Empoli 0-2 Vicenza Virtus: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a close lower-half Serie B meeting with both teams needing a performance that steadies their season. Empoli have the advantage of playing at the Castellani and welcome back several squad options, but Yepes' ankle problem remains a meaningful late decision. Vicenza arrive with Corazza and Rauti confirmed to start and with a clear demand from Fabio Gallo for a stronger opening mentality. The decisive theme is likely to be whether Empoli's improved possession game can expose a Vicenza defence still searching for consistency.

Head-to-head analysis

Empoli have gone unbeaten across the listed recent meetings with Vicenza, including a convincing Coppa Italia win at the Castellani. The latest of those matches is several seasons old, however, so the historical edge has limited tactical relevance to the current squads.

Injuries and absences

Empoli's key concern is Yepes, whose ankle sprain leaves their midfield balance uncertain, while Monaco, Distefano and Romagnoli provide welcome returning depth. Vicenza have Rada back among the options but remain without Cuomo.

Form (last 5)

Empoli vs Vicenza Virtus stats

Last meetings

• 2021-08-15Empoli 4-2 Vicenza
• 2021-03-13Vicenza Virtus 0-2 Empoli
• 2020-11-28Empoli 2-2 Vicenza Virtus
• 2016-08-13Empoli 2-0 Vicenza Virtus

Other Serie B matches

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