Empoli vs Südtirol: match statistics
Empoli presents decisively better home form with 30% victories and just 10% defeats at their own stadium, scoring an average of 1.7 goals per match. Südtirol has not won a single away game (0% wins), recording a massive 80% draws and scoring only 0.8 goals on average on the road. The host has a clear advantage in expected goals (xG 1.41 vs 1.3), shot conversion (14% vs 7%), and possession (46% vs 37%). Empoli's home goal difference stands at +6, while Südtirol is at -4 away, confirming their defensive mindset and goal-scoring struggles. Given all statistics, especially the hosts' dominance in home matches and the visitors' total helplessness on the road, Empoli has a real chance of victory, although Südtirol's high percentage of away draws does not allow ruling out a split of points.
Empoli vs Südtirol: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Empoli played against Südtirol in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Empoli has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Südtirol has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Empoli scores 1.37 goals per game and allows 1.26. Südtirol scores 0.95 and allows 1.16. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Empoli's games and 63% of Südtirol's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 32%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Südtirol has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.24 per game. Empoli takes 10.9 shots per game, while Südtirol takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Empoli leads at halftime in 16% of its games and scores 0.84 goals per game after halftime. Südtirol leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.42 after halftime.
When the teams score
Empoli's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Südtirol, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Empoli presents decisively better home form with 30% victories and just 10% defeats at their own stadium, scoring an average of 1.7 goals per match. Südtirol has not won a single away game (0% wins), recording a massive 80% draws and scoring only 0.8 goals on average on the road. The host has a clear advantage in expected goals (xG 1.41 vs 1.3), shot conversion (14% vs 7%), and possession (46% vs 37%). Empoli's home goal difference stands at +6, while Südtirol is at -4 away, confirming their defensive mindset and goal-scoring struggles. Given all statistics, especially the hosts' dominance in home matches and the visitors' total helplessness on the road, Empoli has a real chance of victory, although Südtirol's high percentage of away draws does not allow ruling out a split of points.
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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 | Südtirol | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.27 |
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 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Empoli · 1.2 pts / game - Südtirol
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 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.37 goals / game - Empoli · 0.95 goals / game - Südtirol
Südtirol is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.26 goals / game - Empoli · 1.16 goals / game - Südtirol
Empoli scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Südtirol keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 meczów).
Südtirol scores in 63% of games (12 of 19 meczów), while Empoli keeps a clean sheet in 26% (5 of 19 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 - Südtirol
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.
Südtirol is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / game - Empoli · 1.21 pts / game - Südtirol
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Empoli - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 16% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Südtirol - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 16%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
* 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Südtirol
* 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 | Südtirol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.63 | 2.47 | ▼ 2.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 55% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 47% | 46% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 26% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 69% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 76% | ▼ 74% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Empoli's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Südtirol. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Empoli vs Südtirol?
The Serie B match finished Empoli 0:1 Südtirol. 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 Südtirol?
Empoli score 1.37 goals per game on average and Südtirol 0.95. The Serie B average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Empoli's matches and 63% of Südtirol's.
What form are Empoli and Südtirol in?
Over the last 5 games Empoli have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Südtirol 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Empoli vs Südtirol?
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.