Preview: Frosinone Hosts Empoli in Key Serie B Clash

ROME (Interstat) — A crucial Serie B matchup with promotion implications is set for Friday when Frosinone hosts Empoli FC at the Stadio Benito Stirpe.

The 2025-26 Italian second-division fixture pits two sides trending in opposite directions. Frosinone enters with momentum, coming off a convincing 2-0 road victory over Spezia on Feb. 15. That win extended their unbeaten run to five matches (3-2-0), a streak that began with a 1-1 draw against this same Empoli side on Dec. 27.

Empoli, meanwhile, seeks to stabilize its form after a difficult stretch. The Azzurri are winless in their last three outings (0-2-1), including a 1-1 home draw with Reggiana on Feb. 15 and a 2-1 home loss to Juve Stabia on Feb. 11. Their recent road form is a particular concern, having suffered heavy defeats at Carrarese (3-0) and Palermo (3-2) in January.

The head-to-head history suggests a tight contest. The late-December meeting ended level, and Frosinone has shown greater consistency in attack lately, scoring multiple goals in four of their last five games. Empoli’s defense, which conceded five goals in its last three matches, will be tested.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Frosinone is projected to win 2-1. The model likely factors in Frosinone’s strong home form — they have not lost at the Stirpe in the league since late November — and Empoli’s struggles away from home.

A victory for Frosinone would solidify its position in the upper tier of the Serie B table as the season enters its final months. For Empoli, currently mid-table, three points are vital to reignite its campaign and close the gap on the promotion playoff places.

Following this match, Frosinone will prepare to host Sampdoria on March 8. Empoli’s next contest is a trip to Catanzaro on the same date.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:45 p.m. local time (1945 GMT) on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.