As Sampdoria and Empoli prepare to face off in the Italian Serie B on 06.04.2026, anticipation builds for this evenly matched clash. With both teams showing strong performances this season, predicting an outcome becomes a thrilling challenge. Dive into our expert analysis, explore past match stats, and get the best betting tips. Be sure to read our full prediction and place your bets confidently.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sudtirol | 32 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 34/35 | 38 |
| 12 | Empoli | 32 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 43/47 | 36 |
| 13 | Padova | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 32/43 | 34 |
| 14 | Mantova | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 36/48 | 34 |
| 15 | Sampdoria | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 31/43 | 34 |
| 16 | Virtus Entella | 32 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 31/45 | 34 |
Key Player Statistics: Sampdoria vs Empoli
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | Empoli | Sampdoria | 28.10.2025 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Empoli | Sampdoria | 03.08.2024 | 0-2 |
| Serie A | Sampdoria | Empoli | 15.05.2023 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Empoli | Sampdoria | 16.01.2023 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Sampdoria | Empoli | 19.02.2022 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | Empoli | Sampdoria | 19.09.2021 | 0-3 |
| Serie A | Sampdoria | Empoli | 12.05.2019 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Empoli | Sampdoria | 22.12.2018 | 2-4 |
| Serie A | Sampdoria | Empoli | 15.01.2017 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Empoli | Sampdoria | 21.08.2016 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | Sampdoria | Avellino | 22.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie B | Carrarese | Sampdoria | 18.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie B | Sampdoria | Venezia | 14.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Serie B | Frosinone | Sampdoria | 08.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Serie B | Juve Stabia | Sampdoria | 04.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie B | Sampdoria | Bari | 27.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| Serie B | Mantova | Sampdoria | 21.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie B | Sampdoria | Padova | 14.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie B | Sampdoria | Palermo | 10.02.2026 | 3-3 |
| Serie B | Modena | Sampdoria | 07.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Serie B | Frosinone | Empoli | 20.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Serie B | Empoli | Reggiana | 15.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie B | Empoli | Juve Stabia | 11.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie B | Palermo | Empoli | 07.02.2026 | 3-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Sampdoria VS Empoli
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Sampdoria vs Empoli
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Sampdoria vs Empoli
Two clubs from very different worlds right now, but with everything still to play for. Sampdoria host Empoli in Serie B, and this fixture carries more weight than the table positions might suggest. With just two points separating them in mid-table, neither side can afford to slip up as the season heads into its final stretch.
Sampdoria sit 15th with 34 points from 32 games. They're not in immediate danger, but they're not comfortable either. Their recent form tells a story of inconsistency. One win against Avellino, sandwiched between a heavy 3-0 defeat at Frosinone and a frustrating 2-0 loss at Carrarese. That's a team that shows up in patches but can't string results together.
Empoli, sitting 12th on 36 points, aren't exactly flying either. They've drawn four of their last six league games. That's a team leaking momentum when they need it most. Don't be fooled by their slightly superior position in the table — they've been dropping points against sides they should be beating.
Here's what you need to watch for: Empoli's Sead Shpendi is the most dangerous attacker on the pitch, with 13 goals in 29 appearances this season. He's well clear of Sampdoria's top scorer Massimo Coda, who has managed just 9 goals in 25 games. That gap in firepower is significant, and it's the key matchup that could decide this game.
The surprising statistical insight? Their head-to-head record shows a remarkable tendency toward shared spoils. Six of their last fourteen meetings ended level, and the most recent competitive clash this very season — played at Empoli in October — finished 1-1. Both sides also score and concede freely. Sampdoria have shipped 43 goals this season. Empoli have let in 47. These are not tight defensive units.
That makes the Both Teams to Score market genuinely attractive here. It's landed in the majority of their recent H2H meetings, and neither defence inspires much confidence. Over 2.5 goals is another market worth serious consideration given the open nature of both teams' recent games.
I personally think Empoli's firepower edges it. Shpendi with an assist or a goal feels like a strong specific bet. And with Sampdoria's home record showing just one clean sheet in their last five home games, expect Empoli to get on the scoresheet.
My prediction: Sampdoria 1-2 Empoli. A nervy, open game with goals at both ends — and Shpendi making the difference when it matters. Don't miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Vulikić | Croatia | 25 | Defender | 193 | 87 |
| J. Ferri | France | 34 | Midfielder | 173 | 73 |
| S. Ghidotti | Italy | 26 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 81 |
| A. Ferrari | Italy | 31 | Defender | 191 | 80 |
| M. Coda | Italy | 37 | Attacker | 184 | 72 |
| F. Depaoli | Italy | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| L. Henderson | Scotland | 29 | Attacker | 183 | 78 |
| G. Tutino | Italy | 29 | Attacker | 177 | 76 |
| L. Venuti | Italy | 31 | Defender | 180 | 76 |
| G. Altare | Italy | 27 | Defender | 190 | 75 |
| A. Bellemo | Italy | 30 | Midfielder | 184 | 72 |
| L. Benedetti | Italy | 25 | Midfielder | 182 | 76 |
| N. Sekulov | Italy | 24 | Attacker | 185 | 79 |
| M. Çuni | Albania | 24 | Attacker | 188 | 78 |
| A. Riccio | Italy | 24 | Defender | 187 | 78 |
| Estanis | Spain | 22 | Attacker | 185 | 78 |
| G. Forte | Italy | 17 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Papasergio | Italy | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Paratici | Italy | 17 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| K. Diop | Italy | 16 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| 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 | 22 | 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 | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| G. Guarino | Italy | 21 | 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 |
Sampdoria vs Empoli match odds
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