Venezia vs Empoli: match statistics
Venezia vs Empoli: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Venezia played Empoli in Serie B (Italy). The match was played on 25 April 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Venezia: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Empoli: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Venezia scores 2.03 and concedes 0.83 goals per match. Empoli scores 1.26 and concedes 1.43. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Venezia 57%, Empoli 63%. Over 2.5: Venezia 60%, Empoli 49%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Venezia has higher xG: 1.85 vs 1.36. Venezia: 17.1 shots per match, Empoli: 12.2.
Match halves
Venezia: half-time lead 63%, second-half goals 0.97. Empoli: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Venezia: 31-45+ (20 goals). Empoli: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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 statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Venezia is 120% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Venezia · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
2.03 goals / match - Venezia · 1.26 goals / match - Empoli
Venezia is 72% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.83 goals / match - Venezia · 1.43 goals / match - Empoli
Venezia scores in 89% of matches (31 of 35 matches), while Empoli keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 35 matches).
Empoli scores in 77% of matches (27 of 35 matches), while Venezia keeps a clean sheet in 40% (14 of 35 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Venezia
Over / Under - Empoli
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Venezia · 1.06 pts / match - Empoli
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Venezia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 63% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Empoli - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 23%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Venezia 0 - 1 - 0 Empoli. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.