky defence remains their Achilles heel; they've conceded in every recent match and face an Empoli side that, while not prolific, has shown they can find the net. Both teams are capable of scoring, evidenced by the bookmakers pricing both teams to score at 1.64, a fairly attractive proposition given their recent form.
Prediction
Empoli emerge as the most likely winners in what remains a competitive fixture. The hosts' home record, combined with their clear advantage in the head-to-head record, tips the balance in their favour. Vicenza's defensive fragility—conceding 2.14 per game on average—makes them vulnerable to an Empoli side that, despite their own struggles, have shown they can be effective in front of goal. The expected goals balance slightly favours the hosts, and their familiarity with the stadium should prove telling. This is not a runaway outcome; all three results remain plausible. However, the weight of evidence points to a home victory.
Back Empoli to win. The hosts have the historical edge, the home advantage, and face a Vicenza side whose defensive record is simply too poor to ignore. Expect a fairly open game with both sides likely to create chances, but Empoli's superior organisation and experience should prevail. A 2-1 scoreline represents the likeliest outcome, though draws and narrow away wins remain genuine possibilities in what shapes as a competitive Serie B encounter.
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Recent Form
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palermo | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| 2 |  Mantova | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 3 |  Pisa | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 4 |  Modena | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 5 |  Sudtirol | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 6 |  Ascoli | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 7 |  Avellino | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 8 |  Benevento | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 9 |  Arezzo | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 10 |  Virtus Entella | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 11 |  Hellas Verona | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 12 |  Cesena | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| 13 |  Carrarese | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 14 |  Empoli | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 15 |  Padova | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 16 |  Cremonese | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 17 |  Vicenza Virtus | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 18 |  Juve Stabia | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 19 |  Sampdoria | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| 20 |  Catanzaro | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
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