Empoli 2-4 Palermo: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a stern first assignment for Andreoletti, whose Empoli side need an immediate response after a difficult opening stretch. Palermo arrive in much stronger form and with a settled attacking framework centred on Pohjanpalo, though the status of Palumbo needs confirmation. Empoli’s move to a back three is intended to make them harder to play through, but it must not leave Popov and Distefano isolated. The key contest is whether Empoli’s wing-backs can resist Palermo’s wide pressure while still providing an outlet in transition.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent Serie B meetings favour Palermo, who are unbeaten in the latest pair and have regularly found openings against Empoli. The broader history is mixed, so the current form gap is more relevant than older encounters.

Injuries and absences

Palumbo’s status is the decisive availability issue: FotMob lists him suspended, although a separate late lineup report projects him to start. Empoli’s reported Shpendi doubt would reduce their forward options, while Pellegri is also listed unavailable by FotMob.

Form (last 5)

Empoli vs Palermo stats

Last meetings

• 2026-02-07Palermo 3-2 Empoli
• 2025-12-07Empoli 1-3 Palermo
• 2018-02-02Empoli 4-0 Palermo
• 2017-09-09Palermo 3-3 Empoli
• 2017-05-28Palermo 2-1 Empoli
• 2017-01-07Empoli 1-0 Palermo

Other Serie B matches

• Avellino – Sampdoria
• Benevento – Cesena
• Virtus Entella – Juve Stabia
• Sudtirol – Ascoli
• Vicenza Virtus – Pisa
• Arezzo – Cremonese
• Catanzaro – Mantova
• Padova – Carrarese