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

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7 February
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PALERMO VS EMPOLI - ITALY: SERIE B MATCH PREVIEW

ITALY: SERIE B MATCH DETAILS: PALERMO VS EMPOLI

As Palermo prepare to host Empoli on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 17:15, this ITALY: Serie B fixture promises an intriguing contest.

PALERMO PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B

Palermo, currently 4th in the standings with 41 points from 22 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 24 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

EMPOLI PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE B

Empoli, sitting 11th with 28 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 10 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 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR PALERMO VS EMPOLI

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

In their previous league match against Bari, Palermo recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Joronen, Ceccaroni, Bani, Peda, Augello, Ranocchia, Segre, Pierozzi, Le Douaron, Palumbo, Pohjanpalo. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Empoli's last outing came against Modena, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Fulignati, Obaretin, Guarino, Lovato, Elia, Ilie, Ghion, Degli Innocenti, Ceesay, Nasti, Ignacchiti. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Palermo are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Palermo 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 PALERMO VS EMPOLI

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Palermo's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Empoli's games average 2.2 goals, with 4 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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