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Virtus Entella vs Empoli

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2019

Stadio Comunale Chiavari, Chiavari14 December 2019 at 14:00
Referee: D. Amabile

Match Events

Virtus Entella
Empoli
Kick Off
34′Frédéric Veseli
C. Morra
38′
M. De Luca
40′
Half Time
M. CoppolaroI. De Santis
54′
55′
L. ŠtulacS. Ricci
61′
J. DeziK. Laribi
M. ToscanoM. Currarino
65′
Andrea Schenetti69′
70′Jure Balkovec
A. SettembriniF. Ardizzone
78′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal3
2Shots off Goal7
9Total Shots12
1Blocked Shots2
7Shots insidebox6
2Shots outsidebox6
17Fouls10
6Corner Kicks3
2Offsides7
43%Ball Possession57%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves4
351Total passes468
258Passes accurate383
74%Passes %82%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Virtus Entella deploy 4 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

Virtus Entella field 4 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

Virtus Entella 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.

Virtus Entella4-3-1-24-3-1-2Empoli
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Baranov.15Pellizz.6Crialese5Chiosa21Coppola.23Paolucci34Schenet.14Settemb.25Toscano18Morra20Luca1Brignoli3Maietta5Veseli29Balkovec4Nikolaou10Dezi8Štulac25Bandine.16Frattesi7Mancuso20Gumina

Substitutes

Coach: R. Boscaglia

Substitutes

Coach: R. Muzzi

Virtus EntellaPosition StrengthEmpoli
Virtus Entella4-3-1-2
13GoalkeeperN. Contini Baranovsky
15DefenderM. Pellizzer
6DefenderC. Crialese
5DefenderM. Chiosa
21DefenderM. Coppolaro
23MidfielderA. Paolucci
34MidfielderA. Schenetti
14MidfielderA. Settembrini
25MidfielderM. Toscano
18ForwardC. Morra
20ForwardM. De Luca
Empoli4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperA. Brignoli
3DefenderD. Maietta
5DefenderF. Veseli
29DefenderJ. Balkovec
4DefenderD. Nikolaou
10MidfielderJ. Dezi
8MidfielderL. Štulac
25MidfielderF. Bandinelli
16MidfielderD. Frattesi
7ForwardL. Mancuso
20ForwardA. La Gumina

Match Summary

Virtus Entella defeated Empoli 2:0. The match was played in Serie B 2019. Goals were scored by C. Morra 38′, M. De Luca 40′. 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Virtus Entella had 43% possession while Empoli held 57%. Virtus Entella had 9 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (3 on target) for Empoli. Virtus Entella made 3 substitutions, Empoli made 2.

Rivalry since 2017

Virtus Entella vs Empoli Head to Head Results

8 stretnutí
Virtus Entella
3
wins
Drawn
1
Empoli
4
wins
Total goals
28 · 3.5/match
Both scored
6/8 · 75%
Over 2.5
5/8 · 63%

Recent Form

Virtus Entella

LWDDLW

Empoli

WLDLLW

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.

Virtus Entella3wins
1draws8 meetings
Empoli4wins

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 (39%) — the odds may underestimate Virtus Entella.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

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 41.0%Draw 32.3%Away 32.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.403.003.00
Max2.463.203.12
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market39.1%30.1%30.8%
Public market38.4%31.3%30.3%
Δ0.7%1.3%0.5%

Virtus Entella vs Empoli — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Virtus Entella
Result vs. Market: Virtus Entella (41%)

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.

Virtus EntellaHalf-time:20Empoli
9Shots13
7Shots on target3

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: Virtus Entella

W 75D 94L 112
Over 2.540
Goals scored293

Away Record: Empoli

W 233D 181L 149
Over 2.545
Goals scored801

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026