29 October 2019 at 20:00

11
Full Time
Referee: M. Serra

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
6draws10 meetings
Spezia2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.4

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (50%) — the odds may underestimate Spezia.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

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 52.5%Draw 30.9%Away 22.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.853.204.33
Max1.953.314.75
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 market49.6%29.2%21.2%
Public market50.8%29.4%19.8%
Δ1.2%0.2%1.4%

Empoli vs Spezia — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Empoli (53%)

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:00Spezia
16Shots13
4Shots on target4

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
17/03/26Spezia1–1Empoli2.65/2.65/3.10
14/09/25Empoli1–1Spezia2.35/3.03/3.29
19/06/20Spezia1–0Empoli2.40/3.14/3.13
29/10/19Empoli1–1Spezia1.90/3.24/4.55
05/11/17Empoli1–1Spezia1.55/3.77/6.83
07/04/18Spezia1–1Empoli3.29/2.98/2.39
23/11/13Spezia1–3Empoli3.03/3.00/2.50
26/04/14Empoli2–0Spezia1.76/3.27/5.44
01/12/12Empoli2–2Spezia2.11/3.30/3.53
20/04/13Spezia3–0Empoli2.88/3.11/2.53

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: Spezia

W 172D 175L 173
Over 2.542
Goals scored617

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Empoli and Spezia drew 1:1. The match was played in Serie B 2019. Goals were scored by S. Bidaoui 56′, D. Frattesi 71′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Empoli had 62% possession while Spezia held 38%. Empoli had 15 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Spezia. Empoli made 3 substitutions, Spezia made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Empoli and Spezia — 2 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Empoli
Spezia
Kick Off
23′Paolo Bartolomei
Half Time
47′Salvador Ferrer
Jacopo Dezi50′
56′
S. Bidaoui

assist: E. Gyasi

L. AntonelliJ. Balkovec
64′
64′
P. BartolomeiL. Mora
N. BajramiK. Laribi
67′
67′
S. BidaouiA. Ragusa
D. Frattesi

assist: J. Balkovec

71′
L. ŠtulacS. Ricci
74′
76′Claudio Terzi
78′
F. RicciD. Burgzorg
Karim Laribi89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Empoli had 62% possession against Spezia's 38%. Empoli registered 15 shots (4 on target) while Spezia managed 12 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 7–3. Fouls committed: 14–18.

4Shots on Goal4
7Shots off Goal5
15Total Shots12
4Blocked Shots3
9Shots insidebox8
6Shots outsidebox4
14Fouls18
7Corner Kicks3
3Offsides1
62%Ball Possession38%
2Yellow Cards5
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves3
576Total passes361
498Passes accurate285
86%Passes %79%

Lineups

Empoli lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under C. Bucchi, while Spezia deployed a 4-3-3 under V. Italiano.

Defensive Solidity

Empoli deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Spezia'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 Spezia's 3 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 3 for Spezia 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 Spezia 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.

Empoli4-3-1-24-3-3Spezia
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Brignoli13Antonel.3Maietta5Veseli6Romagno.10Dezi8Štulac11Bajrami16Frattesi7Mancuso20Gumina1Scuffet19Terzi13Caprado.3Ramos21Ferrer8Ricci16Bartolo.25Maggiore26Bidaoui10Ricci11Gyasi

Substitutes

Coach: C. Bucchi

Substitutes

Coach: V. Italiano

EmpoliPosition StrengthSpezia
Empoli4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperA. Brignoli
13DefenderL. Antonelli
3DefenderD. Maietta
5DefenderF. Veseli
6DefenderS. Romagnoli
10MidfielderJ. Dezi
8MidfielderL. Štulac
11MidfielderN. Bajrami
16MidfielderD. Frattesi
7ForwardL. Mancuso
20ForwardA. La Gumina
Spezia4-3-3
1GoalkeeperS. Scuffet
19DefenderC. Terzi
13DefenderE. Capradossi
3DefenderJ. Ramos
21DefenderSalvador Ferrer
8MidfielderM. Ricci
16MidfielderP. Bartolomei
25MidfielderG. Maggiore
26ForwardS. Bidaoui
10ForwardF. Ricci
11ForwardE. Gyasi

Recent Form

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

Empoli

DLLWDD

Spezia

WLLLDL

Empoli vs Spezia Head to Head Results

Empoli and Spezia have met 10 times — Empoli won 1, Spezia won 2, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Spezia leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 18 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.80 per match (9 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (60%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (10%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Empoli are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–2 in 2023.

1

Empoli

7

Drawn

2

Spezia

Goals: 9Goals: 9

Recent Meetings (10)

17 Mar 2026Spezia1 – 1Empoli
14 Sept 2025Empoli1 – 1Spezia
26 Jul 2024Empoli2 – 0Spezia
11 Feb 2023Empoli2 – 2Spezia
14 Aug 2022Spezia1 – 0Empoli
9 Apr 2022Empoli0 – 0Spezia
19 Dec 2021Spezia1 – 1Empoli
19 Jun 2020Spezia1 – 0Empoli
7 Apr 2018Spezia1 – 1Empoli
5 Nov 2017Empoli1 – 1Spezia
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026