21 December 2019 at 14:00

11
Full Time
Referee: M. Volpi

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.

Empoli6wins
1draws10 meetings
Salernitana3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.1

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (48%) — the odds may underestimate Empoli.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

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 51.5%Draw 31.0%Away 23.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.903.184.20
Max2.013.304.41
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 market47.9%30.3%21.8%
Public market49.3%28.4%22.3%
Δ1.4%1.9%0.5%

Empoli vs Salernitana — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Empoli (52%)

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:11Salernitana
10Shots14
3Shots on target6

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
07/05/21Salernitana2–0Empoli1.58/3.78/5.82
17/01/21Empoli5–0Salernitana1.67/3.60/5.69
24/07/20Salernitana2–4Empoli2.43/3.14/3.07
21/12/19Empoli1–1Salernitana1.94/3.23/4.27
28/10/17Salernitana2–1Empoli3.16/3.15/2.38
29/03/18Empoli2–0Salernitana1.42/4.27/8.34
13/04/10Empoli5–2Salernitana1.14/7.00/12.50
12/10/08Salernitana0–1Empoli2.55/2.76/2.81
08/12/09Salernitana1–0Empoli3.09/2.95/2.39
07/03/09Empoli2–0Salernitana1.60/3.32/5.64

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: Salernitana

W 194D 192L 252
Over 2.544
Goals scored734

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Empoli and Salernitana drew 1:1. The match was played in Serie B 2019. Goals were scored by C. Lombardi 38′, A. La Gumina 45′. 8 yellow cards were shown. Empoli had 52% possession while Salernitana held 48%. Empoli had 8 shots (3 on target) compared to 14 (5 on target) for Salernitana. Empoli made 3 substitutions, Salernitana made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Empoli and Salernitana — 2 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.

Empoli
Salernitana
Kick Off
17′Sofian Kiyine
Samuele Ricci26′
38′
C. Lombardi

assist: C. Gondo

A. La Gumina

assist: N. Bajrami

45+1′
Half Time
46′
P. PintoJ. Billong
Domenico Maietta60′
60′
F. MaistroE. Cicerelli
F. BandinelliT. Fantacci
67′
Tommaso Fantacci68′
70′Cristiano Lombardi
R. PirrelloD. Nikolaou
74′
N. BajramiK. Laribi
80′
82′
J. Akpa AkproF. Di Tacchio
Full Time

Match Statistics

Empoli had 52% possession against Salernitana's 48%. Empoli registered 8 shots (3 on target) while Salernitana managed 14 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–5. Fouls committed: 18–21.

3Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal4
8Total Shots14
2Blocked Shots5
4Shots insidebox9
4Shots outsidebox5
18Fouls21
5Corner Kicks5
1Offsides1
52%Ball Possession48%
4Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
341Total passes314
279Passes accurate254
82%Passes %81%

Lineups

Empoli lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under R. Muzzi, while Salernitana deployed a 3-1-4-2 under G. Ventura.

Defensive Solidity

Empoli deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Salernitana's 3-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 Salernitana's 6 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 Salernitana 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 Salernitana 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.

Empoli4-3-1-23-1-4-2Salernitana
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Brignoli3Maietta5Veseli6Romagno.31Pirrello25Bandine.11Bajrami16Frattesi28Ricci7Mancuso20Gumina12Micai4Miglior.16Karo26Pinto21Akpro25Lombardi27Dziczek13Kiyine23Maistro11Đurić15Gondo

Substitutes

Coach: R. Muzzi

Substitutes

Coach: G. Ventura

EmpoliPosition StrengthSalernitana
Empoli4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperA. Brignoli
3DefenderD. Maietta
5DefenderF. Veseli
6DefenderS. Romagnoli
31DefenderR. Pirrello
25MidfielderF. Bandinelli
11MidfielderN. Bajrami
16MidfielderD. Frattesi
28MidfielderS. Ricci
7ForwardL. Mancuso
20ForwardA. La Gumina
Salernitana3-1-4-2
12GoalkeeperA. Micai
4DefenderM. Migliorini
16DefenderA. Karo
26DefenderP. Pinto
21MidfielderJ. Akpa Akpro
25MidfielderC. Lombardi
27MidfielderP. Dziczek
13MidfielderS. Kiyine
23MidfielderF. Maistro
11MidfielderM. Đurić
15ForwardC. Gondo

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Empoli have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Salernitana show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Empoli

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Salernitana

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026