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

As Empoli prepare to host Modena on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 under referee Mucera, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Empoli, currently 10th in the standings with 30 points from 26 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 17 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Modena, sitting 6th with 40 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Empoli and Modena have favored Modena, ending in a 0-0 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Frosinone, Empoli recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.

Modena's last outing came against Carrarese, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 3-1-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Chichizola, Dellavalle, Ambrosino, Tonoli, Zampano, Nieling, Gerli, Santoro, Beyuku, Massolin, De Luca. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Empoli are expected to maintain their 3-5-2 structure, Modena are likely to mirror that shape. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Empoli's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Modena's games average 1.9 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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