Virtus Entella v Empoli prediction

Serie B – Italy · Sat, 05 Dec 2026 14:00 GMT · Stadio Comunale

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

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Virtus Entella v Empoli, Serie B – Italy on Sat, 05 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

Virtus Entella host Empoli in Serie B – Italy on Saturday 5 December (kick-off 14:00 UK).

Form and the table

Six of Virtus Entella’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in nine of Virtus Entella’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Virtus Entella have two wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.29 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 1.14. Virtus Entella have scored 11 goals, the 10th-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games). Virtus Entella have conceded 12 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

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%). Away from home, Empoli have one win, three draws and four defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.75 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.63. 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.

Virtus Entella are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Empoli are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions. Virtus Entella (14th) and Empoli (18th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Virtus Entella the stronger side, 76 rating points above Empoli (Virtus Entella 1403, Empoli 1328, after at least 167 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 19 April 2026, finished Empoli 1–1 Virtus Entella.

Team news

Predicted Virtus Entella XI (3-5-2): F. Del Frate, A. Tiritiello, M. Alborghetti, L. Parodi, A. Franzoni, N. Squizzato, L. Vignali, L. Benedetti, F. Mezzoni, L. Cuppone, B. Guiu — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Tiritiello (4.3 per match over 11 appearances, two goals) and Bernat Guiu (4.1 per match over 11 appearances, three goals and two assists) have been Virtus Entella’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Virtus Entella (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), A. Tiritiello averages 2.4 tackles per 90 over 900 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances. Bernat Guiu averages 2.7 shots per 90 over 831 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances.

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.

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

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sat, 05 Dec 2026 14:00 GMT · Serie B – Italy · Stadio Comunale
Head-to-head (last 6): Virtus Entella 3 · draws 1 · Empoli 2 · 3.17 goals/game
Recent form: Virtus Entella 1W 2D 2L · Empoli 0W 2D 3L

Virtus Entella v Empoli (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

1.25 / 1

Goals

against 1.13 / 1.75 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

3.5 / 4.25

Corners

against 3.5 / 4.38 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

4.25 / 3.63

Shots on target

against 3.38 / 5.13 · 0 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.38 / 1.88

Cards

against 2.25 / 1.75 · 4 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	Virtus Entella for / against	Line	Empoli for / against
Goals scored	1.25 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	3.5 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4.25 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	14.25 for · 10.88 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	12 for · 17.63 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	4.25 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	3.63 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	13.38 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	13 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.38 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.88 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5

Virtus Entella

Virtus Entella Goalkeeper

Virtus Entella — 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
F. Del Frate	9	90810 min	212.3 /90	60.7 /90	00 /90
E. Torrielli	1	9090 min	22 /90	00 /90	00 /90

Virtus Entella — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Virtus Entella 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+
F. Del Frate n 8	90	2.5 4/3

Virtus Entella Defensive

Virtus Entella — 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
M. Alborghetti	10	82823 min	161.7 /90	212.3 /90	20.2 /90	454.9 /90	141.5 /90	20.2 /90
A. Tiritiello	9	89799 min	202.3 /90	111.2 /90	50.6 /90	697.8 /90	70.8 /90	20.2 /90
L. Parodi	8	86689 min	60.8 /90	40.5 /90	40.5 /90	283.7 /90	111.4 /90	20.3 /90
I. Marconi	3	78234 min	31.2 /90	31.2 /90	20.8 /90	93.5 /90	41.5 /90	20.8 /90
N. Previtali	3	67201 min	20.9 /90	41.8 /90	20.9 /90	83.6 /90	10.4 /90	00 /90
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Virtus Entella — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Virtus Entella 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. Franzoni n 8	88.5	1.1 7/2	1.8 6/5	—
M. Alborghetti n 8	80.4	1.3 5/3	0.3 2/0	—
Bernat Guiu n 8	70.4	2.4 7/5	3.2 6/6	—
N. Squizzato n 8	72.1	1.6 6/3	0.2 1/0	—
F. Del Frate n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
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Virtus Entella — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Virtus Entella 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. Franzoni n 8	88.5	1.5 7/4
M. Alborghetti n 8	80.4	1.5 5/4
Bernat Guiu n 8	70.4	1.4 5/2
N. Squizzato n 8	72.1	2.3 6/3
A. Tiritiello n 8	88.6	2.4 8/7
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Virtus Entella Attacking

Virtus Entella — 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
Bernat Guiu	10	74741 min	20.2 /90	20.2 /90	222.7 /90	91.1 /90	202.4 /90	111.3 /90
L. Cuppone	8	69554 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	162.6 /90	50.8 /90	61 /90	61 /90
M. Tirelli	6	49295 min	20.6 /90	00 /90	61.8 /90	51.5 /90	51.5 /90	00 /90
Giacomo Corona	4	33133 min	21.4 /90	00 /90	42.7 /90	21.4 /90	00 /90	00 /90
F. Forte	3	75225 min	00 /90	00 /90	31.2 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Virtus Entella — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Virtus Entella 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. Franzoni n 8	88.5	1.5 6/4	0.8 5/1
M. Alborghetti n 8	80.4	0.3 1/1	0.1 1/0
Bernat Guiu n 8	70.4	3 8/5	1.4 6/2
N. Squizzato n 8	72.1	0.8 3/2	0 0/0
F. Del Frate n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Virtus Entella — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Virtus Entella 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. Franzoni n 8	88.5	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
M. Alborghetti n 8	80.4	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
Bernat Guiu n 8	70.4	0.3 2/0	0.3 2/0
N. Squizzato n 8	72.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
F. Del Frate n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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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.
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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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

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

Recent form

Virtus EntellaDWLDL

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 0.8 scored / 1.2 conceded per game

EmpoliLDLLD

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

Head-to-head last 6

Virtus Entella 3 · 1 draw · Empoli 2 · 3.17 goals/game

2026-04-19 Empoli 1–1 Virtus Entella
2025-11-01 Virtus Entella 1–0 Empoli
2021-03-20 Empoli 1–0 Virtus Entella
2020-12-12 Virtus Entella 2–5 Empoli
2020-07-17 Empoli 2–4 Virtus Entella
2019-12-14 Virtus Entella 2–0 Empoli

League standing · 2026/27

Virtus Entella#14 pos10 pts10 pl-1 GD

Empoli#18 pos8 pts10 pl-7 GD

Goals per game

Virtus Entella scored1.1

Empoli scored1

Virtus Entella conceded1.2

Empoli conceded1.7

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What is the head-to-head record between Virtus Entella and Empoli?: In their last 6 meetings, Virtus Entella won 3, Empoli won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
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