Preview: Spezia Hosts Empoli FC in Serie B Clash

SPEZIA, Italy (Interstat) — Spezia and Empoli FC meet Tuesday in a Serie B match with both clubs seeking consistency as the Italian second division season enters its final months.

The match at Spezia’s Stadio Alberto Picco is scheduled for March 17, 2026.

The teams played to a 1-1 draw in their first meeting this season on Sept. 14, 2025, in Empoli.

Entering the match, Empoli (8-10-12) is winless in its last four league games but has shown resilience in draws. Its most recent result was a 2-2 home draw with Mantova on March 14. Prior to that, the Tuscan side suffered a damaging 3-2 loss at Catanzaro on March 8. Empoli’s form has been uneven, with just one victory in its last eight league matches dating to late January.

Spezia (9-7-14) is looking to rebound from a heavy defeat. It fell 3-1 at home to AC Milan in a makeup fixture on March 14, a result that followed a 3-0 loss at Modena on March 13. Sandwiched between those losses was a notable 4-2 victory over Monza on March 7, highlighting the team’s unpredictable nature. Spezia has struggled for clean sheets, conceding multiple goals in five of its last seven outings.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Spezia 2, Empoli FC 1.

The match carries significance for the lower half of the Serie B table. Both teams have shown an ability to score but have been plagued by defensive vulnerabilities, suggesting an open contest.

For Empoli, striker performances will be key as the team has scored two goals in each of its last three games but failed to secure a win. Spezia will rely on home advantage, though its recent record at the Picco is mixed.

Following this match, Empoli hosts Pescara on March 22. Spezia travels to face Juve Stabia on March 21.