21 August 2016 at 18:45

01
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.

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 (41%) — the odds may underestimate Sampdoria.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.5%

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 42.6%Draw 31.3%Away 30.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.303.103.10
Max2.383.293.40
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 market41.4%29.8%28.8%
Public market41.4%29.8%28.9%

Empoli vs Sampdoria — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Sampdoria
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.

EmpoliHalf-time:01Sampdoria
8Shots15
3Shots 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

Sampdoria defeated Empoli 1:0. The match was played in Serie A 2016. Goals were scored by L. Muriel 37′. 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Empoli had 52% possession while Sampdoria held 48%. Empoli had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 16 (5 on target) for Sampdoria. Empoli made 3 substitutions, Sampdoria made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Empoli and Sampdoria — 1 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Empoli
Sampdoria
Kick Off
37′
L. Muriel

assist: R. Álvarez

Half Time
A. TelloR. Krunić
46′
R. MaielloD. Croce
60′
61′
R. ÁlvarezP. Schick
68′Édgar Barreto
75′Daniel Pavlović
75′
L. MurielA. Budimir
M. BüchelA. Gilardino
81′
83′Emiliano Viviano
Massimo Maccarone84′
Riccardo Saponara86′
86′
É. BarretoM. Eramo
Full Time

Match Statistics

Empoli had 52% possession against Sampdoria's 48%. Empoli registered 8 shots (3 on target) while Sampdoria managed 16 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 2–5. Fouls committed: 17–32.

3Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal6
8Total Shots16
0Blocked Shots5
5Shots insidebox8
3Shots outsidebox8
17Fouls32
2Corner Kicks5
6Offsides0
52%Ball Possession48%
2Yellow Cards4
1Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
489Total passes434
380Passes accurate326
78%Passes %75%

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 6, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. Sampdoria leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 14 meetings. A combined 29 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.07 per match (10 for the home side, 19 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (50%). 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

6

Drawn

6

Sampdoria

Goals: 10Goals: 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