7 May 2021 at 12:00

20
Full Time
Referee: M. Fabbri

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.

Salernitana3wins
1draws10 meetings
Empoli6wins

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

Market Summary

Margin: 7.2%

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 63.4%Draw 26.5%Away 17.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.533.605.71
Max1.603.936.00
Over 2.5: 58.1%Under 2.5: 48.3%
Market favourite:Salernitana · 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 market59.3%24.1%16.6%
Public market59.1%25.1%15.7%
Δ0.1%1.0%0.9%

Salernitana vs Empoli — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Salernitana
Result vs. Market: Salernitana (63%)

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.

SalernitanaHalf-time:10Empoli
12Shots13
3Shots 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
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: Salernitana

W 194D 192L 252
Over 2.544
Goals scored734

Away Record: Empoli

W 232D 180L 148
Over 2.545
Goals scored799

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Salernitana defeated Empoli 2:0. The match was played in Serie B 2020. Goals were scored by L. Bogdan 32′, A. Anderson 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Salernitana had 26% possession while Empoli held 74%. Salernitana had 12 shots (3 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Empoli. Salernitana made 5 substitutions, Empoli made 5.

Match Events

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

Salernitana
Empoli
Kick Off
Half Time
F. VeseliV. Mantovani
46′
56′
G. CrociataRyder Matos
56′
F. BandinelliS. Żurkowski
56′
L. MancusoM. Olivieri
G. TutinoM. Đurić
63′
66′
R. FiamozziA. Cambiaso
P. JaroszyńskiT. Kupisz
67′
73′
S. RicciN. Bajrami
M. CoulibalyA. Schiavone
79′
C. GondoA. Anderson
80′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Salernitana had 26% possession against Empoli's 74%. Salernitana registered 12 shots (3 on target) while Empoli managed 12 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 2–8. Fouls committed: 17–10.

3Shots on Goal4
7Shots off Goal5
12Total Shots12
2Blocked Shots3
10Shots insidebox7
2Shots outsidebox5
17Fouls10
2Corner Kicks8
3Offsides1
26%Ball Possession74%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves1
189Total passes543
123Passes accurate461
65%Passes %85%

Lineups

Salernitana lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under F. Castori, while Empoli deployed a 4-3-1-2 under A. Dionisi.

Defensive Solidity

Salernitana deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Empoli'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

Salernitana field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Empoli'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

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

Salernitana3-5-24-3-1-2Empoli
GKDEFMIDFWD
72Belec33Veseli23Gyömbér15Casasola4Jaroszy.26Bogdan14Tacchio28Capezzi2Couliba.9Tutino7Gondo1Brignoli20Fiamozzi3Terzić16Casale42Viti4Crociata25Bandine.30Damiani28Ricci7Mancuso10Moreo

Substitutes

Coach: F. Castori

Substitutes

Coach: A. Dionisi

SalernitanaPosition StrengthEmpoli
Salernitana3-5-2
72GoalkeeperV. Belec
33DefenderF. Veseli
23DefenderN. Gyömbér
26DefenderL. Bogdan
15MidfielderT. Casasola
4MidfielderP. Jaroszyński
14MidfielderF. Di Tacchio
28MidfielderL. Capezzi
2MidfielderM. Coulibaly
9ForwardG. Tutino
7ForwardC. Gondo
Empoli4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperA. Brignoli
20DefenderR. Fiamozzi
3DefenderA. Terzić
16DefenderN. Casale
42DefenderM. Viti
4MidfielderG. Crociata
25MidfielderF. Bandinelli
30MidfielderS. Damiani
28MidfielderS. Ricci
7ForwardL. Mancuso
10ForwardS. Moreo

Recent Form

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

Salernitana

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Empoli

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Salernitana vs Empoli Head to Head Results

Salernitana and Empoli have met 11 times — Salernitana won 1, Empoli won 7, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2017. Empoli leads the head-to-head with 7 victories from 11 meetings. A combined 38 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.45 per match (12 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (73%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (64%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Empoli are currently unbeaten in the last 10 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2021.

1

Salernitana

3

Drawn

7

Empoli

Goals: 12Goals: 26

Recent Meetings (11)

9 Feb 2024Salernitana1 – 3Empoli
27 Sept 2023Empoli1 – 0Salernitana
8 May 2023Empoli2 – 1Salernitana
5 Sept 2022Salernitana2 – 2Empoli
14 May 2022Empoli1 – 1Salernitana
23 Oct 2021Salernitana2 – 4Empoli
17 Jan 2021Empoli5 – 0Salernitana
24 Jul 2020Salernitana2 – 4Empoli
21 Dec 2019Empoli1 – 1Salernitana
29 Mar 2018Empoli2 – 0Salernitana
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 25 Apr 2026