12 March 2016 at 17:00

11
Full Time
Referee: Michael Fabbri

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Empoli2wins
4draws10 meetings
Sampdoria4wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.2

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Sampdoria.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.3%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 45.1%Draw 30.6%Away 28.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.253.30
Max2.253.303.72
Market favourite:Empoli · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market43.5%30.1%26.3%
Public market43.4%29.4%27.3%

Empoli vs Sampdoria — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Empoli (45%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

EmpoliHalf-time:01Sampdoria
15Shots13
5Shots on target5

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
15/05/23Sampdoria1–1Empoli3.24/3.42/2.26
16/01/23Empoli1–0Sampdoria2.25/3.10/3.60
19/02/22Sampdoria2–0Empoli2.20/3.50/3.25
19/09/21Empoli0–3Sampdoria2.59/3.62/2.63
12/05/19Sampdoria1–2Empoli2.42/3.63/2.84
22/12/18Empoli2–4Sampdoria2.34/3.41/3.11
21/08/16Empoli0–1Sampdoria2.35/3.20/3.27
15/01/17Sampdoria0–0Empoli1.77/3.51/5.40
29/10/15Sampdoria1–1Empoli2.26/3.31/3.31
12/03/16Empoli1–1Sampdoria2.22/3.27/3.51

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Empoli

W 139D 154L 261
Over 2.546
Goals scored570

Away Record: Sampdoria

W 316D 248L 358
Over 2.549
Goals scored1206

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Empoli and Sampdoria drew 1:1. The match was played in Serie A 2015. Goals were scored by F. Quagliarella 41′, V. Laurini 82′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Empoli had 60% possession while Sampdoria held 40%. Empoli had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for Sampdoria. Empoli made 3 substitutions, Sampdoria made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Empoli and Sampdoria — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Empoli
Sampdoria
Kick Off
41′
F. Quagliarella

assist: A. Cassano

Half Time
Mário Rui56′
M. MaccaroneL. Mchedlidze
56′
L. AriaudoL. Bittante
62′
65′
A. CassanoJ. Correa
Andrea Costa69′
78′Ricardo Álvarez
78′
DodôL. Christodoulopoulos
L. ParedesM. Livaja
79′
81′Lazaros Christodoulopoulos
V. Laurini

assist: Mário Rui

82′
90′
F. QuagliarellaÉ. Barreto
Full Time

Match Statistics

Empoli had 60% possession against Sampdoria's 40%. Empoli registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Sampdoria managed 13 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 7–2. Fouls committed: 0–0.

5Shots on Goal5
4Shots off Goal6
15Total Shots13
6Blocked Shots2
9Shots insidebox7
6Shots outsidebox6
0Fouls0
7Corner Kicks2
4Offsides4
60%Ball Possession40%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves4
523Total passes363
437Passes accurate270
84%Passes %74%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Empoli have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Sampdoria show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Empoli

DLLWDD

Sampdoria

LWWWLD

Empoli vs Sampdoria Head to Head Results

Empoli and Sampdoria have met 14 times — Empoli won 2, Sampdoria won 7, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. Sampdoria leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 14 meetings. A combined 28 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (9 for the home side, 19 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (21%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Sampdoria are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2018.

2

Empoli

5

Drawn

7

Sampdoria

Goals: 9Goals: 19

Recent Meetings (14)

6 Apr 2026Sampdoria1 – 0Empoli
28 Oct 2025Empoli1 – 1Sampdoria
3 Aug 2024Empoli0 – 2Sampdoria
15 May 2023Sampdoria1 – 1Empoli
16 Jan 2023Empoli1 – 0Sampdoria
19 Feb 2022Sampdoria2 – 0Empoli
19 Sept 2021Empoli0 – 3Sampdoria
12 May 2019Sampdoria1 – 2Empoli
22 Dec 2018Empoli2 – 4Sampdoria
15 Jan 2017Sampdoria0 – 0Empoli
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026