Empoli 2-4 Palermo – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Palermo at 36% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Empoli vs Palermo encounter.
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Match Analysis
Empoli host Palermo at Carlo Castellani in Serie B, Regular Season - 6. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 10 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Serie B games this season, Empoli have gone 3W 2D 5L from 10 outings — a 1.10 PPG return. Last five: W L W L L. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Empoli have played only a handful of Serie B games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
At home at Carlo Castellani, Empoli have gone 3W 5D 2L this season (10 games, 1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Palermo — All Games: 6W 2D 2L from 10 Serie B fixtures this season — 2.00 PPG. Last five: W W W D W. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.30. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Palermo have played only a handful of Serie B games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
On the road, Palermo have gone 3W 3D 4L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.20 PPG). Away from home they average 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.20 is notably below their overall 2.00 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Form points away from home here. Palermo's 2.00 PPG return is 0.90 points per game ahead of Empoli's 1.10 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 0 wins apiece for Empoli, 2 for Palermo and 0 shared spoils from 2 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 2 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 4.5 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 7 Feb 2026, ended 2–3 with Palermo winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.5 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Empoli in-play and half-time data (43 games, 21 at home): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 94% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games (home games).
Palermo in-play and half-time data (43 games, 21 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; they lead at the break 49% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 43% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 42% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Empoli 58% versus Palermo 44%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Empoli 46% | Palermo 46%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Empoli 1.10 xG and Palermo 1.14 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Empoli attack 0.816 / defence 0.903 | Palermo attack 1.067 / defence 0.975. League average goals — home 1.387 / away 1.184. Data: 43 Empoli games / 43 Palermo games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Empoli 35% | Draw 29% | Palermo 36%. Fair-value odds: Empoli 2.86 | Draw 3.45 | Palermo 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 39% | BTTS probability 46% | Total xG 2.25. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 61% — total xG of 2.25 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 46% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Palermo at 36% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Palermo offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.25 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 39% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 46% on No. Form rates are neutral: Empoli 60% | Palermo 50%.
The outsider holds a 35% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Empoli vs Palermo | Competition: Serie B, Regular Season - 6 | Venue: Carlo Castellani • Kick-off: Saturday 10 Oct 2026, 13:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Empoli 35% | Draw 29% | Palermo 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 39% | BTTS 46% | xG Empoli 1.10 / Palermo 1.14 • Poisson strength factors: Empoli attack 0.816 / def 0.903 | Palermo attack 1.067 / def 0.975 | league avg home 1.387 / away 1.184 • Poisson stance: Palermo (36%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.10
Empoli xG
Expected Goals
1.14
Palermo xG
46%
BTTS
66%
Over 1.5
39%
Over 2.5
19%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Empoli vs Palermo kick off?
Empoli vs Palermo kicked off at 13:00 on Saturday 10 October 2026 at Carlo Castellani.
What was the final score in Empoli vs Palermo?
Empoli 2 - 4 Palermo.
Where is Empoli vs Palermo being played?
The match is being played at Carlo Castellani.
What competition is Empoli vs Palermo part of?
Empoli vs Palermo is a Regular Season - 6 fixture in the Serie B (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Empoli vs Palermo?
Our statistical model gives Empoli a 35% chance of winning, Palermo a 36% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Palermo the favourite.
Will both teams score in Empoli vs Palermo?
Our model estimates a 46% probability that both Empoli and Palermo will score (BTTS).
Will Empoli vs Palermo have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 39%.
What is the head-to-head record between Empoli and Palermo?
Record (2 meetings): Empoli 0W | Draws 0 | Palermo 2W.
What form are Empoli and Palermo in?
Empoli (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-L-W-L-L. Palermo (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-W-W-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Empoli's attack at 0.82x the league average against Palermo's defence at 0.97x — combine the two and it projects 1.10 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Palermo's attack versus Empoli's defence, projects 1.14 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 43/43 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 15.1% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (12.3%), 0-1 (10.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 38% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Palermo Win
35%
2.89
29%
3.46
36%
2.74
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
12.1%
Away win
1 – 0
11.7%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.10
Empoli xG
Total xG
2.25
1.14
Palermo xG
2.89
35%
Home win
3.46
29%
Draw
2.74
36%
Away win
Goals Markets
66%
Over 1.5
1.52
34%
Under 1.5
2.94
39%
Over 2.5
2.56
61%
Under 2.5
1.64
19%
Over 3.5
5.26
81%
Under 3.5
1.23
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
46%
BTTS Yes
2.20
54%
BTTS No
1.84
Clean Sheet
32%
3.13
33%
3.02
Win to Nil
11%
9.04
12%
8.27
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.6 | 12.1 | 6.9 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 11.7 | 13.3 | 7.6 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.5 | 7.4 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Empoli vs Palermo?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.1%.
How many goals are Empoli and Palermo expected to score?
The model projects 1.10 expected goals for Empoli and 1.14 for Palermo, a combined total of 2.25.
How confident is the prediction model for Empoli vs Palermo?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 43 outings, Empoli have picked up 1.09 PPG on a 11W 14D 18L record — W-L-W-L-L across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Empoli, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Palermo's form line: 24W 12D 7L from 43 games, 1.95 PPG, last five W-W-W-D-W. It's still early in the season for Palermo, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Put side by side, Palermo are the form team by 0.86 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Empoli.
Venue Form
On home soil, Empoli have posted 1.38 PPG from 21 outings (6W 11D 4L).
On the road, Palermo have gone 6W 9D 6L from 21 away games — 1.29 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 1.95 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Palermo's season.
Goals in Recent Form
Empoli are averaging 1.19 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game recently; Palermo are on 1.65 scored and 0.93 conceded.
Defensively: Palermo in 42% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 43 Results — Serie B
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Empoli
Early Season
Palermo
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Empoli and Palermo in coming into this match?
Empoli have gone 11W 14D 18L in their last 43 games (1.09 PPG), while Palermo have gone 24W 12D 7L in their last 43 (1.95 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Empoli at home or Palermo away?
Empoli's home record (1.38 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Empoli at home: 1.38 PPG; Palermo away: 1.29 PPG.
Have Empoli or Palermo been keeping clean sheets recently?
Empoli have kept a clean sheet in 21% of their recent games, Palermo in 42%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
3 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to December 2025. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie B. The two were last together as recently as 10 October 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Streaks & Records
Palermo go into this on the back of 3 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
Empoli's record when hosting Palermo specifically: 0W 0D 2L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 3 Meetings
0
Empoli
0
Draws
3
Palermo
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Empoli and Palermo?
From 3 meetings on record, Empoli have won 0, Palermo have won 3, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Empoli and Palermo last play each other?
They last met on 10 October 2026, when Empoli 2-4 Palermo.
Who has won more matches between Empoli and Palermo?
Palermo have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 3 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Empoli are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 24% of those situations.
Palermo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Empoli 67%, Palermo 57% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 33% (Empoli) and 43% (Palermo).
On the defensive side: Palermo in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Empoli home games / Palermo away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Empoli play Palermo?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 67% of Empoli's games and 57% of Palermo's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Empoli vs Palermo usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 33% of Empoli's recent games and 43% of Palermo's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Empoli and Palermo tend to score early?
Empoli have had a goal before half-time in 71% of their recent matches, Palermo in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Palermo cruise to a comfortable 2-4 victory over Empoli.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Palermo beat Empoli 2-4 at Carlo Castellani, Regular Season - 6, in the Serie B. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Empoli 1.10 xG and Palermo 1.14 xG, a combined 2.25. The scoreboard read 2-4 for 6 actual goals. Empoli beat their projection by 0.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Palermo outscored their 1.14 projection by 2.9. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Empoli attack 0.82 / defence 0.90 against Palermo attack 1.07 / defence 0.97, drawn from 43/43 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Empoli 35% | Draw 29% | Palermo 36%, with Palermo to win its most likely call at 36%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 39%. The game delivered 6, so it went over — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 66% and landed. Over 3.5 was 19% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 46% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 46% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Empoli 46%, Palermo 46%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Empoli's trading profile (43 games, 21 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did.
Palermo's trading profile (43 games, 21 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 42% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Palermo arrived the stronger side — 1.95 PPG against 1.09. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Empoli (home/away splits) shipped 4 against a 1.05 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Palermo (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 1.19 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.