Empoli vs Venezia Prediction 19 October 2025
📢 What to expect from the clash between Empoli and Venezia in the 8th round of Serie B? Despite their inconsistent results, Empoli have shown an ability to find the back of the net at home and are eager to break into the top half of the standings. On the other hand, Venezia are displaying impressive form and aim to maintain their position at the upper end of the table. The odds for the upcoming match suggest both teams have an equal chance of securing a victory.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 20 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Empoli):
- ball possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 18 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Empoli and Venezia:
- played 18 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 7, draws - 8;
- number of goals - 26 against 29;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.28, in the 2nd half - 1.78;
- average total goals in the match - 3.06.
Head-to-head statistics Empoli - Venezia

Empoli Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Sudtirol, away team - Empoli). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Empoli vs Sudtirol):
- ball possession: 69% vs 31%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Empoli have been experiencing mixed fortunes lately, securing 2 wins, 3 draws, and suffering 2 losses in their last seven league matches. Despite the inconsistency in results, they consistently find the back of the net at home, averaging around 1.3 goals per game. However, their defense remains porous, conceding nearly two goals per match. The Azzurri prefer to take the initiative and are capable of creating chances even against formidable opponents.
Match Results: Empoli

Venezia Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Venezia, away - Frosinone Calcio). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here are the match stats (Venezia vs Frosinone Calcio):
- ball possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 18 vs 29;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 8 vs 5.
Venezia are off to a strong start this season, securing three wins, three draws, and just one defeat in their seven league matches. The team displays solid defensive performances, conceding an average of only 0.8 goals per game. Offensively, they are equally impressive, netting around 1.6 goals per match. However, Venezia have struggled to secure away victories for some time, which could be a vulnerability in their upcoming fixture.
Match Results: Venezia
Latest news
Empoli
Empoli face minimal squad issues ahead of the match. Only Duccio Degli Innocenti is still recovering from an Achilles tendon injury, yet he has a chance to feature on the pitch.
Venezia
Venezia's midfielder Cheick Condé remains sidelined with an ankle fracture. However, there's a chance he might make the matchday squad.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 7, draws - 8.
Statistics: Empoli vs Venezia
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- win percentage: 29% vs 43%;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Venezia have drawn in 9 of last 10 away games.
- Venezia have drawn in last 4 away games (Serie B).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.44, the guests - 1.61;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.06;
- both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Empoli vs Venezia
- average total in the tournament: 3.29 vs 2.14;
- average total goals scored: 1.43 vs 1.43;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.57 vs 0.86;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.86 vs 0.57;
- Empoli: average total at home in the tournament - 1.75;
- Venezia: average total away in the tournament - 0.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.5) vs 1.6 (away - 0.5).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 9 Empoli games against Venezia.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 Empoli games against Venezia (Serie B).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 12 Empoli games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 7 Empoli home games.
Prediction on corners
Empoli: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 5.17.
Venezia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.86, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 3.75.
- Venezia have taken under 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Empoli.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.66 (1.33 for home team and 1.33 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.11 (1.11 for home team and 1 for away team).
Empoli: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.29; at home - 2.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 3.
Venezia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.71, away - 1.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; away - 1.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Empoli vs Venezia
- number of matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Empoli at home - 4 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for Venezia away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 9 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Empoli at home - 6 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Venezia away - 1 (25%).
Editor's Prediction
Both teams have recently competed in Serie A and are now eyeing a return to the top flight. While their results vary, Empoli and Venezia both exhibit quality football, particularly in attack. Their head-to-head encounters are traditionally exciting, with at least two goals scored in their last nine meetings. Considering the attacking capabilities of both sides and their ambitions for top positions, we can expect a dynamic and high-scoring game with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities. Our bet is on over 1.5 goals.