Empoli vs Palermo: match statistics
Empoli vs Palermo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Empoli played against Palermo in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on December 7, 2025. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Empoli has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Palermo has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Empoli scores 1.57 goals per game and allows 1.29. Palermo scores 1.50 and allows 0.71. Games in this league average 2.51 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Empoli's games and 36% of Palermo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 36%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Palermo has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.24 per game. Empoli takes 10.6 shots per game, while Palermo takes 14.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Empoli leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.93 goals per game after halftime. Palermo leads at halftime in 43% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Empoli's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Palermo, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.51 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Empoli | Palermo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Empoli is 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Empoli · 1.4 pts / game - Palermo
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Empoli is 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.57 goals / game - Empoli · 1.5 goals / game - Palermo
Palermo is 82% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Empoli · 0.71 goals / game - Palermo
Empoli scores in 86% of games (12 of 14 meczów), while Palermo keeps a clean sheet in 43% (6 of 14 meczów).
Palermo scores in 64% of games (9 of 14 meczów), while Empoli keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Empoli
Over / Under - Palermo
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Palermo is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Empoli · 1.5 pts / game - Palermo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Empoli - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Palermo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Empoli
Palermo
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Empoli | Liga | Palermo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.86 | 2.51 | ▼ 2.21 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 54% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 47% | ▼ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 28% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 68% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 74% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Empoli vs Palermo?
The Serie B match finished Empoli 1:3 Palermo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Empoli vs Palermo?
Empoli score 1.57 goals per game on average and Palermo 1.50. The Serie B average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Empoli's matches and 36% of Palermo's.
What form are Empoli and Palermo in?
Over the last 5 games Empoli have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Palermo 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Empoli vs Palermo?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.