Empoli vs Vicenza prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on
On October 23, 2026, Empoli and Vicenza will meet in the eighth round of Italy's Serie B. Once-successful clubs, they are now simply looking to move clear of the relegation zone in the country's second tier.
Empoli - Vicenza team news and expert analysis
The club from the "Carlo Castellani" was relegated from the country's second tier once again in 2025. They even had to fight for survival at the lower level, finishing fifteenth in the spring and only avoiding a place in the relegation playoffs against Südtirol on goal difference after the teams finished level on points. They have also suffered plenty of defeats this season. Empoli lost 2-4 to Palermo even at home, but then at least managed to draw with Ascoli.
The team from the "Romeo Menti" won their Serie C group last season, finally returning to the second tier. As expected, they have found the going tough there, picking up few wins and points despite opening the campaign with a victory. They suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Pisa, followed by a high-scoring draw with Benevento.
Despite scoring just one goal against their opponents, the hosts concede 1.57 times more on average. The newcomers offer more entertaining games, but their figures are no better: 1.29 goals scored and 2.14 conceded per match.
Previous matches: Empoli - Vicenza
In their last four matches, the visitors have managed just one draw, losing the other three.
We are expecting an open contest here, and a draw would not be a bad result for either side. Our pick is both teams to score (odds – 1.68).
Empoli - Vicenza: key statistics and trends
- Empoli have lost four of their last six matches
- 57% of Empoli's matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total is 2.57 goals per game
- Vicenza have lost two of their last three matches
- 71% of Vicenza's matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total is 3.43 goals per game
Empoli - Vicenza: possible starting lineups
Empoli play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Seghetti - Cacace, Romagnoli, Marianucci - Esposito, Biondini, Yepes, Corrado, Zedadka - Saporiti, Shpendi
Vicenza play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (possible lineup): Gagno - Marchizza, Brigenti, Cuomo - Costa, Cafferri, Alessio, Bellemo, Zonta - Mercai, Rauti
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