7 May 2018 at 18:30

11
Full Time
Referee: Serra Marco

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
4draws6 meetings
Cremonese0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.7

Average goals per game

33%

Games with 3+ goals

83%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (53%) — the odds may underestimate Cremonese.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.4%

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 55.5%Draw 29.1%Away 21.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.803.404.33
Max1.813.504.89
Market favourite:Empoli · Moderate 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 market52.6%27.9%19.5%
Public market52.2%26.9%20.9%
Δ0.4%1.0%1.4%

Empoli vs Cremonese — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Empoli (55%)

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:00Cremonese
17Shots10
6Shots on target1

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
13/04/21Cremonese2–2Empoli3.30/3.00/2.34
15/12/20Empoli1–0Cremonese2.04/3.41/3.75
03/03/20Cremonese2–3Empoli2.48/3.13/2.98
20/10/19Empoli1–1Cremonese1.88/3.46/4.27
16/12/17Cremonese1–1Empoli2.55/3.20/2.88
07/05/18Empoli1–1Cremonese1.80/3.44/4.57

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 232D 180L 148
Over 2.545
Goals scored799

Away Record: Cremonese

W 109D 114L 125
Over 2.542
Goals scored408

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Empoli and Cremonese drew 1:1. The match was played in Serie B 2017. Goals were scored by M. Arini 69′, A. Donnarumma 73′ (pen.). 2 yellow cards were shown. Empoli had 63% possession while Cremonese held 37%. Empoli had 12 shots (7 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for Cremonese. Empoli made 2 substitutions, Cremonese made 3.

Match Events

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

Empoli
Cremonese
Kick Off
Half Time
69′
M. Arini

assist: F. Renzetti

70′
A. BrighentiG. Scamacca
71′
R. MacekM. Cavion
M. ZajcM. Brighi
73′
A. Donnarumma

Penalty

73′
A. DonnarummaA. Piu
74′
Manuel Pasqual76′
89′
G. PerrulliG. Sbrissa
Full Time

Match Statistics

Empoli had 63% possession against Cremonese's 37%. Empoli registered 12 shots (7 on target) while Cremonese managed 8 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 3–1. Fouls committed: 18–9.

7Shots on Goal1
5Shots off Goal7
12Total Shots8
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
18Fouls9
3Corner Kicks1
4Offsides4
63%Ball Possession37%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves6
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Empoli lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under A. Andreazzoli, while Cremonese deployed a 4-3-3 under A. Mandorlini.

Defensive Solidity

Empoli deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Cremonese'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

Empoli field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Cremonese'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

Empoli start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Cremonese 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.

Empoli4-3-1-24-3-3Cremonese
GKDEFMIDFWD
21Terracc.23Pasqual3Maietta28Lorenzo13Luperto6Zajc19Castagn.8Krunić15Traorè11Caputo9Donnaru.27Ujkani21Canini33Renzetti3Claiton15Marconi20Perrulli18Pesce5Croce34Arini31Macek9Brighen.

Substitutes

Coach: A. Andreazzoli

Substitutes

Coach: A. Mandorlini

EmpoliPosition StrengthCremonese
Empoli4-3-1-2
21GoalkeeperP. Terracciano
23DefenderM. Pasqual
3DefenderD. Maietta
28DefenderG. Di Lorenzo
13DefenderS. Luperto
6MidfielderM. Zajc
19MidfielderM. Castagnetti
8MidfielderR. Krunić
15MidfielderH. Traorè
11ForwardF. Caputo
9ForwardA. Donnarumma
Cremonese4-3-3
27GoalkeeperS. Ujkani
21DefenderM. Canini
33DefenderF. Renzetti
3DefenderClaiton
15DefenderI. Marconi
18MidfielderS. Pesce
5MidfielderD. Croce
34MidfielderM. Arini
31MidfielderR. Macek
20ForwardG. Perrulli
9ForwardA. Brighenti

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Empoli have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Cremonese show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Empoli

DLLWDD

Cremonese

LDLLWL

Empoli vs Cremonese Head to Head Results

Empoli and Cremonese have met 8 times — Empoli won 3, Cremonese won 2, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Empoli leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 8 meetings. A combined 18 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.25 per match (10 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (25%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2020.

3

Empoli

3

Drawn

2

Cremonese

Goals: 10Goals: 8

Recent Meetings (8)

14 Apr 2023Cremonese1 – 0Empoli
11 Nov 2022Empoli2 – 0Cremonese
13 Apr 2021Cremonese2 – 2Empoli
15 Dec 2020Empoli1 – 0Cremonese
3 Mar 2020Cremonese2 – 3Empoli
3 Dec 2019Cremonese1 – 0Empoli
20 Oct 2019Empoli1 – 1Cremonese
16 Dec 2017Cremonese1 – 1Empoli
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026