The Italian Serie B is heating up, and the upcoming match on 01.05.2026 between Empoli and Avellino is no exception. As these two closely matched teams face off, our experts have compiled all you need to know about their recent games and player conditions. Check our predictions and consider betting on what promises to be a thrilling game!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Juve Stabia | 36 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 43/43 | 50 |
| 8 | Avellino | 36 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 42/54 | 46 |
| 9 | Cesena | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 42/52 | 45 |
| 15 | Virtus Entella | 36 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 34/48 | 39 |
| 16 | Empoli | 36 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 44/52 | 37 |
| 17 | Pescara | 36 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 50/64 | 34 |
Key Player Statistics: Empoli vs Avellino
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x 1 x 9Empoli vs Avellino Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | Avellino | Empoli | 22.11.2025 | 0-3 |
| Serie B | Empoli | Avellino | 27.02.2018 | 1-1 |
| Serie B | Avellino | Empoli | 30.09.2017 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | Venezia | Empoli | 25.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie B | Empoli | Virtus Entella | 19.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie B | Padova | Empoli | 12.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie B | Sampdoria | Empoli | 06.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie B | Empoli | Pescara | 22.03.2026 | 4-2 |
| Serie B | Spezia | Empoli | 17.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie B | Empoli | Mantova | 14.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Serie B | Catanzaro | Empoli | 08.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Serie B | Bari | Empoli | 04.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie B | Empoli | Cesena | 28.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | Avellino | Bari | 24.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie B | Mantova | Avellino | 18.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Serie B | Avellino | Catanzaro | 11.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie B | Palermo | Avellino | 05.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie B | Sampdoria | Avellino | 22.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie B | Avellino | Sudtirol | 18.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Serie B | Virtus Entella | Avellino | 15.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie B | Avellino | Padova | 07.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie B | Venezia | Avellino | 03.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| Serie B | Avellino | Juve Stabia | 28.02.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Empoli VS Avellino
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Empoli vs Avellino
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Empoli vs Avellino
There's a certain desperation to this one. Empoli sit 16th in Serie B, just four points above the relegation zone with the season almost done. Every point now feels like oxygen. Avellino, sitting comfortably in 8th, arrive at the Carlo Castellani with nothing to fear and everything to gain from playing loose, confident football. That contrast in pressure could define everything.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Empoli are the safe home favourites here. Their recent form is genuinely alarming. They've lost four of their last five matches, conceding to Venezia, Padova, Sampdoria, and Carrarese while barely scoring in return. That's a team running on fumes.
Avellino, meanwhile, are quietly rolling. Four wins in their last six, including impressive away victories at Mantova and Virtus Entella. Here's what you need to watch for: Avellino already hammered Empoli 3-0 earlier this season. That result isn't just a stat. It tells you everything about who holds the psychological edge in this fixture.
One surprising detail worth noting: Empoli's leading assist-maker S. Elia has provided nine assists in 31 games, making him their primary creative engine. If Avellino's midfield — led by the combative L. Palmiero, already on nine yellow cards — can neutralize Elia's influence, Empoli's attack loses its main spark. Palmiero's aggression cuts both ways, though. He's a suspension waiting to happen.
Tactically, I see Avellino sitting compact, hitting Empoli on the counter. Empoli's injury problems don't help either. Pellegri and Haas are both sidelined with knee issues, limiting their attacking options at the worst possible moment.
In terms of betting value, the odds genuinely intrigue me. Avellino at 3.30 looks generous given the form and head-to-head evidence. I'd also strongly consider backing both teams to score given both sides have conceded over 50 goals this season — this fixture has goals written all over it. Avellino to win and both teams to score feels like the sharp play here.
My bold prediction: Avellino win 2-1, with Palmiero picking up yet another booking before the hour mark. Empoli score to briefly raise hopes, but Avellino have the quality and the nerve to close it out.
A relegation battle meets a team with nothing to lose. Saturday nights don't get more dramatic than this.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Ebuehi | Nigeria | 30 | Midfielder | 187 | 76 |
| S. Perisan | Italy | 28 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 84 |
| A. Fulignati | Italy | 31 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 87 |
| M. Curto | Italy | 27 | Defender | 191 | 75 |
| L. Belardinelli | Italy | 25 | Midfielder | 190 | n/a |
| S. Elia | Italy | 26 | Midfielder | 183 | 70 |
| J. Ceesay | Sweden | 27 | Defender | 178 | 69 |
| R. Ilie | Romania | 23 | Midfielder | 185 | 75 |
| F. Carboni | Argentina | 23 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| Gerard Yepes | Spain | 23 | Midfielder | 170 | 66 |
| S. Shpendi | Albania | 22 | Attacker | 181 | 73 |
| L. Ignacchiti | Italy | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Guarino | Italy | 22 | Defender | 193 | n/a |
| B. Moruzzi | Italy | 22 | Midfielder | ||
| B. Popov | Ukraine | 19 | Attacker | 193 | 85 |
| F. Versari | Italy | 19 | Goalkeeper | 182 | 62 |
| D. Bembnista | Poland | 19 | Defender | 189 | 74 |
| D. Busiello | Italy | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| E. Zanaga | Italy | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| K. Pasalic | Sweden | 19 | Defender | 195 | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Insigne | Italy | 31 | Attacker | 172 | 65 |
| T. Cancellotti | Italy | 33 | Defender | 185 | 75 |
| G. Panico | Italy | 28 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| A. Favilli | Italy | 28 | Attacker | 190 | 78 |
| L. Šimić | Croatia | 29 | Defender | 195 | 89 |
| A. Iannarilli | Italy | 35 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 82 |
| D. Sounas | Greece | 31 | Midfielder | 177 | 70 |
| R. Russo | Italy | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| P. Frascatore | Italy | 34 | Defender | 187 | 76 |
| F. Lescano | Argentina | 29 | Attacker | 190 | 82 |
| G. Todisco | Italy | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Manzi | Italy | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| P. Enrici | Italy | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Palumbo | Norway | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. De Cristofaro | Italy | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| L. D'Andrea | Italy | 21 | Attacker | 173 | n/a |
| J. Kumi | Italy | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Besaggio | Italy | 24 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| A. Milani | Venezuela | 20 | Defender | 178 | 76 |
| V. Crespi | Italy | 21 | Attacker | 185 | n/a |
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