Empoli and Avellino face each other on Friday 05.01.2026, at 14:00 (UK Time), in a Serie B 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Empoli's home ground, the Stadio Carlo Castellani.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Empoli Football Club S.p.A. and Unione Sportiva Avellino 1912 S.r.l., grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Empoli vs Avellino
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Empoli preview
Empoli heads into the match with the following record in the Serie B: in 36 matches, Empoli Football Club S.p.A. secured 8 victories, 13 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.03 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Blues's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Empoli has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 46 goals, of which 44 were scored in the Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.22 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Steven Shpendi, who has found the back of the net 13 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Salvatore Elia has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, Empoli has conceded 52 goals in the Serie B (an average of 1.44 per game) and 54 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.46 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Avellino preview
Avellino comes into the game with 36 matches played so far in the Serie B. They have secured 12 victories, 10 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 1.28 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 10 draws, and 15 losses.
Unione Sportiva Avellino 1912 S.r.l.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 42 goals during this period. Of that total, 42 were netted in the Serie B, with an average of 1.17 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.14.
The Wolves's offensive system is led by Tommaso Biasci, the team's top scorer this season. The italian forward has found the back of the net 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Dimitris Sounas. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 54 goals with an average of 1.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 55 goals in 37 matches, averaging 1.49 per match.
Head to head: Empoli vs Avellino
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Empoli
Italy - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L W |
0.8 |
| Home | D W D D D |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 22% | 22% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.67 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1.5 | 0.94 |
| Conceded | 1.44 | 1.17 | 1.72 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 78% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 11% | 39% |
| 1st to Score | 39% | 33% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.57 | 1.13 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.17 | 1.72 |
Avellino
Italy - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D L L |
1.4 |
| Home | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 44% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.78 | 2.56 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.39 | 0.94 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.39 | 1.61 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 56% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 28% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 28% | 39% |
| 1st to Score | 39% | 56% | 28% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.34 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.45 | 1.67 |
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