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Empoli vs Virtus Entella

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2017

Carlo Castellani, Empoli11 March 2018 at 16:30
Referee: Fabio Piscopo

Match Events

Empoli
Virtus Entella
Kick Off
Francesco Caputo24′
28′Mattia Aramu
F. Caputo

assist: A. Donnarumma

38′
Michele Castagnetti43′
Half Time
57′
M. Di PaolaA. La Mantia
68′Mirko Eramo
71′
S. BenedettiS. Icardi
A. Donnarumma

assist: M. Pasqual

72′
A. DonnarummaL. Lollo
76′
77′Giuseppe De Luca
79′
M. AramuA. Llullaku
83′
G. De Luca

assist: A. La Mantia

F. VeseliS. Luperto
84′
Rade Krunić90′
90′Luca Ceccarelli
D. MaiettaL. Polvani
90+2′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal0
10Total Shots3
0Blocked Shots0
0Shots insidebox0
0Shots outsidebox0
19Fouls22
8Corner Kicks6
2Offsides2
57%Ball Possession43%
3Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

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 4 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 2 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.

Empoli4-3-1-23-5-2Virtus Entella
GKDEFMIDFWD
25Gabriel23Pasqual3Maietta5Veseli28Lorenzo6Zajc19Castagn.8Krunić10Bennacer11Caputo9Donnaru.22Iacobuc.5Ceccare.29Brivio6Cremone.13Benedet.14Eramo17Ardizzo.16Gatto21Paola10Luca30Aramu

Substitutes

Coach: A. Andreazzoli

Substitutes

Coach: A. Aglietti

EmpoliPosition StrengthVirtus Entella
Empoli4-3-1-2
25GoalkeeperGabriel
23DefenderM. Pasqual
3DefenderD. Maietta
5DefenderF. Veseli
28DefenderG. Di Lorenzo
6MidfielderM. Zajc
19MidfielderM. Castagnetti
8MidfielderR. Krunić
10MidfielderI. Bennacer
11ForwardF. Caputo
9ForwardA. Donnarumma
Virtus Entella3-5-2
22GoalkeeperA. Iacobucci
5DefenderL. Ceccarelli
29DefenderD. Brivio
6DefenderM. Cremonesi
13DefenderS. Benedetti
14MidfielderM. Eramo
17MidfielderF. Ardizzone
21MidfielderM. Di Paola
30MidfielderM. Aramu
16ForwardL. Gatto
10ForwardG. De Luca

Match Summary

Empoli defeated Virtus Entella 2:1. The match was played in Serie B 2017. Goals were scored by F. Caputo 38′, A. Donnarumma 72′, G. De Luca 83′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Empoli had 57% possession while Virtus Entella held 43%. Empoli had 10 shots (4 on target) compared to 3 (3 on target) for Virtus Entella. Empoli made 3 substitutions, Virtus Entella made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Empoli vs Virtus Entella Head to Head Results

8 stretnutí
Empoli
3
wins
Drawn
1
Virtus Entella
4
wins
Total goals
27 · 3.4/match
Both scored
5/8 · 63%
Over 2.5
4/8 · 50%

Recent Form

Empoli

WLDLLW

Virtus Entella

LWDDLW

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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.

Empoli4wins
1draws8 meetings
Virtus Entella3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.4

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

63%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (65%) — the odds may underestimate Virtus Entella.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.1%

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 68.5%Draw 23.4%Away 14.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.444.206.50
Max1.504.417.50
Market favourite:Empoli · Heavy 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 market64.6%22.0%13.4%
Public market65.2%22.3%12.5%

Empoli vs Virtus Entella — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Empoli
Result vs. Market: Empoli (68%)

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:10Virtus Entella
13Shots3
4Shots on target1

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
19/04/26Empoli1–1Virtus Entella2.01/3.20/3.80
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 233D 181L 149
Over 2.545
Goals scored801

Away Record: Virtus Entella

W 75D 94L 112
Over 2.540
Goals scored293

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026