Modena 2-1 Empoli: result and AI prediction

Modena – Empoli, Serie B, Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 06:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Alberto Braglia

Modena is #6 in the table (7 pts) and Empoli #11 (6 pts). Empoli has kept 2 clean sheets in 4 matches. Last 2 head-to-head meetings: Modena 1, draws 1, Empoli 0. Their last meeting, on January 31, 2026, ended Empoli 0-0 Modena.

ModenaModena
Final score2 - 1
EmpoliEmpoli
AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 2-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Modena return to the Braglia needing a stronger home performance after making their early progress largely away from home. The hosts have the deeper available attacking bench and a clear route to hurt Empoli through wide rotations and runs beyond the defensive line. Empoli arrive with a disciplined back-three framework, but several enforced changes weaken their defensive continuity and their coach will be suspended from the technical area. The match should turn on whether Empoli can play through Modena's aggressive pressure without conceding territory in the wide areas.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent league meetings have been tight: Modena won at the Braglia before the sides played out a goalless draw in the return fixture. That recent pattern supports a match in which defensive structure and the first goal carry major weight.

Injuries and absences

Empoli's reported absences are significant because Curto's suspension and Egan's absence affect defensive selection and the right-side balance, while Bandinelli reduces midfield depth. Modena's official squad list contains their principal attacking options, including Belotti.

Form (last 5)

ModenaLeague position #6 · 7 ptsW L D
EmpoliLeague position #11 · 6 ptsL W L

Modena vs Empoli stats

ModenaEmpoli
Played44
Goals scored63
Goals conceded34
Clean sheets12

Last meetings

  • 2026-01-31Empoli 0-0 Modena
  • 2025-10-24Modena 2-1 Empoli
  • 2023-10-14Empoli --- Modena

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