Empoli

vs

Arezzo

Preview

Empoli

• Empoli have enjoyed a decent start to the Serie B 2026-2027 season, sitting in eighth spot on six points after three games.
• The Azzurri have taken six points from their last three games, although, after beating Cremonese 1-0 at home, they were beaten 3-1 away at newly-promoted Mantova and then edged out Carrarese 1-0 away from home.
• Guido Pagliuca, who was appointed on 6th July 2026, has his team playing a 3-5-2 style that is based on structured possession play, wide wing-backs and pragmatic vertical runs in the transition.
• Stiven Shpendi has been very accurate for Empoli so far, scoring three of their six goals in their last five, while Bogdan Popov is their Serie B 2026-2027 top scorer with one goal in three.

Arezzo

• Arezzo's start to the new Serie B campaign has been somewhat underwhelming and they come into this game in 14th place on three points after as many games.
• They come into this fixture on a losing streak after falling 2-3 at home to Palermo and then being blown away 5-0 at Hellas Verona.
• Cristian Bucchi, who took the hot-seat on 4th February 2025, has his side pressing high, playing at tempo and looking to take advantage of quick turnovers.

Key Players

• Stiven Shpendi
  • Scoring three of their six goals in their last five.
• Bogdan Popov
  • Serie B 2026-2027 top scorer with one goal in three.
• Cristian Cauz
  • Supplied one assist in his three Serie B 2026-2027 appearances.
• Camillo Tavernelli
  • Hitting two of Arezzo's five goals in Arezzo's last five games.
• Pietro Cianci
  • Two goals in three Serie B 2026-2027 outings keep Arezzo dangerous in the game.

Betting Insights

• Under 2.5 goals at 1.66 looks the cleaner bet.
• Both teams to score is also in play at 1.95.
• The odds are a bit short for a home win.

Prediction

• Arezzo have been knocked back in their two most recent Serie B 2026-2027 outings, so Empoli look the more likely winners at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
• However, the odds are a bit short for a home win and this looks more like a tight tactical struggle than a runaway win.