Empoli vs Palermo Prediction 7 December 2025
📢 What to expect from the clash between Empoli and Palermo in the 15th round of Serie B? Both teams have shown intriguing form in recent matches: Empoli have secured 4 wins out of 10, while Palermo have triumphed three times in the same period. The teams' form suggests they are on a similar level in terms of play and scoring. A tense encounter is anticipated, with each side eager to showcase their strength. It's important to highlight the home advantage for Empoli, which could prove decisive.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Empoli and Palermo:
- played 18 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 9, for the away team - 4, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 29 against 17;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.06, in the 2nd half - 1.5;
- average total goals in the match - 2.56.
Head-to-head statistics Empoli - Palermo

Empoli Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Empoli, away team - SSC Bari). The match concluded with a scoreline of 5:0.
Here's the game statistics (Empoli vs SSC Bari):
- ball possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 0.
Empoli are displaying consistency with elements of aggressive attacking play-securing 5 wins and drawing the same number of times this season. Their game is characterized by ball control and an attacking style, averaging 1.57 goals per match while conceding a relatively low 1.29 goals per game. The team has claimed victory in three of their last five matches, highlighting their strong form. Notably, they have shown confident performances on home turf.
Match Results: Empoli

Palermo Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Palermo, away - Carrarese Calcio). The match concluded with a scoreline of 5:0.
Here are the match stats (Palermo vs Carrarese Calcio):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 17 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 9 vs 2.
The "Eagles" are finding their rhythm on the road, with Palermo showcasing an ability to score crucial goals while maintaining a solid defense, conceding just 0.71 goals per match. In their last five outings, they've secured two victories and one draw, but inconsistency remains an issue as they alternate between strong performances and disappointing ones, potentially costing them points over the course of the season. It's also worth noting a trend: Palermo rarely scores more than one goal away against opponents of Empoli's caliber, which could be significant in the upcoming clash.
Match Results: Palermo
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- home team wins - 9, away team wins - 4, draws - 5.
Statistics: Empoli vs Palermo
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 5 vs 6;
- win percentage: 36% vs 43%;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 4 vs 4.
- Empoli have not lost in 9 of last 10 games against Palermo.
- Empoli have not lost in last 7 home games against Palermo.
- Empoli have not lost in last 9 home games.
- Empoli have not lost in last 8 home games (Serie B).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.61, the guests - 0.94;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.56;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Empoli vs Palermo
- average total in the tournament: 2.86 vs 2.21;
- average total goals scored: 1.57 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.64 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.93 vs 1;
- Empoli: average total at home in the tournament - 1.88;
- Palermo: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.83) vs 1.5 (away - 0.8).
- Palermo have scored under 1.5 goals in last 8 away games against Empoli.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Empoli vs Palermo
- number of matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Empoli at home - 6 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Palermo away - 3 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Empoli at home - 4 (67%);
- BTTS matches for Palermo away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (24/140, 17.1%);
- Empoli at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (4/8, 50%);
- Palermo away most often play: 1:0 , 1:1 (2/6, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.64% (odds 5.6)
0:1 - 11.38% (odds 6.6)
1:0 - 10.06% (odds 7.8)
Editor's Prediction
Both teams have kicked off the season strongly and currently sit near the top of the standings, yet bookmakers surprisingly give a slight edge to Palermo, despite the match being at Empoli's home ground. This seems questionable, as the hosts have historically had the upper hand in this matchup: Empoli have not lost in 9 of their last 10 head-to-heads, consistently posing significant challenges for Palermo. Given the current form of both sides, the game promises to be evenly matched, and underestimating the hosts would be a mistake.