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

As Calcio Padova prepare to host Empoli on November 7, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Calcio Padova, currently 9th in the standings with 14 points from 10 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 7 points from 5 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Empoli, sitting 18th with 8 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 5 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Calcio Padova and Empoli have been competitive, with Calcio Padova claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Catanzaro, Calcio Padova recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Sorrentino, Carissoni, Lovato, Sgarbi, Dellavalle, Varas, Giunti, Fusi, Capelli, Moro, Artistico. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Empoli's last outing came against Juve Stabia, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Seghetti, Curto, Indragoli, Bembnista, Corrado, Saporiti, Yepes, Bandinelli, Zedadka, Ceesay, Popov. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

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 2.1 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Empoli's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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