Empoli
- Empoli are unbeaten in their last 3 home games (W2, D1), conceding just 2 goals in 2 Serie B 2025-2026 home fixtures.
- With Empoli currently 16th in Serie B with 4 points from their opening 4 fixtures and Carrarese in 9th with 5, this could be a crucial game in setting the tone for the rest of the campaign for both clubs. In this Empoli vs Carrarese preview, both sides will be looking to capitalize on early season momentum.
- Guido Pagliuca’s men have had a rocky start to the season after taking charge in June 2025 and while his pragmatic 4-4-2 structure has brought together a relatively balanced side, the Azzurri are yet to hit their stride.
- Empoli have suffered 4-0 and 3-1 defeats away to Pescara and AC Reggiana, but bounced back with a 1-1 draw at home to Spezia on matchday 4.
Carrarese
- Carrarese are undefeated in 2 away games in Serie B 2025-2026 (W1, D1) and have scored 3 goals in 2.
- Carrarese are a tough nut to crack under Nicola Antonio Calabro, who took over in January 2024.
- Calabro has maintained a consistency in his approach that has made Carrarese difficult to break down and they will play a back-three system on Sunday, compact in the midfield and looking to counterattack with energetic wing-backs and players coming off the top of the box.
Key Players
Salvatore Elia has been a creative outlet in 4 league games with 2 assists, Bohdan Popov has been Empoli’s main man up front with 4 goals, and Schiavi has bagged 3 goals in 2 Serie B appearances.
Betting Insights
- Under 2.5 goals looks a great wager at -163.
- There is no clear favorite here with both teams +240 for the win and the draw +220. As for Empoli vs Carrarese betting tips, a low-scoring affair seems likely given their recent defensive form.
Prediction
We will take the safer option of a tight game and a cagey draw . According to our Empoli vs Carrarese prediction, neither side has an obvious edge and another share of the spoils is probable.
