17 July 2020 at 19:00

24
Full Time
Referee: L. Marinelli

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
0draws7 meetings
Virtus Entella3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.6

Average goals per game

57%

Games with 3+ goals

57%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (50%) — the odds may underestimate Empoli.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.2%

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 52.2%Draw 29.9%Away 23.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.903.304.33
Max1.943.424.36
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 57.1%
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 market49.7%28.2%22.1%
Public market49.6%28.6%21.8%

Empoli vs Virtus Entella — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Virtus Entella
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:21Virtus Entella
15Shots18
4Shots on target9

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
01/11/25Virtus Entella1–0Empoli2.35/2.95/3.20
20/03/21Empoli1–0Virtus Entella1.48/4.18/7.27
12/12/20Virtus Entella2–5Empoli3.59/3.30/2.13
17/07/20Empoli2–4Virtus Entella1.92/3.34/4.34
14/12/19Virtus Entella2–0Empoli2.44/3.10/3.07
16/10/17Virtus Entella2–3Empoli3.25/3.16/2.33
11/03/18Empoli2–1Virtus Entella1.46/4.27/7.08

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: Virtus Entella

W 74D 93L 111
Over 2.540
Goals scored291

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Virtus Entella defeated Empoli 4:2. The match was played in Serie B 2019. Goals were scored by L. Mancuso 3′ (pen.), S. Żurkowski 36′, J. Dezi 44′, J. Dezi 51′, M. Mancosu 90′, A. Schenetti 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. Empoli had 55% possession while Virtus Entella held 45%. Empoli had 15 shots (4 on target) compared to 19 (9 on target) for Virtus Entella. Empoli made 4 substitutions, Virtus Entella made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Empoli and Virtus Entella — 6 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Empoli
Virtus Entella
Kick Off
L. Mancuso

Penalty

3′
24′A. Paolucci
26′A. Schenetti
R. Fiamozzi33′
S. Żurkowski

assist: N. Bajrami

36′
44′
J. Dezi

assist: M. Sala

Half Time
51′
J. Dezi

assist: L. Mazzitelli

58′
Alejandro RodriguezM. Mancosu
61′
M. ChiosaF. Poli
62′
A. PaolucciM. Toscano
S. ŻurkowskiL. Štulac
65′
R. Fiamozzi66′
R. Fiamozzi66′
D. FrattesiM. Gazzola
69′
78′
F. De ColA. Settembrini
79′
G. De LucaM. De Luca
A. CicirettiS. Pinna
86′
L. MancusoS. Moreo
86′
90′
M. Mancosu

assist: J. Dezi

90+8′
A. Schenetti

assist: M. Toscano

Full Time

Match Statistics

Empoli had 55% possession against Virtus Entella's 45%. Empoli registered 15 shots (4 on target) while Virtus Entella managed 19 (9 on target). Corner kicks: 4–4. Fouls committed: 12–17.

4Shots on Goal9
6Shots off Goal5
15Total Shots19
5Blocked Shots5
7Shots insidebox14
8Shots outsidebox5
12Fouls17
4Corner Kicks4
5Offsides5
55%Ball Possession45%
2Yellow Cards3
2Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves2
455Total passes356
393Passes accurate299
86%Passes %84%

Lineups

Empoli lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under P. Marino, while Virtus Entella deployed a 4-3-1-2 under R. Boscaglia.

Defensive Solidity

Empoli deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Virtus Entella'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 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Virtus Entella'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 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Virtus Entella 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: Simone Romagnoli (35), oldest: Simone Romagnoli (35)), while Virtus Entella 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.

Empoli4-3-34-3-1-2Virtus Entella
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Brignoli36Fiamozzi6Romagno.3Maietta29Balkovec10Żurkows.38Henders.16Frattesi17Ciciret.7Mancuso11Bajrami13Contini17Col15Pellizz.5Chiosa3Sala26Dezi23Paolucci36Mazzite.34Schenet.9Rodrígu.7Luca

Substitutes

Coach: P. Marino

Substitutes

Coach: R. Boscaglia

EmpoliPosition StrengthVirtus Entella
Empoli4-3-3
1GoalkeeperAlberto Brignoli
36DefenderRiccardo Fiamozzi
6DefenderSimone Romagnoli
3DefenderDomenico Maietta
29DefenderJure Balkovec
10MidfielderSzymon Żurkowski
38MidfielderLiam Henderson
16MidfielderDavide Frattesi
17ForwardAmato Ciciretti
7ForwardLeonardo Mancuso
11ForwardNedim Bajrami
Virtus Entella4-3-1-2
13GoalkeeperNikita Contini
17DefenderFilippo De Col
15DefenderMichele Pellizzer
5DefenderMarco Chiosa
3DefenderMarco Sala
26MidfielderJacopo Dezi
23MidfielderAndrea Paolucci
36MidfielderLuca Mazzitelli
34MidfielderAndrea Schenetti
9ForwardAlejandro Rodríguez
7ForwardGiuseppe De Luca

Recent Form

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

Empoli

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Virtus Entella

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Empoli vs Virtus Entella Head to Head Results

Empoli and Virtus Entella have met 8 times — Empoli won 4, Virtus Entella won 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Empoli leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 8 meetings. A combined 24 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (13 for the home side, 11 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (63%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Virtus Entella are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–5 in 2020.

4

Empoli

1

Drawn

3

Virtus Entella

Goals: 13Goals: 11

Recent Meetings (8)

19 Apr 2026Empoli1 – 1Virtus Entella
1 Nov 2025Virtus Entella1 – 0Empoli
26 Jul 2025Empoli1 – 2Virtus Entella
20 Mar 2021Empoli1 – 0Virtus Entella
12 Dec 2020Virtus Entella2 – 5Empoli
14 Dec 2019Virtus Entella2 – 0Empoli
11 Mar 2018Empoli2 – 1Virtus Entella
16 Oct 2017Virtus Entella2 – 3Empoli
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026