28 September 2019 at 16:00

30
Full Time
Referee: F. Fourneau

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

Empoli dominates

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

Empoli4wins
0draws4 meetings
Perugia0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.3

Average goals per game

75%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (49%) — the odds may underestimate Empoli.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.9%

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 50.8%Draw 30.2%Away 23.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.953.304.00
Max1.993.324.36
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
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 market48.6%29.2%22.2%
Public market48.1%28.4%23.5%
Δ0.5%0.7%1.3%

Empoli vs Perugia — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Empoli
Result vs. Market: Empoli (51%)

Result matched 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:20Perugia
15Shots18
7Shots 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
24/02/20Perugia0–1Empoli2.41/2.97/3.25
28/09/19Empoli3–0Perugia1.97/3.31/4.18
28/12/17Perugia2–4Empoli2.52/3.22/2.88
18/05/18Empoli2–1Perugia1.63/3.85/4.97

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: Perugia

W 148D 130L 120
Over 2.540
Goals scored479

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Empoli defeated Perugia 3:0. The match was played in Serie B 2019. Goals were scored by D. Frattesi 10′, L. Mancuso 13′, L. Mancuso 86′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Empoli had 46% possession while Perugia held 54%. Empoli had 14 shots (5 on target) compared to 18 (3 on target) for Perugia. Empoli made 3 substitutions, Perugia made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Empoli and Perugia — 3 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Empoli
Perugia
Kick Off
D. Frattesi

assist: F. Veseli

10′
L. Mancuso

assist: J. Balkovec

13′
Half Time
54′
C. BuonaiutoPaolo Fernandes
D. FrattesiN. Bajrami
56′
56′
A. BalićH. Nicolussi
72′
V. DragomirC. Capone
F. BandinelliD. Nikolaou
76′
A. La GuminaS. Moreo
76′
L. Mancuso

assist: J. Dezi

86′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Empoli had 46% possession against Perugia's 54%. Empoli registered 14 shots (5 on target) while Perugia managed 18 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 1–4. Fouls committed: 10–20.

5Shots on Goal3
7Shots off Goal12
14Total Shots18
2Blocked Shots3
7Shots insidebox9
7Shots outsidebox9
10Fouls20
1Corner Kicks4
2Offsides2
46%Ball Possession54%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves2
416Total passes457
328Passes accurate377
79%Passes %82%

Lineups

Empoli lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under C. Bucchi, while Perugia deployed a 4-3-2-1 under M. Oddo.

Defensive Solidity

Empoli deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Perugia'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 Perugia's 5 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 1 for Perugia 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Empoli's starting XI is 35.0 (youngest: S. Romagnoli (35), oldest: S. Romagnoli (35)), while Perugia average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Empoli4-3-1-24-3-2-1Perugia
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Brignoli3Maietta5Veseli6Romagno.29Balkovec10Dezi8Štulac25Bandine.16Frattesi7Mancuso20Gumina1Vicario27Chiara32Gyömbér7Mazzocc.6Sgarbi10Dragomir20Balić28Kouan8Falcine.9Iemmello11Buonaiu.

Substitutes

Coach: C. Bucchi

Substitutes

Coach: M. Oddo

EmpoliPosition StrengthPerugia
Empoli4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperA. Brignoli
3DefenderD. Maietta
5DefenderF. Veseli
6DefenderS. Romagnoli
29DefenderJ. Balkovec
10MidfielderJ. Dezi
8MidfielderL. Štulac
25MidfielderF. Bandinelli
16MidfielderD. Frattesi
7ForwardL. Mancuso
20ForwardA. La Gumina
Perugia4-3-2-1
1GoalkeeperG. Vicario
27DefenderG. Di Chiara
32DefenderN. Gyömbér
7DefenderP. Mazzocchi
6DefenderF. Sgarbi
10MidfielderV. Dragomir
20MidfielderA. Balić
28MidfielderC. Kouan
8MidfielderD. Falcinelli
11MidfielderC. Buonaiuto
9ForwardP. Iemmello

Recent Form

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

Empoli

DLLWDD

Perugia

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Empoli vs Perugia Head to Head Results

Empoli and Perugia have met 4 times — Empoli won 3, Perugia won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Empoli leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (8 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (75%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Empoli are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2017.

3

Empoli

1

Drawn

0

Perugia

Goals: 8Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (4)

13 Nov 2021Empoli1 – 1Perugia
24 Feb 2020Perugia0 – 1Empoli
18 May 2018Empoli2 – 1Perugia
28 Dec 2017Perugia2 – 4Empoli
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026