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Virtus Entella vs Empoli

Full Time

Serie B · Season 2020

Stadio Comunale Chiavari, Chiavari12 December 2020 at 13:00
Referee: L. Massimi

Match Events

Virtus Entella
Empoli
Kick Off
18′Filippo Bandinelli
L. MorosiniG. De Luca
23′
Andrea Schenetti28′
35′Simone Romagnoli
Mauro Coppolaro45′
F. Costa

assist: A. Paolucci

45+4′
Half Time
46′
F. BandinelliS. Moreo
56′
L. Mancuso

assist: L. Štulac

58′
N. CasaleD. Nikolaou
59′
L. Mancuso
60′
L. Mancuso

assist: L. Štulac

A. SchenettiT. Petrović
64′
M. BrunoriA. Settembrini
64′
M. ToscanoC. Cardoselli
64′
71′
L. Mancuso

assist: S. Romagnoli

74′
A. La MantiaM. Olivieri
74′
S. ŻurkowskiS. Damiani
F. Poli

assist: F. Costa

75′
Tomi Petrović79′
M. CrimiI. Koutsoupias
85′
85′
L. MancusoR. Pirrello
90+5′
N. Haas

assist: M. Olivieri

Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal6
3Shots off Goal6
10Total Shots14
1Blocked Shots2
9Shots insidebox9
1Shots outsidebox5
20Fouls15
11Corner Kicks4
2Offsides5
58%Ball Possession42%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
423Total passes299
345Passes accurate227
82%Passes %76%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Virtus Entella is —, compared to 6.69 for Empoli. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Virtus Entella's highest-rated starter is —, while Empoli's best-rated player is S. Romagnoli (6.80).

Defensive Solidity

Virtus Entella deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Empoli's 4-man backline averaging 6.80. 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 6.58. 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Virtus Entella and 80% for Empoli. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Virtus Entella's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 3 for Empoli. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Virtus Entella's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Empoli average 32.0 (youngest: N. Haas (29), oldest: S. Romagnoli (35)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Virtus Entella's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 10 for Empoli. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Virtus Entella4-3-1-24-3-1-2Empoli
GKDEFMIDFWD
24Borra13Poli3Costa5Chiosa21Coppola.23Paolucci99Schenet.8Crimi25Toscano19Brunori38Morosini22Furlan6Romagno.20Fiamozzi16Casale65Parisi5Štulac32Haas25Bandine.27Żurkows.19Mantia7Mancuso

Substitutes

Coach: V. Vivarini

Substitutes

Coach: A. Dionisi

Virtus EntellaPosition StrengthEmpoli
Avg Rating
6.69
Defender (4 v 4)6.80
0G 0A0G 0A
Midfielder (4 v 4)6.58
0G 0A0G 0A
Virtus Entella4-3-1-2
24GoalkeeperD. Borra
13DefenderF. Poli
3DefenderF. Costa
5DefenderM. Chiosa
21DefenderM. Coppolaro
23MidfielderA. Paolucci
99MidfielderA. Schenetti
8MidfielderM. Crimi
25MidfielderM. Toscano
19ForwardM. Brunori
38ForwardL. Morosini
Empoli4-3-1-2
22GoalkeeperJ. Furlan
6DefenderS. Romagnoli6.8
20DefenderR. Fiamozzi
16DefenderN. Casale
65DefenderF. Parisi
5MidfielderL. Štulac
32MidfielderN. Haas6.6
25MidfielderF. Bandinelli
27MidfielderS. Żurkowski
19ForwardA. La Mantia
7ForwardL. Mancuso

Match Summary

Empoli defeated Virtus Entella 5:2. The match was played in Serie B 2020. Goals were scored by F. Costa 45′, L. Mancuso 56′, L. Mancuso 59′, L. Mancuso 60′, L. Mancuso 71′, F. Poli 75′, N. Haas 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Virtus Entella had 58% possession while Empoli held 42%. Virtus Entella had 10 shots (6 on target) compared to 14 (6 on target) for Empoli. Virtus Entella made 5 substitutions, Empoli made 5.

Rivalry since 2017

Virtus Entella vs Empoli Head to Head Results

8 stretnutí
Virtus Entella
4
wins
Drawn
1
Empoli
3
wins
Total goals
23 · 2.9/match
Both scored
5/8 · 63%
Over 2.5
4/8 · 50%

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 (26%) — the odds may underestimate Virtus Entella.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.1%

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 27.8%Draw 30.3%Away 46.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.503.202.10
Max3.683.462.15
Over 2.5: 51.3%Under 2.5: 54.1%
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 market26.4%28.1%45.5%
Public market26.2%29.0%44.9%

Virtus Entella vs Empoli — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Empoli
Result vs. Market: Empoli (47%)

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:10Empoli
10Shots14
6Shots 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
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