12 May 2018 at 13:00

02
Full Time
Referee: Antonio Di Martino

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.

Brescia2wins
3draws10 meetings
Empoli5wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.2

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.1%

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 29.6%Draw 39.3%Away 37.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.202.502.60
Max3.502.602.87
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market28.2%38.2%33.7%
Public market26.8%37.5%35.8%
Δ1.4%0.7%2.1%

Brescia vs Empoli — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Empoli
Result vs. Market: Draw (39%)

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.

BresciaHalf-time:00Empoli
20Shots13
4Shots 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
17/04/21Empoli4–2Brescia1.70/3.46/5.77
27/12/20Brescia1–3Empoli2.55/3.20/2.89
21/12/17Empoli1–1Brescia1.57/3.75/6.85
12/05/18Brescia0–2Empoli3.38/2.54/2.70
29/11/13Empoli2–2Brescia1.87/3.30/4.54
03/05/14Brescia1–3Empoli3.20/2.89/2.49
29/09/12Empoli1–1Brescia2.88/3.06/2.58
26/02/13Brescia0–3Empoli2.13/3.15/3.65
28/01/12Empoli0–2Brescia2.67/2.96/2.72
04/09/11Brescia2–1Empoli1.88/3.10/4.34

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: Brescia

W 296D 270L 240
Over 2.545
Goals scored1044

Away Record: Empoli

W 232D 180L 148
Over 2.545
Goals scored799

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Empoli defeated Brescia 2:0. The match was played in Serie B 2017. Goals were scored by F. Caputo 62′, A. Donnarumma 88′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Brescia had 40% possession while Empoli held 60%. Brescia had 15 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (5 on target) for Empoli. Brescia made 3 substitutions, Empoli made 3.

Match Events

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

Brescia
Empoli
Kick Off
F. FurlanJ. Dall'Oglio
35′
Half Time
62′
F. Caputo

assist: G. Di Lorenzo

N. ŠpalekE. Torregrossa
65′
66′
A. PiuA. Donnarumma
A. LonghiFelipe Curcio
82′
82′
M. PasqualF. Veseli
86′
H. TraorèM. Zajc
88′
A. Donnarumma

assist: M. Zajc

Full Time

Match Statistics

Brescia had 40% possession against Empoli's 60%. Brescia registered 15 shots (4 on target) while Empoli managed 12 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 7–8. Fouls committed: 13–12.

4Shots on Goal5
11Shots off Goal7
15Total Shots12
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
13Fouls12
7Corner Kicks8
0Offsides3
40%Ball Possession60%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Brescia lined up in a 4-3-2-1 formation under I. Pulga, while Empoli deployed a 4-3-1-2 under A. Andreazzoli.

Defensive Solidity

Brescia deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Empoli's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Brescia field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Empoli's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Brescia start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Empoli averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Brescia4-3-2-14-3-1-2Empoli
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Minelli35Gastald.33Longhi3Somma15Coppola.30Furlan25Bisoli20Ndoj34Tonali9Caracci.27Špalek21Terracc.23Pasqual3Maietta28Lorenzo13Luperto19Castagn.8Krunić10Bennacer15Traorè11Caputo7Piu

Substitutes

Coach: I. Pulga

Substitutes

Coach: A. Andreazzoli

BresciaPosition StrengthEmpoli
Brescia4-3-2-1
1GoalkeeperS. Minelli
35DefenderD. Gastaldello
33DefenderA. Longhi
3DefenderM. Somma
15DefenderM. Coppolaro
30MidfielderF. Furlan
25MidfielderD. Bisoli
20MidfielderE. Ndoj
34MidfielderS. Tonali
9ForwardA. Caracciolo
27ForwardN. Špalek
Empoli4-3-1-2
21GoalkeeperP. Terracciano
23DefenderM. Pasqual
3DefenderD. Maietta
28DefenderG. Di Lorenzo
13DefenderS. Luperto
19MidfielderM. Castagnetti
8MidfielderR. Krunić
10MidfielderI. Bennacer
15MidfielderH. Traorè
11ForwardF. Caputo
7ForwardA. Piu

Recent Form

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

Brescia

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Empoli

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Brescia vs Empoli Head to Head Results

Brescia and Empoli have met 4 times — Brescia won 0, Empoli won 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Empoli leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 15 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.75 per match (4 for the home side, 11 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (75%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 3 games (75%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Empoli are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2021.

0

Brescia

1

Drawn

3

Empoli

Goals: 4Goals: 11

Recent Meetings (4)

17 Apr 2021Empoli4 – 2Brescia
27 Dec 2020Brescia1 – 3Empoli
25 Nov 2020Empoli3 – 0Brescia
21 Dec 2017Empoli1 – 1Brescia
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026