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Empoli vs Palermo Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 10-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Empoli 0-1 Palermo
EmpoliDrawPalermo
Over 2.5 goalsYes (54%)
Both teams to scoreYes (56%)
This clash in Serie B between Empoli and Palermo sees the home side facing a significant challenge against the league leaders. While Empoli will look to turn around their poor start, Palermo arrives with momentum and confidence after a strong beginning to their season.
Team form
Empoli
Empoli currently sits at 13th in the league, managing only 6 points from their first 5 matches with a record of 2 wins and 3 losses. Their recent results have been concerning; they've scored a total of 4 goals while conceding 6, averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.2 goals conceded per game. The home team's recent defeat against Modena (1-2) highlights their struggles, especially after a stronger defensive display against Carrarese (1-0 win). However, they will need more consistent performances, especially in attack, if they are to emerge from this slump.
Palermo
In stark contrast, Palermo sits at the top of the table in 1st place, gathering 13 points from 5 fixtures, with 4 wins and just one draw. They've scored 10 goals and conceded only 5, showcasing an average of 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 goals conceded per game. Their unbeaten run in the league gives them a strong psychological edge. Their form has been particularly robust, recently defeating Sampdoria 3-1, alongside another dominant performance against Arezzo (3-2). This attacking potency suggests that the visitors can capitalize on any vulnerabilities in Empoli's defense.
Head-to-head
Recent encounters between these two teams show a tension-filled rivalry. Out of the last five meetings, Palermo shows an upper hand with 3 wins, while Empoli has enjoyed just 1 win and 1 draw. Their last match on February 7, 2026, ended in a tight 3-2 victory for Palermo, which only adds to the psychological pressure for the home side as they strive to overcome previous setbacks.
Key factors
Analytically, the disparity in goal averages gives Palermo a crucial advantage going into this match. Additionally, Empoli struggles with both scoring and defensive solidity, which opens them up to feasible bouts of pressure from Palermo's agile attacking unit. The different formations employed — Empoli's 3-5-2 against Palermo's 4-3-3 — also mean that individual and tactical battles on the field will determine the control each team can exert. How Empoli manages to defend their backline against the pace and guile of players like Gabriel Strefezza and J. Pohjanpalo will be critical.
Prediction
All indicators suggest that Palermo will extend their excellent form while Empoli tries to find stability. The home chances remain low, as they have struggled to create sufficient goal-scoring opportunities, changing the likelihood of pulling off an upset against a much stronger opponent statistically. This match seems to support a stronger probability favoring the away side.
Given the current form of both teams and historical performance in their head-to-heads, it would be reasonable to expect an away victory for Palermo.
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Recent Form
Empoli
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Palermo
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palermo | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 2 |  Sudtirol | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 3 |  Mantova | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 4 |  Modena | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 |  Ascoli | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 6 |  Padova | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 7 |  Benevento | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 |  Hellas Verona | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 9 |  Avellino | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 10 |  Cesena | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 11 |  Pisa | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 12 |  Arezzo | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 13 |  Empoli | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 14 |  Virtus Entella | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 15 |  Cremonese | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 16 |  Vicenza Virtus | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 17 |  Sampdoria | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 18 |  Catanzaro | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 19 |  Juve Stabia | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 20 |  Carrarese | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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