Prediction for match Empoli — Sudtirol

Odds and Probability Percentages for Match Outcome

In Italy's Serie B on January 17, Empoli will face Sudtirol. The 1X2 odds are as follows: Empoli win is priced at 2.37, a draw at 3.08, and a Sudtirol victory at 3.11. In terms of probability: Empoli 39.50%, draw 30.40%, Sudtirol 30.10%. There is no clear favorite according to the odds, but Empoli has a slight edge in terms of probability and odds. Based on these figures, bookmakers expect a tight contest with not many goals. The total goals market reflects this cautious approach: over 2.5 goals is at 2.27, while under 2.5 goals is at 1.61, indicating a preference for a low-scoring game.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Empoli has an average possession of 44.6%, receives 2 yellow cards, commits 13.8 fouls, and is caught offside 2 times per game. Sudtirol in the same period shows 43.4% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 16.6 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. Empoli's last three matches: January 10 Cesena - Empoli 0-1, December 27 Empoli - Frosinone 1-1, December 21 Mantova - Empoli 0-1. Sudtirol's: January 10 Sudtirol - Spezia 2-1, December 27 Juve Stabia - Sudtirol 1-0, December 21 Virtus Entella - Sudtirol 1-1. In their head-to-head on October 5, 2025, Sudtirol lost to Empoli 1-2. These results confirm that both teams play organized football and often secure points in evenly matched games.

Total Goals Statistics

Both teams show low scoring in their last 5 games. Empoli had only 1 out of 5 matches with over 2.5 goals, and Sudtirol similarly with 1 out of 5 over 2.5, the other 4 under. The average goals in Empoli's matches is 2, while Sudtirol's is 1.6. Both teams score an average of 0.8 goals per game, with Empoli conceding 1.2 and Sudtirol 0.8. In the first half, Empoli had 2 out of 5 games with over 1.5 goals, while Sudtirol had 1 out of 5. In the second half, Empoli had only 1 out of 5 over 1.5, Sudtirol had none. By intervals: Empoli most frequently scores between 61-75 minutes (50%), while Sudtirol scores between 31-45 minutes (60%). Conceding: Empoli most often concedes between 16-30 and 61-75 minutes (33% each), Sudtirol towards the end of the match, 76-90 minutes (67%). This trend confirms a low-scoring profile and suggests considering a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.61 as the main option since both teams rarely play high-scoring games, with average goals and under totals clearly prevailing.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

For corners, Empoli averages 4 per match, Sudtirol 3. In the last 5 games, Empoli had 3 out of 5 matches with over 9.5 corners, while Sudtirol had none. Among the lines for total corners, there's a pair: over 8.5 is at 1.60, under 8.5 at 2.16. Empoli to win on corners is priced at 1.87. Based on average values and frequencies, it is logical to expect around 7-8 corners, and a bet on over 8.5 corners seems moderately risky. It can also be noted that Empoli tends to deliver more than Sudtirol, which is reflected in the odds for corners outcome.