Our Predictions
Empoli is favored at home (2.30 odds). They have stronger recent form and Sampdoria struggles away from home.
Recent matches suggest tight defenses. Empoli keeps clean sheets at home. 'No' has value odds around 1.66–1.73.
Low scoring trends: Last 5 H2Hs have averaged under 2.5 goals. Odd for 'Under 2.5' is well backed at 1.50–1.55.
Accumulator odds
Welcome to Extratips! Serie B Prediction: Empoli vs Sampdoria
Get ready for a big clash in Serie B as Empoli faces Sampdoria at home on October 28, 19:30. Both teams need points as the race for promotion heats up.
The bookies edge towards Empoli. Home win odds range from 2.23 to 2.30, a draw from 3.00 to 3.15, and an away win from 3.15 to 3.30. Goals may be tight, with "Under 2.5" odds near 1.50-1.55 and "Both teams to score: No" at 1.66-1.73.
Looking at current standings, Empoli sits 7th with 16 points, while Sampdoria trails in 14th with 11 points. That makes this match crucial for both, especially Sampdoria who are struggling away.
Last 5 direct meetings? Empoli won 3, drew 1, lost 1. Scores: 2-0, 0-1, 2-2, 1-0, 0-2.
Empoli's last 5 home matches: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss. Sampdoria's last 5 away: 0 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses.
Strengths for Empoli: Solid midfield, good home form, strong pressing. Weaknesses: Struggles defending set-pieces, low scoring rate, fatigue in second half.
Sampdoria's strengths: Quick wingers, strong tackling, experience. Weaknesses: Poor away record, inconsistent goalkeeper, lack of goals.
Watch out for injuries to two key Sampdoria defenders and Empoli's shift to a 4-3-3.
Storylines: Can Empoli finally break their "draw streak"? Will Sampdoria's new striker make a difference? Big rivalry vibes.
Key match scenarios:
- Tight win for Empoli (high chance)
- Low scoring draw (medium chance)
- Surprise Sampdoria win (low chance)