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Empoli vs Palermo

2 February 2018 at 19:30Carlo Castellani, Empoli
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Referee: Federico La Penna

Match Summary

Empoli defeated Palermo 4:0. The match was played in Serie B 2017.

Rivalry since 2014

Empoli vs Palermo Head to Head Results· 9

Empoli and Palermo have met 9 times — Empoli won 3, Palermo won 3, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. A combined 23 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.56 per match (12 for the home side, 11 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (44%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 5 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Palermo are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2017.

3
wins
Drawn
3
·
3
wins
Total goals
23 · 2.6/match
Both scored
4/9 · 44%
Over 2.5
5/9 · 56%

Recent Meetings

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09/09/17Serie B
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28/05/17Serie A
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07/01/17Serie A
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19/03/16Serie A
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02/11/15Serie A
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01/03/15Serie A
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05/10/14Serie A
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Highest-scoring game: 33 v 2017

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Empoli have recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Palermo show 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Empoli

DWLDLL

Palermo

WLLWDW

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Empoli2wins
2draws6 meetings
Palermo2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

4

Average goals per game

83%

Games with 3+ goals

83%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (33%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (48%) — the odds may underestimate Palermo.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 50.5%Draw 30.9%Away 24.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.953.203.80
Max2.043.304.36
Market favourite:Empoli · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market47.6%30.1%22.3%
Public market48.2%29.4%22.4%

Empoli vs Palermo — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Empoli
Result vs. Market: Empoli (51%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

EmpoliHalf-time:20Palermo
7Shots10
5Shots on target6

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

7 Feb 202625/261.61/3.80/5.00
7 Dec 202525/263.05/3.20/2.32
9 Sept 201717/182.24/3.11/3.49
2 Feb 201817/181.98/3.24/4.12
31/08/1313/142.05/3.29/3.73
2 Mar 201413/142.34/3.05/3.25

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Empoli

W 233D 182L 149
Over 2.545
Goals scored803

Away Record: Palermo

W 168D 134L 92
Over 2.547
Goals scored568

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026