Empoli (Home)
- Empoli are unbeaten in seven home games in Serie B (W2, D5).
- Empoli are currently placed 8th in Serie B with 17 points from 13 games, a consistent record in the mid-table positions including back-to-back wins in their last two matches, which makes this Empoli vs Bari prediction all the more intriguing among fans.
Bari (Away)
- Bari are just outside the relegation zone in 17th, with 13 points from 12 Serie B matches, and have suffered a mixture of decent and disappointing form in their last five games (W2, D2, L1).
- Fabio Caserta’s side won’t be easy to face on Saturday, as the former Venezia coach has brought his tactical flexibility to Bari since joining in June 2025 and is always a threat, either by using wide wing-backs or wingers to stretch the play, a high pressing line or transitioning quickly.
- Bari have been a much better side on their home field, where they have won two and drawn two of their last four, but are yet to claim an away win in Serie B this term.
Key Players
The common denominator in both games has been the form of in-form striker Bogdan Popov , who has netted 5 goals in 10 Serie B appearances so far and is Empoli’s main outlet up front.
Betting Insights
With Empoli at 2.17 and Bari at 3.48 , Under 2.5 goals at 1.62 seems like a great alternative bet, and our Empoli vs Bari betting tips suggest a cautious approach is warranted given both teams’ recent form.
Prediction
- This game will be a battle between Dionisi’s narrow, central control and possession game and Caserta’s wide and direct approach, with both managers early in their tenure it will be interesting to see if the respective tactical prints remain intact come the end of the season.
- With Empoli unbeaten at home and Bari struggling to get going on the road, the home team should have enough to edge out a close game.
