14 May 2017 at 13:00

32
Full Time
Referee: Maurizio Mariani

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.

Cagliari2wins
4draws10 meetings
Empoli4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2

Average goals per game

20%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (33%) — the odds may underestimate Empoli.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.4%

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 33.9%Draw 27.6%Away 42.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.903.402.30
Max3.003.782.39
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 market33.1%25.9%41.0%
Public market32.8%25.7%41.4%

Cagliari vs Empoli — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Cagliari
Result vs. Market: Empoli (43%)

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.

CagliariHalf-time:30Empoli
15Shots12
6Shots on target3

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
06/04/25Empoli0–0Cagliari2.53/3.04/3.09
20/09/24Cagliari0–2Empoli2.17/3.32/3.54
03/03/24Empoli0–1Cagliari2.14/3.33/3.56
30/12/23Cagliari0–0Empoli2.05/3.46/3.60
13/02/22Empoli1–1Cagliari1.98/3.78/3.62
22/09/21Cagliari0–2Empoli2.01/3.73/3.58
20/01/19Cagliari2–2Empoli1.96/3.48/3.70
19/08/18Empoli2–0Cagliari2.20/3.24/3.48
17/12/16Empoli2–0Cagliari2.11/3.29/3.81
14/05/17Cagliari3–2Empoli2.95/3.63/2.33

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: Cagliari

W 258D 272L 428
Over 2.549
Goals scored1083

Away Record: Empoli

W 139D 154L 261
Over 2.546
Goals scored570

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Cagliari defeated Empoli 3:2. The match was played in Serie A 2016. Goals were scored by M. Sau 7′, Diego Farias 17′, Diego Farias 45′, M. Zajc 79′, M. Maccarone 84′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Cagliari had 47% possession while Empoli held 53%. Cagliari had 15 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (3 on target) for Empoli. Cagliari made 3 substitutions, Empoli made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Cagliari and Empoli — 5 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Cagliari
Empoli
Kick Off
M. Sau

assist: M. Isla

7′
Fabio Pisacane40′
45′Giuseppe Bellusci
Diego Farias

assist: P. Tachtsidis

45′
Half Time
49′Omar El Kaddouri
51′
O. El KaddouriR. Krunić
61′
J. MauriM. Maccarone
João PedroA. Ioniţă
67′
N. BarellaS. Padoin
75′
76′
M. ThiamM. Zajc
79′
M. Zajc

assist: R. Krunić

M. SauKwang-Song Han
81′
84′
M. Maccarone

assist: M. Zajc

Full Time

Match Statistics

Cagliari had 47% possession against Empoli's 53%. Cagliari registered 15 shots (6 on target) while Empoli managed 12 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 1–5. Fouls committed: 17–11.

6Shots on Goal3
7Shots off Goal6
15Total Shots12
2Blocked Shots3
11Shots insidebox7
4Shots outsidebox5
17Fouls11
1Corner Kicks5
4Offsides3
47%Ball Possession53%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
446Total passes487
358Passes accurate403
80%Passes %83%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Cagliari have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats. Empoli show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Cagliari

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Empoli

DLLWDD

Cagliari vs Empoli Head to Head Results

Cagliari and Empoli have met 11 times — Cagliari won 2, Empoli won 4, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Empoli leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 21 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.91 per match (9 for the home side, 12 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (27%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (18%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2019.

2

Cagliari

5

Drawn

4

Empoli

Goals: 9Goals: 12

Recent Meetings (11)

6 Apr 2025Empoli0 – 0Cagliari
20 Sept 2024Cagliari0 – 2Empoli
3 Mar 2024Empoli0 – 1Cagliari
30 Dec 2023Cagliari0 – 0Empoli
13 Feb 2022Empoli1 – 1Cagliari
22 Sept 2021Cagliari0 – 2Empoli
20 Jan 2019Cagliari2 – 2Empoli
19 Aug 2018Empoli2 – 0Cagliari
17 Dec 2016Empoli2 – 0Cagliari
14 Mar 2015Cagliari1 – 1Empoli
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026