EMPOLI VS REGGIANA - ITALY: SERIE B MATCH PREVIEW
ITALY: SERIE B MATCH DETAILS: EMPOLI VS REGGIANA
As Empoli prepare to host Reggiana on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 17:15, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
EMPOLI PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Empoli, currently 12th in the standings with 28 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 16 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
REGGIANA PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B
Reggiana, sitting 16th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR EMPOLI VS REGGIANA
Recent meetings between Empoli and Reggiana have favored Reggiana, with Reggiana 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 Juve Stabia, Empoli recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Fulignati, Obaretin, Guarino, Lovato, Elia, Magnino, Yepes, Ignacchiti, Candela, Fila, Shpendi. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.
Reggiana's last outing came against Mantova, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Micai, Bonetti, Rozzio, Papetti, Tripaldelli, Belardinelli, Reinhart, Charlys, Libutti, Novakovich, Girma. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Empoli are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Empoli and Reggiana 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 EMPOLI VS REGGIANA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Empoli's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Reggiana's games average 2.3 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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