Empoli vs Virtus Entella – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

19/04/2026 at 13:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))

Stadio Carlo Castellani (Empoli).

Serie B - Round 35
Referee: Marinelli L. (Ita)
Where to Watch on TV:


Italy	DAZN Italia, LAB Channel
World	Onefootball

Match Stats


Expected goals (xG)
0.96	0.81
Ball possession
62%	38%
Total shots
15	9
Shots on target
2	1
Big chances
2	1
Corner kicks
6	5
Passes
78% (334/427)	67% (176/262)
Yellow cards
1	3
Expected goals (xG)
0.96	0.81
xG on target (xGOT)
1.46	0.50
Total shots
15	9
Shots on target
2	1
Shots off target
6	5
Blocked shots
7	3
Shots inside the box
10	6
Shots outside the box
5	3
Hit the woodwork
0	0
Headed goals
1	1
Big chances
2	1
Corner kicks
6	5
Touches in opposition box
28	17
Accurate through passes
1	1
Offsides
3	2
Free kicks
13	11
Passes
78% (334/427)	67% (176/262)
Long passes
49% (38/77)	35% (19/54)
Passes in final third
62% (68/109)	55% (42/77)
Crosses
17% (6/35)	21% (4/19)
Expected assists (xA)
1.38	0.47
Throw ins
31	22
Fouls
11	13
Tackles
30% (3/10)	50% (4/8)
Duels won
46	53
Clearances
24	44
Interceptions
4	9
Errors leading to shot
0	0
Errors leading to goal
0	0
Goalkeeper saves
1	1
xGOT faced
0.50	1.46
Goals prevented
-0.50	0.46

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Half (0 - 1)
13', 0 - 1, Guiu B. ⚽, Mezzoni F. (A),
20', Guarino G. 🟨,
2nd Half (1 - 0)
46', Fila D. ↓, Nasti M. ↑,
50', 1 - 1, Magnino L. ⚽, Shpendi S. (A),
55', Moruzzi B. ↓, Candela A. ↑,
55', Mezzoni F. 🟨,
64', Di Mario S. 🟨,
74', Yepes G. ↓, Ghion A. ↑,
74', Elia S. ↓, Ceesay J. ↑,
74', Mezzoni F. ↓, Dalla Vecchia M. ↑,
74', Karic N. ↓, Alborghetti M. ↑,
80', Guiu B. ↓, Tirelli M. ↑,
80', Cuppone L. ↓, Debenedetti A. ↑,
84', Shpendi S. ↓, Bianchi F. ↑,
90', Marconi I. 🟨,
90+1', Marconi I. ↓, Turicchia R. ↑,

Highlights

https://tinyurl.com/mua835ke

Chances of winning

Empoli
44.4%

Draw
31.1%

Virtus Entella
24.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

46.7%

28.6%

24.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

49.1%

27.2%

23.5%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Empoli has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.3%)

Virtus Entella has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.1%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Empoli than the current prediction. (+4.7%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Virtus Entella than the current prediction. (-1.1%)

Empoli - Virtus Entella Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.11 ↑ (1.96)	3.04 ↓ (3.2)	3.78 ↑ (3.72)	6.7% (9.1%)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.25

What is the prediction for Empoli - Virtus Entella?

Users Predictions: 13 users predict this event. Empoli will win (votes: 8 - 61.5%). Virtus Entella will win (votes: 1 - 7.7%). It will Tie (votes: 4 - 30.8%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Empoli: 35% – 88%.

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.

Preview Facts

A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 15 and 16 in the zone Serie B (Play Out: ))
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Empoli won 2.
Recent performances by Empoli have been up and down (last 5 games: 1 wins).
Virtus Entella is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
Virtus Entella may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
Empoli will hold a modest advantage in this match.
There will not play in Empoli: Pellegri P. (Knee Injury)
There will not play in Virtus Entella: Squizzato N. (Yellow Cards)
There are questionable in Virtus Entella: Tiritiello A. (Injury)
In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Empoli won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 14:14. (average 1.8:1.8).
Including home matches between the teams, Empoli won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 6:7. (average 1.5:1.8).

How many head-to-head matches has Empoli won against Virtus Entella?

Empoli has won 0 of their last 2 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Virtus Entella won against Empoli?

Virtus Entella has won 2 of their last 2 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Empoli - Virtus Entella were as follows:

01.11.2025 Virtus Entella - Empoli 1:0

26.07.2025 Empoli - Virtus Entella 1:2

Latest results of Empoli

12.04.2026 Padova - Empoli 1:0 ✺

06.04.2026 Sampdoria - Empoli 1:0 ✺

22.03.2026 Empoli - Pescara 4:2 ✺

17.03.2026 Spezia - Empoli 1:1 ✺

14.03.2026 Empoli - Mantova 2:2 ✺

Latest results of Virtus Entella

11.04.2026 Virtus Entella - Venezia 1:1 ✺

06.04.2026 Mantova - Virtus Entella 1:0 ✺

22.03.2026 Virtus Entella - Reggiana 3:0 ✺

18.03.2026 Pescara - Virtus Entella 3:0 ✺

15.03.2026 Virtus Entella - Avellino 1:2 ✺

Italian Serie B Table

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Venezia	36	23	9	4	73:29	44	78
2	Monza	36	22	9	5	57:27	30	75
3	Frosinone	36	21	12	3	70:34	36	75
4	Palermo	36	19	12	5	58:29	29	69
5	Catanzaro ✔	36	15	14	7	58:45	13	59
6	Modena ✔	36	14	10	12	47:34	13	52
7	Juve Stabia	36	11	17	8	43:43	0	50
8	Avellino	36	12	10	14	42:54	-12	46
9	Cesena	36	12	9	15	42:52	-10	45
10	Carrarese	36	10	13	13	46:50	-4	43
11	Mantova	36	12	7	17	42:50	-8	43
12	Sampdoria	36	10	11	15	34:47	-13	41
13	Sudtirol	36	8	16	12	37:46	-9	40
14	Padova	36	10	10	16	34:46	-12	40
15	Entella	36	9	12	15	34:48	-14	39
16	Empoli	36	8	13	15	44:52	-8	37
17	Pescara	36	7	13	16	50:64	-14	34
18	Bari	36	8	10	18	33:58	-25	34
19	Reggiana	36	8	10	18	34:54	-20	34
20	Spezia	36	8	9	19	40:56	-16	33

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Clinched Spots for Teams

Catanzaro is Qualified for Serie B (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
Modena is Qualified for Serie B (Play Offs Quarter~finals)