Empoli and Südtirol face each other on Saturday 01.17.2026, 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 and Südtirol, 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 Südtirol
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Empoli preview
Empoli heads into the match with the following record in the Serie B: in 19 matches, Empoli Football Club secured 7 victories, 6 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.42 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Empoli's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Empoli has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 28 goals, of which 26 were scored in the Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.37 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Steven Shpendi, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Salvatore Elia has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Empoli has conceded 24 goals in the Serie B (an average of 1.26 per game) and 28 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.33 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Südtirol preview
Südtirol comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the Serie B. They have secured 3 victories, 10 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses.
Biancorossi's attack has been highly effective, scoring 19 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the Serie B, with an average of 0.95 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.95.
Tirolesi's offensive system is led by Silvio Merkaj, the team's top scorer this season. The albanian forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Daniele Casiraghi. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.16 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 25 goals in 20 matches, averaging 1.25 per match.
Head to head: Empoli vs Südtirol
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 | W D W L L |
1.42 |
| Home | D L W W D |
1.5 |
| Away | W W L W L |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 30% | 44% |
| Goals | 2.63 | 2.8 | 2.44 |
| Scored | 1.37 | 1.7 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.26 | 1.1 | 1.44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 80% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 20% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 40% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.41 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.27 | 1.71 |
Südtirol
Italy - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D D D |
1 |
| Home | W D L D L |
1.22 |
| Away | L D D D D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 16% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.11 | 2.22 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.95 | 1.11 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 1.16 | 1.11 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 63% | 56% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 11% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 44% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 33% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.61 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.5 | 1.44 |
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