Venezia vs Empoli: match statistics
Venezia vs Empoli: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Venezia played against Empoli in Serie B (Italy). The game was played on April 25, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Venezia has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Empoli has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Venezia scores 2.03 goals per game and allows 0.83. Empoli scores 1.26 and allows 1.43. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Venezia's games and 63% of Empoli's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 49%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Venezia has the higher season xG average, 1.85 to 1.36 per game. Venezia takes 17.1 shots per game, while Empoli takes 12.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Venezia leads at halftime in 63% of its games and scores 0.97 goals per game after halftime. Empoli leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Venezia's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (20 goals). For Empoli, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Venezia is the clear favorite: they sit 1st in the table, score an average of 2.35 goals at home and concede only 0.71 per match, while Empoli away averages 1.00 scored and 1.71 conceded. The difference in creation quality is visible in xG and shot volume — Venezia at home has xG 2.05 and averages 19.24 shots (6.47 on target), whereas Empoli away records xG 1.14, 9.94 shots and 3.18 on target. The hosts’ form confirms their advantage: Venezia scored 11 goals in the last 5 matches (2.2 per game) and averages 2.2 points over that period, while Empoli has 6 goals and averages 1.0 point. Defensively Venezia has 47% clean sheets and only 6% of matches without conceding, and Empoli away has 18% clean sheets and 35% of matches without scoring, which increases the hosts’ chances of maintaining a lead. Considering the superiority in efficiency (2.35 vs 1.00), xG (2.05 vs 1.14) and attacking intensity (19.24 vs 9.94), I tip a Venezia victory; estimated probabilities are 78% home, 12% draw and 10% away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Venezia has BTTS in 78% of matches this season and 80% in the last 5, while Empoli has 47% for the season and 60% in the last 5; the league average is 55% BTTS. Venezia averages 1.5 goals per match (xG 1.57) and produces 14.39 shots with 4.67 on target, whereas Empoli averages 1.0 goal (xG 1.14) with 9.94 shots and 3.18 on target, giving the hosts a clear offensive edge. Empoli concedes 1.71 goals per match on average (xG against 1.71), and Venezia concedes 1.17 on the season, so stats indicate the hosts should create chances against the opponent’s weaker defense. Despite weaker season numbers (44 goals scored), Empoli has 6 goals in the last 5 matches (1.2 per match) and xG_for 1.14, so they have a real chance to score against Venezia. Additionally, clean sheet rates are low (Venezia 17%, Empoli 18%) and the league average goals is 2.56, supporting a both-teams-to-score scenario; based on this I rate BTTS - Yes more likely: 72% for 'yes' and 28% for 'no'.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
xG and seasonal metrics indicate a high goal potential: Venezia averages 1.5 goals scored at home (xG 1.57) and concedes 1.17, while Empoli away scores 1.0 (xG 1.14) and concedes 1.71. Averaging offensive xG and defensive values yields expected goals of 1.64 for Venezia and 1.16 for Empoli, totaling 2.80 goals. Assuming a Poisson distribution for total goals (λ=2.80), I estimate the probability of over 1.5 goals at ~77%, over 2.5 at ~53% and over 3.5 at ~31%. Additionally, Venezia have 83% of home matches with over 1.5 goals, Empoli 71% away, and Venezia and Empoli record both teams to score in 78% and 47% of matches respectively; this reinforces a multi-goal scenario. Therefore the strongest recommendation from the data is to play over 1.5 (over) at the 1.5 line, based on clear xG support (1.64 vs 1.16) and high seasonal frequencies (>1.5).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Venezia led at half-time in 5 out of their last 5 matches (100% in the last 5) and averaged 1.4 goals by the break, while Empoli averaged 0.4 first-half goals in those 5 matches. Over the season, the hosts score 1.5 goals per home match with an xG of 1.57, whereas Empoli concedes 1.71 goals away on average (xG against 1.71), giving Venezia the edge in chance creation. Additionally, Venezia averages 14.39 shots and 4.67 on target per home game versus Empoli’s 9.94 and 3.18. In the last 5 matches Venezia have won 3 of 5 (60%) compared to Empoli’s single win (20%). Based on these figures the most likely scenario is Venezia holding a lead at the break and maintaining the win to full-time, hence 1/1 is the strongest signal (approximately 36% probability).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| Venezia | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 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.
Venezia is 120% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Venezia · 1 pts / game - Empoli
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.
Venezia is 61% better for: goals scored per game.
2.03 goals / game - Venezia · 1.26 goals / game - Empoli
Venezia is 72% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.83 goals / game - Venezia · 1.43 goals / game - Empoli
Venezia scores in 89% of games (31 of 35 meczów), while Empoli keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 35 meczów).
Empoli scores in 77% of games (27 of 35 meczów), while Venezia keeps a clean sheet in 40% (14 of 35 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 - Venezia
Over / Under - Empoli
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.
Venezia is 105% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.17 pts / game - Venezia · 1.06 pts / game - Empoli
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Venezia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 63% of games and wins 63%. 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.
Empoli - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 23%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (20 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Venezia
Empoli
* 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
| Venezia | Liga | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.86 | 2.56 | ▲ 2.69 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 55% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 49% | • 49% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 26% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 78% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Venezia's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Empoli. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Venezia vs Empoli?
The Serie B match finished Venezia 2:0 Empoli. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Venezia vs Empoli?
Venezia score 2.03 goals per game on average and Empoli 1.26. The Serie B average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Venezia's matches and 63% of Empoli's.
What form are Venezia and Empoli in?
Over the last 5 games Venezia have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Empoli 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Venezia vs Empoli?
The statistical background for Venezia vs Empoli — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.