Padova vs Empoli: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Calcio Padova prepare to host Empoli on April 12, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Calcio Padova, currently 15th in the standings with 34 points from 33 games, trail the leaders by 37 points. They've earned 16 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 5 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Empoli, sitting 14th with 36 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Calcio Padova and Empoli have favored Empoli, with Empoli claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Frosinone, Calcio Padova recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Sorrentino, Perrotta, Villa, Belli, Faedo, Fusi, Harder, Di Maggio, Ghiglione, Di Mariano, Lasagna. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Empoli's last outing came against Sampdoria, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Fulignati, Moruzzi, Guarino, Lovato, Candela, Yepes, Ghion, Saporiti, Shpendi, Magnino, Nasti. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Calcio Padova are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Calcio Padova and Empoli are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Calcio Padova's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Empoli's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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