Empoli vs Avellino predictions, May 01, 2026

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On May 1, 2026, FC Empoli will host US Avellino in a crucial Serie B encounter at their home ground. Both teams are coming into this match with mixed recent performances, creating a compelling matchup.

FC Empoli has struggled to find consistent form, securing only one victory in their last five outings. This lack of momentum may impact their confidence as they take on a determined Avellino side. Despite their recent challenges, Empoli’s tactical approach involves a focus on ball possession and building from the back, which they hope will yield positive results at home.

On the other hand, US Avellino has managed to secure two wins in their last five matches, indicating a slight edge in form. Their strategy typically revolves around solid defensive organization coupled with quick transitions, allowing them to exploit counter-attacks effectively.

Current bookmaker odds favor Empoli slightly at 2.19 for a home win, while Avellino sits at 3.33 for an away victory. Our model reflects this tight contest, predicting a 42.7% chance of an Empoli win, a 29.5% chance of a draw, and a 28% chance for Avellino to take all three points. With both teams eager to secure valuable points, this match promises to be closely contested, though no outcomes can be assured.

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Empoli 42.6%

Draw 29.4%

Avellino 28%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.22	3.26	3.44
	2.18	3.15	3.25
	2.19	3.2	3.35	Watch and Bet
	2.2	3	3.3
	2.17	3.24	3.33

Latest Results

25.04.26 Venezia FC – FC Empoli – 2:0 19.04.26 FC Empoli – Virtus Entella – 1:1 12.04.26 Calcio Padova – FC Empoli – 1:0 06.04.26 Sampdoria – FC Empoli – 1:0 22.03.26 FC Empoli – Pescara – 4:2

24.04.26 US Avellino – AS Bari – 2:0 18.04.26 Mantova FC – US Avellino – 0:2 11.04.26 US Avellino – US Catanzaro – 1:1 05.04.26 U.S. Città di Palermo – US Avellino – 2:0 22.03.26 Sampdoria – US Avellino – 2:1

Facts

The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 16 in the zone Serie B (Play Out: ) and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Serie B (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)).

Recent form of Empoli has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).

In recent matches, Avellino has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Empoli might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Empoli won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 6:6. (average 1.2:1.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Empoli won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 1:2. (average 0.5:1).

Latest Head To Head

22.11.25 US Avellino – FC Empoli – 0:3 27.02.18 FC Empoli – US Avellino – 1:1 30.09.17 US Avellino – FC Empoli – 3:2 07.03.14 FC Empoli – US Avellino – 0:1 30.09.13 US Avellino – FC Empoli – 1:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Venezia	36	23	9	4	73:29	44	78
2	Monza	36	22	9	5	57:27	30	75
3	Frosinone	36	21	12	3	70:34	36	75
4	Palermo ✔	36	19	12	5	58:29	29	69
5	Catanzaro ✔	36	15	14	7	58:45	13	59
6	Modena ✔	36	14	10	12	47:34	13	52
7	Juve Stabia	36	11	17	8	43:43	0	50
8	Avellino	36	12	10	14	42:54	-12	46
9	Cesena	36	12	9	15	42:52	-10	45
10	Carrarese	36	10	13	13	46:50	-4	43
11	Mantova	36	12	7	17	42:50	-8	43
12	Sampdoria	36	10	11	15	34:47	-13	41
13	Sudtirol	36	8	16	12	37:46	-9	40
14	Padova	36	10	10	16	34:46	-12	40
15	Entella	36	9	12	15	34:48	-14	39
16	Empoli	36	8	13	15	44:52	-8	37
17	Pescara	36	7	13	16	50:64	-14	34
18	Reggiana	36	8	10	18	34:54	-20	34
19	Bari	36	8	10	18	33:58	-25	34
20	Spezia	36	8	9	19	40:56	-16	33

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