Our Predictions
Avellino are slight favourites at 2.40, boosted by stronger recent head-to-head results and a reliable home record. Empoli’s away struggles and defensive gaps could be decisive.
Four of the last five meetings had two or fewer goals. Both teams have scored less than two goals per game recently, so at 1.62 odds, under 2.5 is likely.
Defenses have the edge in this matchup, with low-scoring recent clashes. Odds of 1.80 reflect a real possibility one side fails to score, in line with head-to-head trends.
Accumulator odds
Welcome to Extratips – Avellino vs Empoli: Serie B Clash Preview & Predictions!
Avellino hosts Empoli in what promises to be a closely-fought Serie B encounter this Saturday at 14:00. Both teams sit mid-table, with Avellino in 11th place (13 points) and Empoli in 13th (11 points). Tight standings mean both sides crave a win to climb higher, adding extra fire to the contest.
Top 3 Odds and What They Mean:
- Avellino win: 2.40 (slight favourites)
- Draw: 3.10 (possible, as history shows a balanced head-to-head)
- Empoli win: 3.00 (underdogs, but not by much)
Looking at the last five head-to-head duels: 2018 (1-1), 2017 (Avellino 3-2), 2014 (Empoli 1-0), 2013 (Avellino 1-0), 2009 (Empoli 1-0). Avellino took 2 of the last 3 but margins stay slim.
Avellino’s home form in their last five: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss. Empoli’s away record: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses. Key strengths for Avellino include solid defense led by Simic, home support, and set-piece threat; weaknesses show in low scoring and recent draws. Empoli’s edge comes from pace up front (Popov, Shpendi), but they concede often and struggle closing out games. No key injuries are reported, so coaches can field their best.
Will Avellino’s steady home form hold, or can Empoli’s front line unsettle the hosts? Keep an eye on set-piece battles, late-game stamina, and midfield creativity. This is one to watch for momentum shifts!