B. Popov
Next: Empoli v Vicenza Virtus · Serie B · Fri 23 Oct, 19:30 BST · Vicenza Virtus allow 15.4 shots per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded) — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
B. Popov (Empoli, forward) has 2 goals and 0 assists in 8 appearances in 2026/27 (326 minutes, all competitions). Shots per 90 in Serie B: 1.78, higher than 33% of 45 forwards. Started 3 of 8. Next: Empoli v Vicenza Virtus, Fri 23 Oct, 19:30 BST.
Key facts
As of 17 October 2026: A forward for Empoli, B. Popov has seven appearances (304 minutes) in Serie B 2026/27.
As of 17 October 2026: In 2026/27 B. Popov has two goals, no assists and eight appearances in the matches TACTIX holds.
As of 17 October 2026: B. Popov averages 2.0 Impact a match over seven games in Serie B matches — 43rd percentile among the 416 Serie B players who qualify.
B. Popov (Empoli) averages a TACTIX Impact of 1.8 per match across eight appearances, and has two goals and zero assists in eight appearances in 2026/27 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 17 October 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 8 appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
B. Popov is a forward at Empoli, with seven appearances and 304 minutes in Serie B 2026/27. TACTIX Impact: 2.0 per match across seven appearances in Serie B matches, the 43rd percentile of 416 qualifying Serie B players. B. Popov has started 3 of eight appearances in 2026/27 (all competitions), averaging 41 minutes. That is 48% of the Serie B minutes available to him (304 of 630 across seven club matches).
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 45 Serie B forwards with 252+ minutes: 0.00 offsides per 90 — fewer than 86% and 0.59 goals per 90 — higher than 80%. B. Popov recorded a foul won in 6 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Forwards, Serie B 2026/27 (n = 45): Scoring (strong, 80th percentile) and Duels (strong, 74th percentile). Lower on the radar: Creation (seventh percentile) and Discipline (24th percentile — fewer is better on this axis), against 45 Forwards, Serie B 2026/27 (n = 45).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 1.0, 5.6, 1.2, 0.6, 5.0 — broadly level, averaging 2.7 against a season figure of 1.8. Discipline: one yellow card in eight appearances in 2026/27. Next up: Empoli v Vicenza Virtus, Fri 23 Oct, 19:30 BST (Serie B). Vicenza Virtus allow 15.4 shots per game over their last 8 (7 with the stat recorded).
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Forwards, Serie B 2026/27 (n = 45): A. Okoro, W. Cheddira and F. Abiuso (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026/27 · all competitions
Started 3 of 8 appearances, 5 from the bench · 41 minutes per appearance · 48% of the Serie B minutes available (304 of 630).
Serie B only: 7 apps · 2 Impact per match in 2026/27. The figures above cover all 2 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the Serie B Impact leaderboard.
B. Popov stats per 90 · Serie B 2026/27, forward
| Stat | B. Popov | vs forwards | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalsper 90 | 0.59 | higher than 80% | 0.57 |
| Shotsper 90 | 1.78 | higher than 33% | 2.61 |
| Shots on targetper 90 | 0.59 | higher than 22% | 0.91 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.3% | higher than 27% | 34.8% |
| Key passesper 90 | 0.30 | higher than 7% | 1.13 |
| Successful dribblesper 90 | 0.59 | higher than 33% | 0.11 |
| Fouls wonper 90 | 2.07 | higher than 69% | 1.70 |
| Offsidesper 90 | 0.00 | fewer than 86% | — |
Per 90 minutes over 304 minutes in Serie B 2026/27. Ranked against 45 Serie B forwards with 252+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction. Last season: the same competition, 794 minutes.
Last 10 appearances · all competitions
- 1+ shot5 of 10
- 2+ shots2 of 10
- 1+ shot on target2 of 10
- 1+ foul won6 of 10
- Scored2 of 10
- Assisted0 of 10
- Booked1 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-05-01 to 2026-10-17, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile radar · Serie B 2026/27, forward
B. Popov · Forwards, Serie B 2026/27 (n = 45) median
| Axis | B. Popov | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 1.78on target 33.3% | 2.30 | 33rd |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.59 | 0.32 | 80th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 0.30 | 1.28 | 7th |
| Passingpasses p90 | 17.76accuracy 65.0% | 22.71 | 38th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.59success 66.7% | 1.00 | 33rd |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 5.63win rate 44.2% | 4.69 | 74th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 1.18 | 1.50 | 38th |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 1.78 | 1.31 | 76th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 304 minutes in Serie B 2026/27. Cohort: 45 players with 252+ minutes — an early-season floor; it rises to 450 as the season goes on, so early cohorts are small.
Where that sits in Serie B
2 per match — 43th percentile of 416 qualifying Serie B players (2+ apps), 2026/27. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · every team, by season · all competitions
Game log · last 10 appearances · all competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | @ Ascoli | 63 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 1 | Match → |
| 2026-10-10 | v Palermo | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 | 5.6 | Match → |
| 2026-09-20 | @ Modena sub | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 | 1.2 | Match → |
| 2026-09-11 | v Arezzo | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 | 0.6 | Match → |
| 2026-09-05 | @ Carrarese sub | 29 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 | 5 | Match → |
| 2026-08-30 | @ Mantova sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | -0.1 | Match → |
| 2026-08-22 | v Cremonese sub | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 | 0.7 | Match → | |
| 2026-08-17 | @ Pisa sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 | 0.2 | Match → |
| 2026-05-08 | @ Monza2025/26 sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 | 0.4 | Match → |
| 2026-05-01 | v Avellino2025/26 sub | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 | 2.4 | Match → |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Impact trend · last 10 matches
TACTIX model: B. Popov’s match projections
Frequently asked questions
- How many shots does B. Popov average per 90?
- B. Popov averages 1.78 shots per 90 minutes in Serie B 2026/27 (304 minutes) — higher than 33% of 45 Serie B forwards with 252+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does B. Popov have this season?
- This season B. Popov has 2 goals and 0 assists in 8 appearances (326 minutes played).
- Does B. Popov start every game?
- B. Popov started 3 of 8 appearances in 2026/27, averaging 41 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does B. Popov get booked?
- B. Popov was booked in 1 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 1 yellow and 0 red this season.
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