Empoli v Sudtirol prediction

Serie B – Italy · Tue, 08 Dec 2026 14:00 GMT · Stadio Carlo Castellani

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

TACTIX’s free model pick for Empoli v Sudtirol, Serie B – Italy on Tue, 08 Dec 2026 14:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Empoli host Sudtirol in Serie B – Italy on Tuesday 8 December (kick-off 14:00 UK).

The key numbers

Three of Sudtirol’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (20%).

Empoli are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions. Sudtirol are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Six of Empoli’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in nine of Empoli’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Empoli have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.43. Empoli have scored 10 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games). Empoli have conceded 17 goals, the fifth-most of the 20 clubs.

Both teams scored in seven of Sudtirol’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Sudtirol have one win, three draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.86 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.43. Sudtirol have scored 11 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games). Sudtirol have conceded 10 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Empoli (18th) and Sudtirol (10th) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Sudtirol the stronger side, 65 rating points above Empoli (Sudtirol 1393, Empoli 1328, after at least 167 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 17 January 2026, finished Empoli 0–1 Sudtirol.

Team news

Predicted Empoli XI (3-5-2): J. Seghetti, C. Cauz, M. Curto, L. Magnino, N. Corrado, K. Zedadka, E. Saporiti, G. Yepes, F. Bandinelli, B. Popov, J. Ceesay — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, E. Saporiti (4.7 per match over 11 appearances, five goals) and Gerard Yepes (3.6 per match over nine appearances, one goal) have been Empoli’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Empoli (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), E. Saporiti averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 934 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Gerard Yepes averages 0.4 key passes per 90 over 705 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last nine appearances.

Predicted Sudtirol XI (3-4-2-1): A. Plizzari, A. Giorgini, R. Stivanello, G. Stabile, S. Tronchin, F. Rispoli, S. Molina, V. Lopes, A. Vasic, S. Davì, K. Mixtur — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, S. Tronchin (3.6 per match over 11 appearances, two assists) and A. Plizzari (3.5 per match over 12 appearances) have been Sudtirol’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sudtirol (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), S. Tronchin averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 976 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. A. Plizzari averages 3.6 saves per 90 over 1080 minutes, with two or more saves in 10 of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Tue, 08 Dec 2026 14:00 GMT · Serie B – Italy · Stadio Carlo Castellani
Head-to-head (last 2): Empoli 1 · draws 0 · Sudtirol 1 · 2 goals/game
Recent form: Empoli 0W 2D 3L · Sudtirol 0W 3D 2L

Empoli v Sudtirol (Serie B – Italy): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1 / 0.88

Goals

against 1.75 / 1.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

4.25 / 3.5

Corners

against 4.38 / 5.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

3.63 / 3.5

Shots on target

against 5.13 / 5.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

1.88 / 2

Cards

against 1.75 / 2.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 1 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Empoli for / against	Line	Sudtirol for / against
Goals scored	1 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	0.88 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	4.25 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	3.5 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	12 for · 17.63 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	12.13 for · 17.13 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	3.63 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	3.5 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	13 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	12.5 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.88 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5

Empoli

Empoli Goalkeeper

Empoli — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
J. Seghetti	10	90900 min	373.7 /90	121.2 /90	00 /90

Empoli — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Empoli before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
J. Seghetti n 8	90	3.6 6/4

Empoli Defensive

Empoli — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
C. Cauz	9	88795 min	192.2 /90	151.7 /90	20.2 /90	303.4 /90	91 /90	10.1 /90
L. Magnino	9	84756 min	192.3 /90	101.2 /90	30.4 /90	333.9 /90	91.1 /90	50.6 /90
M. Curto	8	80640 min	81.1 /90	81.1 /90	50.7 /90	233.2 /90	121.7 /90	20.3 /90
S. Romagnoli	4	56225 min	20.8 /90	20.8 /90	31.2 /90	83.2 /90	10.4 /90	10.4 /90
Dawid Bembnista	2	68135 min	10.7 /90	21.3 /90	00 /90	117.3 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Empoli — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Empoli before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
J. Seghetti n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
E. Saporiti n 8	85.1	0.9 4/2	1.2 3/3	—
B. Popov n 8	61.1	1.1 4/2	1.8 6/3	—
C. Cauz n 8	88.1	0.9 5/2	0.3 2/0	—
N. Corrado n 8	85.9	0.3 2/0	0.4 3/0	—
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Empoli — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Empoli before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
E. Saporiti n 8	85.1	1.1 4/2
B. Popov n 8	61.1	0.6 3/0
C. Cauz n 8	88.1	2.2 8/6
N. Corrado n 8	85.9	1.4 6/3
L. Magnino n 8	83.3	2.4 6/5
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Empoli Attacking

Empoli — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
B. Popov	10	54540 min	30.5 /90	00 /90	101.7 /90	40.7 /90	30.5 /90	20.3 /90
J. Ceesay	9	66596 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	101.5 /90	40.6 /90	30.5 /90	60.9 /90
S. Shpendi	9	55499 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	101.8 /90	61.1 /90	40.7 /90	61.1 /90
F. Distefano	6	38228 min	00 /90	00 /90	10.4 /90	00 /90	62.4 /90	31.2 /90
E. Saporiti	10	84844 min	40.4 /90	00 /90	171.8 /90	80.9 /90	171.8 /90	131.4 /90
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Empoli — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Empoli before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
J. Seghetti n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Saporiti n 8	85.1	1.9 5/4	0.8 4/2
B. Popov n 8	61.1	1.8 6/3	0.7 4/0
C. Cauz n 8	88.1	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
N. Corrado n 8	85.9	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
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Empoli — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Empoli before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
J. Seghetti n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Saporiti n 8	85.1	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
B. Popov n 8	61.1	0.6 3/0	0 0/0
C. Cauz n 8	88.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Corrado n 8	85.9	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Sudtirol

Sudtirol Goalkeeper

Sudtirol — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
A. Plizzari	11	90990 min	413.7 /90	40.4 /90	00 /90

Sudtirol — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sudtirol before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
A. Plizzari n 8	90	4.1 8/5

Sudtirol Defensive

Sudtirol — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
A. Giorgini	11	86945 min	90.9 /90	90.9 /90	80.8 /90	242.3 /90	00 /90	00 /90
R. Stivanello	10	89893 min	131.3 /90	60.6 /90	80.8 /90	282.8 /90	80.8 /90	10.1 /90
Giacomo Stabile	8	70558 min	81.3 /90	50.8 /90	61 /90	193.1 /90	101.6 /90	30.5 /90
S. Davì	8	58461 min	91.8 /90	30.6 /90	00 /90	193.7 /90	40.8 /90	00 /90
D. Veroli	8	57452 min	71.4 /90	30.6 /90	40.8 /90	122.4 /90	40.8 /90	00 /90
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Sudtirol — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sudtirol before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
A. Plizzari n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
A. Giorgini n 8	84.4	0 0/0	0.3 2/0	—
S. Molina n 8	80.9	0.7 3/2	1.4 5/3	—
R. Burnete n 8	44.4	3.3 7/4	1.3 4/1	—
R. Stivanello n 8	89.1	0.6 3/1	0.4 3/0	—
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Sudtirol — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sudtirol before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
A. Giorgini n 8	84.4	0.9 5/2
S. Molina n 8	80.9	1.7 6/4
R. Burnete n 8	44.4	3.3 5/3
R. Stivanello n 8	89.1	1.6 6/4
S. Tronchin n 8	88.3	2.5 8/5
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Sudtirol Attacking

Sudtirol — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
R. Burnete	11	41449 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	112.2 /90	30.6 /90	61.2 /90	10.2 /90
A. Okoro	8	54434 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	51 /90	10.2 /90	30.6 /90	30.6 /90
K. Mixtur	8	48383 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	102.3 /90	30.7 /90	30.7 /90	10.2 /90
L. Anghelè	3	40121 min	00 /90	00 /90	10.7 /90	00 /90	00 /90	10.7 /90
S. Merkaj	2	88176 min	10.5 /90	00 /90	10.5 /90	10.5 /90	21 /90	31.5 /90
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Sudtirol — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sudtirol before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
A. Plizzari n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Giorgini n 8	84.4	0.5 3/1	0.3 2/0
S. Molina n 8	80.9	0.3 2/0	0.1 1/0
R. Burnete n 8	44.4	2.3 5/2	0.5 2/0
R. Stivanello n 8	89.1	0.4 2/1	0 0/0
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Sudtirol — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sudtirol before kick-off, to 1 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
A. Plizzari n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Giorgini n 8	84.4	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
S. Molina n 8	80.9	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0
R. Burnete n 8	44.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
R. Stivanello n 8	89.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Empoli v Sudtirol — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

EmpoliLDLLD

Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 1.2 scored / 2.2 conceded per game

SudtirolDLDLD

Last 5: 0W 3D 2L · 0.4 scored / 1.4 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 2

Empoli 1 · 0 draws · Sudtirol 1 · 2 goals/game

2026-01-17 Empoli 0–1 Sudtirol
2025-10-05 Sudtirol 1–2 Empoli

League standing · 2026/27

Empoli#18 pos8 pts10 pl-7 GD

Sudtirol#10 pos14 pts10 pl+1 GD

Goals per game

Empoli scored1

Sudtirol scored1.1

Empoli conceded1.7

Sudtirol conceded1

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What is the head-to-head record between Empoli and Sudtirol?: In their last 2 meetings, Empoli won 1, Sudtirol won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Empoli and Sudtirol?: Recent form — Empoli 0W 2D 3L; Sudtirol 0W 3D 2L.

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