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Serie BMatchweek 5THE MATCH CENTRE

Modena vs Empoli match centre

Modena badgeModenaHome · 4 in league
LWWLD
Momentum↘ Falling46/100OlderLatest
Full time
2:1
UK time · Europe/London
Empoli badgeEmpoliAway · 13 in league
DWLWL
Momentum→ Steady45/100OlderLatest
Goalscorers
Andrea Belotti61′
Giuseppe Ambrosino70′
Gerard Yepes27′
Alberto Braglia · ModenaSeason 2026/27Back to matches
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES

Our view of the game

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Why this selection? Data checks & method

Our model: Out of date · Calculated 20 Sep 14:18 UK.

Odds updated 20 Sep 15:27 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.

We compare match winner, over/under 2.5 goals, both teams to score and double chance. Priced selections need decimal odds of at least 1.25. The value filter subtracts five percentage points from the model chance, then requires at least a 5% estimated return. These are conservative policy choices, not a calibrated confidence interval or proof of profitability.

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Odds & probabilities Pre-match snapshot Home win1.60Estimated chance 54.9%Pre-match estimate Draw3.70Estimated chance 27.0%Pre-match estimate Away win6.00Estimated chance 18.1%Pre-match estimate Bet365 · Updated 20 Sep 15:27 UK · Older than 24 hours Chances are estimates for 90 minutes. Stored prices can change; likelihood alone does not establish value.
THE FINAL WHISTLE

The match in numbers

Statistics and key moments from this match.

FULL TIME
ModenaEmpoli
3Corner Kicks2
11Fouls11
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves6
529Total passes338
462Passes accurate279

— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Team news & availability

API-Football

Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.

Modena 0 reported

No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.

Empoli 0 reported

No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.

Fetched 20 Sep, 14:18 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.

THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT

Your match briefing

From recorded results

Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.

HOME PERSPECTIVE

Modena

4/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game

Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 5 wins from 10 available matches.

Inspect Modena’s results
AWAY PERSPECTIVE

Empoli

4/10Wins
1.0Goals / game
0.9Conceded / game

Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 10 available matches.

Inspect Empoli’s results
BEFORE YOU DECIDE

What could change the picture?

  • Lineup data is available in the match centre.
  • Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
  • Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.

Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓

HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING

Recent form

Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.

Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.

About these numbers

Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Modena at home with Empoli away.

We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.

Updated 2 Oct, 20:43 UK.

THE SEASON SO FAR

How the teams compare

Serie B · 2026/27 · all league matches

ModenaEmpoli
5Matches played5
10Points earned6
3Wins2
1.6Goals scored / match0.8
0.8Goals conceded / match1.2
1Clean sheets2
1Failed to score1

Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Modena at home with Empoli away. Small samples can be misleading.

THE STORY SO FAR

Head-to-head

2 recorded meetings

Modena

1wins
1 draw

Empoli

0wins

Oct 2025 – Jan 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.

Scores shown with Modena first; venues vary.

TEAM SELECTION

Lineups & formations

Confirmed lineups

Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.

Modena

Confirmed formation3-5-2D. Galloppa
  1. 1L. ChichizolaG
  2. 77D. TonoliD
  3. 6S. NadorD
  4. 20B. NielingD
  5. 27Paulo AzziM
  6. 42A. BiancoM
  7. 16G. BrugmanM
  8. 10G. CasoM
  9. 7F. ZampanoM
  10. 72G. OlzerF
  11. 70G. AmbrosinoF
Substitutes (12)

8 · S. Santoro

9 · D. Montevago

26 · A. Imputato

23 · F. Folino

22 · L. Consiglio

17 · K. Bozhanaj

32 · W. Acquah

33 · Stênio

34 · Diego Ronco

11 · A. Belotti

29 · L. Bacchin

28 · D. Adorni

Empoli

Confirmed formation3-5-2G. Pagliuca
  1. 12J. SeghettiG
  2. 8L. MagninoD
  3. 6S. RomagnoliD
  4. 33C. CauzD
  5. 91N. CorradoM
  6. 98K. ZedadkaM
  7. 21Gerard YepesM
  8. 39E. BiondiniM
  9. 15J. CeesayM
  10. 10E. SaporitiF
  11. 11S. ShpendiF
Substitutes (11)

57 · L. Belardinelli

36 · D. Bembnista

40 · R. Berizzi

5 · D. Degli Innocenti

44 · L. Deli

20 · F. Distefano

13 · E. Filippis

38 · M. Huqi

28 · G. Indragoli

1 · S. Perisan

77 · B. Popov

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE

Player statistics

This match

Modena

PlayerMinRatingGoalsAssistsShotsPassesTackles
D. Adorni00.000000
L. Bacchin00.000000
A. Belotti358.110280
L. Chichizola906.6000260
D. Tonoli907.4013493
S. Nador907.0000813
B. Nieling906.9001840
F. Zampano906.2002461
G. Caso836.1004210
G. Brugman656.5000630
A. Bianco907.7012680
Paulo Azzi837.2001371
G. Olzer556.6001161
G. Ambrosino838.2106251
Diego Ronco00.000000
Stênio76.500010
W. Acquah76.300011
S. Santoro256.400060
D. Montevago00.000000
A. Imputato00.000000
F. Folino76.400010
L. Consiglio00.000000
K. Bozhanaj00.000000

Empoli

PlayerMinRatingGoalsAssistsShotsPassesTackles
L. Deli16.3000100
D. Degli Innocenti00.000000
R. Berizzi00.000000
D. Bembnista00.000000
L. Belardinelli16.100030
J. Seghetti907.9000290
N. Corrado906.4001263
S. Romagnoli906.8001272
C. Cauz906.0000382
J. Ceesay906.3001241
L. Magnino896.8000456
Gerard Yepes897.7102352
K. Zedadka906.2001342
E. Biondini776.3003132
E. Saporiti906.4000381
S. Shpendi416.100040
F. Distefano136.600081
E. Filippis00.000000
M. Huqi00.000000
G. Indragoli00.000000
S. Perisan00.000000
B. Popov496.5000111
2026/27 STANDINGS

Serie B table

League centre ↗

Current standings · Serie B. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1Palermo5410105513
WDWWW
2Sudtirol532093611
WDWDW
3Mantova5320105511
DWDWW
4Modena531184410
WDLWW
5Ascoli531174310
WLWDW
6Padova521256-17
LWLDW
7Benevento52126517
WWLDL
8Hellas Verona521210737
WLWDL
9Avellino52127617
LDWWL
10Cesena51407617
DDDWD
11Pisa52128807
DLWWL
12Arezzo5203613-76
LWLLW
13Empoli520346-26
LLWLW
14Virtus Entella51227615
DWDLL
15Cremonese512257-25
DDWLL
16Vicenza Virtus5122710-35
LDDLW
17Sampdoria511359-44
WLLLD
18Juve Stabia512247-33
DDLWL
19Catanzaro510459-43
LWLLL
20Carrarese501426-41
LLLDL
THE MARKET VIEW

Match-winner odds

Decimal · 90 minutes
BookmakerModenaDrawEmpoli
William Hill1.623.505.50
Bet3651.603.706.00
Marathonbet1.593.745.60
Betfair1.603.705.50
BetVictor1.573.755.25

Snapshot from 20 Sep 2026, 15:27 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.

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