Prediction for match Empoli — Virtus Entella

Match Analysis: Empoli vs Virtus Entella

In Serie B on April 19, 2026, Empoli faces Virtus Entella. According to the 1X2 odds, Empoli is the favorite: their win is priced at 2.06, a draw at 3.05, and a Virtus Entella victory at 3.94. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Empoli win - 45.49%, draw - 30.72%, Virtus Entella win - 23.78%. For the total goals market, the odds are: Over 2.5 goals at 2.14, Under 2.5 goals at 1.68. Both teams to score: Yes at 1.86, No at 1.84. For individual team totals: Empoli Over 1 goal at 1.48, Virtus Entella Over 0.5 goals at 1.50. For first half goals: Over 0.5 at 1.50, Over 1 at 2.14. Double chance odds are 1X at 1.23, X2 at 1.72, and 12 at 1.35.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Empoli averages 54.6% possession, 2.6 yellow cards, 19.4 fouls, and 2.8 offsides. Virtus Entella, in the same period, averages 46.8% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 14.6 fouls, and 2.2 offsides. Empoli's last three matches: April 12, 2026 - Padova vs Empoli 1-0, April 6, 2026 - Sampdoria vs Empoli 1-0, March 22, 2026 - Empoli vs Pescara 4-2. Virtus Entella's last three matches: April 11, 2026 - Virtus Entella vs Venezia 1-1, April 6, 2026 - Mantova vs Virtus Entella 1-0, March 22, 2026 - Virtus Entella vs Reggiana 3-0. In their last head-to-head on November 1, 2025, Virtus Entella defeated Empoli 1-0.

How Many Goals Will Be Scored in Empoli vs Virtus Entella

On average over the last 5 matches, Empoli games see 2.8 goals, while Virtus Entella matches see 2.4. Empoli scores 1.4 and concedes 1.4 on average, while Virtus Entella scores 1 and concedes 1.4. For Over 2.5 goals, Empoli has 2 out of 5 matches over, Virtus Entella has 3 out of 5 over. In the first half, Over 1.5 goals occurred 2 out of 5 times for both teams. In the second half, Empoli has 3 out of 5 over 1.5, Virtus Entella has 1 out of 5. Empoli most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minute (33%), while Virtus Entella also scores most often in this period (33%). Empoli concedes most frequently between the 31st and 45th minute (40%), Virtus Entella between the 16th and 30th minute (67%). The overall scoring stats and frequency of Over 2.5 goals for both teams suggest that betting on Over 2.5 goals at 2.14 is an appealing option.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Empoli averages 4.8 corners per match, while Virtus Entella averages 3.6. For total corners over 9.5, Empoli has 3 out of 5 matches over, Virtus Entella has 1 out of 5. The line closest to the average total (8.4) is 8.5: Over 8.5 corners is priced at 1.42, under 8.5 at 2.53. Empoli is favored in the corners market with odds of 1.69. Based on recent game dynamics, 8-9 corners can be expected, with Empoli showing slightly more activity in corner deliveries, while Virtus Entella rarely exceeds 4 corners per game. Betting on over 8.5 corners seems justified based on the teams' averages.