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Serie B · Matchweek 8 · 23 October 2026 · 19:30

Empoli vs Vicenza Virtus: prediction, odds and betting tip – 23 October 2026, Serie B

DLLDL
0–2
1Empoli2.62
XDraw3.39
2Vicenza Virtus3.00

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Played: final score 0–2. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.

Empoli welcome Vicenza Virtus on 23 October 2026 · 19:30 at Carlo Castellani (Empoli), and the referee is Claudio Giuseppe Allegretta, Italy. We cannot separate the two sides. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.

Empoli vs Vicenza Virtus: tip and prediction
Main tip · Handicap
Vicenza Virtus +0.25 (Asian handicap)
1.81
Chance 56% · confidence medium

Wins: Vicenza Virtus win. Half wins (half the stake back): a draw. Loses: Vicenza Virtus lose.

Second tip · Goals
Both teams to score
1.67
Chance 57% · confidence medium
1–1likely score
≈ 2 goalstotal in the match
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Empoli vs Vicenza Virtus: our analysis

Why we chose this tip

  1. Table. Empoli lie 18th, having collected 8 points after 10 matches (2W 2D 6L); Vicenza Virtus lie 17th, having collected 9 points (2W 3D 5L).
  2. Head to head. In 5 previous meetings, Empoli have taken 3 wins to Vicenza Virtus's 1 win, plus 1 draw; the goal tally stands at 10–6.

What to expect

In our view there is little between the sides. We project a 1–1 scoreline, around 2 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (12.1%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.

On goals we go for Both teams to score (odds 1.67), which we give a 57% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 57%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 52%.

The prediction at a glance

  1. Meetings: 5; Empoli 3 wins, 1 draw, Vicenza Virtus 1 win.
  2. Head to head meetings have produced 3.2 goals a game on average.
  3. Our projection is around 2 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 52%.
  4. Unavailable: Empoli 0, Vicenza Virtus 0.

Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals

Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 52%, top price 1.93). A projection of around 2 goals supports it.

Absences

Unavailable for Empoli: no absences. Vicenza Virtus will be without: no absences. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.

Empoli vs Vicenza Virtus: bookmaker odds side by side

Match result1X2
Top price available2.623.393.00
Market average2.533.282.72
Lowest odds2.453.102.60
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.291.2475.0%
Over 2.5 goals1.931.8351.6%
Under 2.5 goals1.981.9548.4%
Over 3.5 goals3.413.0530.6%
BTTS – yes1.671.6257.1%
BTTS – no2.252.1642.9%

Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 23/10/26, 18:00. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 6.9%.

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The key facts

  • Likely result: Empoli 1–1 Vicenza Virtus, roughly 2 goals in total.
  • Table: Empoli 18th (8 points), Vicenza Virtus 17th (9 points).
  • H2H: 5 matches: Empoli 3W 1D 1L, goals 10–6.
  • Absences: Empoli 0, Vicenza Virtus 0.

Who will win Empoli vs Vicenza Virtus?

Empoli37%
Draw29%
Vicenza Virtus34%

We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.

Empoli vs Vicenza Virtus: more betting tips

Over 1.5 goals75.0% · fair odds 1.33 · best 1.29
Likely
Under 3.5 goals69.4% · fair odds 1.44 · best 1.39
Likely
Empoli or draw (1X)65.6% · fair odds 1.52 · best 1.47
Likely
Both teams to score: yes57.1% · fair odds 1.75 · best 1.67
Possible
Over 2.5 goals51.6% · fair odds 1.94 · best 1.93
Possible
Under 2.5 goals48.4% · fair odds 2.07 · best 1.98
Outsider
Both teams to score: no42.9% · fair odds 2.33 · best 2.25
Outsider
Empoli to win37.0% · fair odds 2.70 · best 2.62
Outsider
Vicenza Virtus to win34.4% · fair odds 2.91 · best 3.00
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals30.6% · fair odds 3.27 · best 3.41
Outsider
Draw28.6% · fair odds 3.50 · best 3.39
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.

Corners and cards betting

Cornersline 9.5 corners
Over 2.03 · Under 1.72
probability of over 45.9%
Cardsline 4.5 cards
Over 1.84 · Under 1.84
probability of over 50.0%

Correct score tips

1 : 112.1%
1 : 08.9%
0 : 18.6%
2 : 18.5%
1 : 28.2%
0 : 06.4%

Empoli vs Vicenza Virtus: injuries and missing players

Empoli

  • No reported absences

Vicenza Virtus

  • No reported absences

Team news can still change before the game.

Standings and form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Palermo118-3-025:1327
2Ascoli115-5-117:720
3Modena106-2-218:1020
4Mantova105-3-215:1118
5Avellino104-3-315:1015
6Benevento104-3-314:1015
7Hellas Verona104-3-319:1315
8Pisa104-3-318:1515
9Padova104-2-410:1114
10Südtirol103-5-211:1014
11Cremonese103-3-410:1112
12Cesena102-6-211:1412
13Arezzo103-2-59:1911
14Virtus Entella102-4-411:1210
15Carrarese103-1-69:1310
16Juve Stabia103-4-311:119
17Vicenza Virtus102-3-513:209
18Empoli102-2-610:178
19Sampdoria102-2-610:188
20Catanzaro101-3-611:226

Recent matches

Empoli

1 NovDEmpoli 2–2 Juve Stabia
27 OctLCesena 2–1 Empoli
23 OctLEmpoli 0–2 Vicenza Virtus
17 OctDAscoli 1–1 Empoli
10 OctLEmpoli 2–4 Palermo

Vicenza Virtus

1 NovLPalermo 3–1 Vicenza Virtus
27 OctLVicenza Virtus 1–2 Modena
23 OctWEmpoli 0–2 Vicenza Virtus
17 OctDBenevento 2–2 Vicenza Virtus
10 OctLVicenza Virtus 0–3 Pisa

Home and away

Empoli at home5 matches: 1W 1D 3L, goals 5–9
Vicenza Virtus away6 matches: 1W 2D 3L, goals 8–12

Empoli vs Vicenza Virtus: last matches of both teams

Empoli

D 1/11/26 · Empoli 2–2 Juve Stabia
L 27/10/26 · Cesena 2–1 Empoli
D 17/10/26 · Ascoli 1–1 Empoli
L 10/10/26 · Empoli 2–4 Palermo

Vicenza Virtus

L 1/11/26 · Palermo 3–1 Vicenza Virtus
L 27/10/26 · Vicenza Virtus 1–2 Modena
D 17/10/26 · Benevento 2–2 Vicenza Virtus
L 10/10/26 · Vicenza Virtus 0–3 Pisa

Head to head

All matches
3Empoli
1Draws
1Vicenza Virtus
23/10/26 · Empoli 0–2 Vicenza Virtus
15/8/21 · Empoli 4–2 Vicenza
13/3/21 · Vicenza Virtus 0–2 Empoli
28/11/20 · Empoli 2–2 Vicenza Virtus
13/8/16 · Empoli 2–0 Vicenza Virtus

Returns calculator

Potential return0 £
Net profit0 £
Implied probability0%
Market margin6.9%

Questions and answers

Which tip do we give for Empoli vs Vicenza Virtus?

Vicenza Virtus +0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.81); Both teams to score (1.67).

Who will win Empoli vs Vicenza Virtus?

Our estimate gives Empoli a 37% chance of winning, the draw 29% and Vicenza Virtus 34%.

What is the date, time and venue of the game?

Kick-off is on 23 October 2026 at 19:30, venue Carlo Castellani, Empoli. Referee: Claudio Giuseppe Allegretta, Italy.

Who will be missing?

Empoli: no absences. Vicenza Virtus: no absences. Team news can still change before kick-off.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?

We put over 2.5 goals at 52% (odds 1.93) and under 2.5 goals at 48% (odds 1.98).

Will both teams score?

We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 57% (odds 1.67).

What correct score do we see as likeliest?

Top of our list is 1–1 (12.1%), then 1–0 (8.9%) and 0–1 (8.6%).

How do you put your predictions together?

Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.

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