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Modena v Empoli result

Full-time · Modena 2–1 Empoli

Serie B – Italy · · Stadio Alberto Braglia

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The model’s pre-match pick

Modena 2–1 Empoli — Modena won this Serie B – Italy match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Away fouls total over 11.5.

Free pick
Away fouls total over 11.5
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Match report, in numbers

The result

Modena beat Empoli 2–1 at Stadio Alberto Braglia in Serie B – Italy on Sunday 20 September.

The goals

Modena came from behind: Empoli led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Empoli: Gerard Yepes (27’); Modena: A. Belotti (61’, assisted by D. Tonoli) and G. Ambrosino (70’, assisted by A. Bianco).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s three key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with G. Ambrosino’s goal on 70 minutes.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Modena 1.72, Empoli 0.71, from 22 shots to 9 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

Andrea Calzavara, Italy showed four yellow cards — against 4.0 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Modena: G. Olzer (47’) and A. Bianco (66’); Empoli: L. Magnino (20’) and C. Cauz (82’).

What it changes

Modena move down from third to fourth (five league matches played). Modena have scored 18 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games). Modena have conceded 10 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Empoli move down from eighth to 12th (five league matches played). 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.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, D. Tonoli (Modena) 9.7, Gerard Yepes (Empoli) 6.6 and S. Nador (Modena) 6.0 led the match.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Empoli fouls total over 11.5, a Bronze-tier call, did not land — graded in the live track record, misses included.

Next up

Modena next travel to Virtus Entella on 8 November 2026.

Empoli next travel to Padova on 7 November 2026.

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

Next for Modena: Virtus Entella v Modena, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Empoli: Padova v Empoli, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Modena 2–1 Empoli · Serie B – Italy
  • Venue: Stadio Alberto Braglia · Modena
  • Referee: Andrea Calzavara, Italy
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 2): Modena 1 · draws 1 · Empoli 0 · 1.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Modena 2W 1D 2L · Empoli 2W 1D 2L

Modena 2–1 Empoli (Serie B – Italy): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 4 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.25 / 0.88
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.13 / 4.57
Corners
against 5.88 / 4.43 · 5 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
4.63 / 4
Shots on target
against 4.25 / 4.86 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2.25 / 2.86
Cards
against 1.75 / 1.43 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches
4 yellows
Referee · Andrea Calzavara, Italy
28.25 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 8 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 12 September 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 12 September 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. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameModena for / againstLineEmpoli for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5our book
0.88 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
4.13 for · 5.88 against n 8
9.5standard
4.57 for · 4.43 against n 7
Shots
15.13 for · 13 against n 8
19.5standard
11.14 for · 14 against n 7
Shots on target
4.63 for · 4.25 against n 8
8.5standard
4 for · 4.86 against n 7
Fouls committed
14 for · 14.13 against n 8
21.5standard
16.86 for · 13 against n 7
Cards shown
2.25 for · 1.75 against n 8
3.5standard
2.86 for · 1.43 against n 7

Referee: Andrea Calzavara, Italy — 4 yellow cards a game, 0.13 red cards, 28.25 fouls over 8 matches.

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Modena

Modena Goalkeeper

Modena — 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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
L. Chichizola590450 min142.8 /9061.2 /9000 /90
Modena — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Modena before kick-off, to 12 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
L. Chichizola n 890
2.97/2

Modena Defensive

Modena — 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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Bryant Nieling590450 min91.8 /9081.6 /9020.4 /90214.2 /9040.8 /9000 /90
D. Tonoli590450 min81.6 /9040.8 /9020.4 /90193.8 /9051 /9020.4 /90
S. Nador589446 min81.6 /90102 /9051 /90224.4 /9040.8 /9000 /90
F. Zampano578389 min81.9 /9000 /9000 /90153.5 /9051.2 /9010.2 /90
G. Brugman578389 min51.2 /9051.2 /9010.2 /90122.8 /9030.7 /9000 /90
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Modena — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Modena before kick-off, to 12 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
D. Tonoli n 884.4
1.36/3
0.85/1
C. Cauz
Bryant Nieling n 884.4
1.27/1
0.32/0
L. Magnino
L. Chichizola n 890
00/0
0.11/0
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S. Nador n 889.5
0.85/1
0.84/1
C. Cauz
G. Ambrosino n 881.8
1.87/3
2.38/6
E. Saporiti
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Modena — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Modena before kick-off, to 12 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Bryant Nieling n 884.4
1.97/5
D. Tonoli n 884.4
1.76/5
S. Nador n 889.5
1.67/4
G. Ambrosino n 881.8
0.42/1
F. Zampano n 873.3
1.46/3
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Modena Attacking

Modena — 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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
G. Ambrosino586430 min30.6 /9020.4 /90142.9 /9061.3 /90132.7 /9051 /90
G. Caso576380 min20.5 /9010.2 /90102.4 /9061.4 /9071.7 /9081.9 /90
G. Olzer479316 min20.6 /9000 /9092.6 /9041.1 /9041.1 /9041.1 /90
Stênio22243 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9012.1 /90
A. Belotti12222 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9014.1 /9000 /90
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Modena — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Modena before kick-off, to 12 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
D. Tonoli n 884.4
1.26/3
0.32/0
Bryant Nieling n 884.4
0.52/1
0.32/0
L. Chichizola n 890
00/0
00/0
S. Nador n 889.5
00/0
00/0
G. Ambrosino n 881.8
2.97/5
14/3
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Modena — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Modena before kick-off, to 12 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
D. Tonoli n 884.4
00/0
0.11/0
L. Chichizola n 890
00/0
00/0
Bryant Nieling n 884.4
00/0
00/0
S. Nador n 889.5
00/0
00/0
G. Ambrosino n 881.8
0.63/1
0.31/1
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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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. Seghetti490360 min153.8 /9030.8 /9000 /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 12 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Seghetti n 590
3.65/3

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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
C. Cauz490360 min82 /9071.8 /9000 /90153.8 /9061.5 /9000 /90
L. Magnino490360 min71.8 /9020.5 /9000 /90143.5 /9041 /9020.5 /90
M. Curto479315 min20.6 /9030.9 /9010.3 /90113.1 /9072 /9010.3 /90
S. Romagnoli14545 min00 /9000 /9000 /9036 /9000 /9000 /90
E. Saporiti484335 min10.3 /9010.3 /9030.8 /90164.3 /9030.8 /9000 /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 12 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. Cauz n 490
1.53/3
0.52/0
S. Nador
L. Magnino n 890
1.37/3
15/2
Bryant Nieling
J. Seghetti n 590
00/0
0.21/0
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E. Saporiti n 867.9
15/1
1.75/2
G. Ambrosino
M. Curto n 882.4
1.55/3
15/1
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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 12 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. Cauz n 490
24/3
L. Magnino n 890
1.47/3
E. Saporiti n 867.9
0.84/1
M. Curto n 882.4
25/4
Gerard Yepes n 879.9
3.57/6
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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.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
S. Shpendi471282 min10.3 /9000 /9061.9 /9031 /9020.6 /9020.6 /90
B. Popov426102 min10.9 /9000 /9032.6 /9010.9 /9000 /9010.9 /90
J. Ceesay359177 min00 /9000 /9031.5 /9000 /9000 /9021 /90
F. Distefano358174 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9052.6 /9010.5 /90
E. Saporiti484335 min10.3 /9000 /9082.1 /9030.8 /9082.1 /9061.6 /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 12 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
L. Magnino n 890
0.54/0
0.43/0
C. Cauz n 490
0.31/0
00/0
J. Seghetti n 590
00/0
00/0
E. Saporiti n 867.9
2.37/5
0.85/0
M. Curto n 882.4
0.31/1
00/0
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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 12 September 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Cauz n 490
00/0
0.31/0
L. Magnino n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
J. Seghetti n 590
00/0
00/0
E. Saporiti n 867.9
0.32/0
0.31/1
M. Curto n 882.4
00/0
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
ModenaEmpoli
60%Possession40%
1.72Expected goals (xG)0.71
22Shots9
8Shots on target4
8Shots off target2
6Blocked shots3
14Shots inside the box5
3Corners2
6Offsides0
11Fouls11
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
3Saves6
533Passes345
87%Pass accuracy83%

Modena Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
L. Chichizola9000000006.9
D. Tonoli9001326307.2
S. Nador9000000307.6
Bryant Nieling9000101006.9
F. Zampano9000000106.5
A. Bianco90011130Y7.2
G. Caso8300302006.2
Paulo Azzi8300103107.5
G. Ambrosino8310421107.5
G. Brugman6500001007.2
G. Olzer55001121Y6.2
A. Belotti sub3510220007.2
S. Santoro sub2500000006.6
Stênio sub1300000006.7
W. Acquah sub1300000106.6
F. Folino sub1300000006.6

Empoli Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Seghetti9000000008.3
N. Corrado9000000306.3
S. Romagnoli9000110206.5
C. Cauz90000002Y6.6
J. Ceesay9000101106.6
K. Zedadka9000111206.5
E. Saporiti9000002106.9
L. Magnino89000016Y6.9
Gerard Yepes8910220208
E. Biondini7700100206.6
S. Shpendi4100000006.2
B. Popov sub4900000106.5
F. Distefano sub1300001106.7
L. Deli sub10000100–
L. Belardinelli sub10000000–

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form
ModenaLWWLD
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
EmpoliDWLWL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 0.8 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 2
Modena 1 · 1 draw · Empoli 0 · 1.5 goals/game
  • 2026-01-31 Empoli 0–0 Modena
  • 2025-10-24 Modena 2–1 Empoli
League standing · 2026/27
Modena#2 pos20 pts10 pl+8 GD
Empoli#18 pos8 pts10 pl-7 GD
Goals per game
Modena scored1.8
Empoli scored1
Modena conceded1
Empoli conceded1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Modena v Empoli?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Modena v Empoli was Away fouls total over 11.5.
What is the head-to-head record between Modena and Empoli?
In their last 2 meetings, Modena won 1, Empoli won 0 and there was 1 draw, averaging 1.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Modena and Empoli?
Recent form — Modena 2W 1D 2L; Empoli 2W 1D 2L.

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