CARRARESE VS EMPOLI - ITALY: SERIE B MATCH PREVIEW
ITALY: SERIE B MATCH DETAILS: CARRARESE VS EMPOLI
As Carrarese prepare to host Empoli on January 23, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
CARRARESE PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Carrarese, currently 10th in the standings with 26 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 16 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
EMPOLI PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Empoli, sitting 9th with 27 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 9 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 a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR CARRARESE VS EMPOLI
Recent meetings between Carrarese and Empoli have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against Avellino, Carrarese recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Fiorillo, Illanes, Oliana, Calabrese, Zuelli, Belloni, Hasa, Schiavi, Bouah, Abiuso, Rubino. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Empoli's last outing came against Sudtirol, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 3-5-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Fulignati, Obaretin, Guarino, Lovato, Moruzzi, Haas, Ghion, Elia, Ceesay, Ilie, Nasti. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.
Looking ahead, Carrarese are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Carrarese 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 AND PREDICTION FOR CARRARESE VS EMPOLI
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Carrarese's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Empoli's games average 2.1 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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