Preview: Empoli FC Hosts Virtus Entella in Serie B Clash

ROME (Interstat) — A pivotal Serie B matchup with playoff implications is set for Sunday as Empoli FC hosts Virtus Entella at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

The visitors, Virtus Entella, enter with momentum from a 1-1 home draw against Venezia last weekend. Their form, however, has been inconsistent. A 3-0 victory over Reggiana on March 22 highlights their potential, but it is sandwiched by recent losses, including a 1-0 defeat to Mantova on April 6. Entella currently sits mid-table.

Empoli seeks to rebound from a frustrating 1-0 away loss to Padova. The Azzurri’s season has been marked by offensive bursts, such as a 4-2 win at Pescara, but undermined by defensive lapses. They have not kept a clean sheet in their last five matches across all competitions.

The head-to-head history adds intrigue. In their most recent meeting on Nov. 1, 2025, Entella secured a 1-0 home victory. Empoli will be eager to avenge that result and leverage home advantage.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, Entella is projected to win 2-1, suggesting a tight contest potentially decided by narrow margins. Both teams have struggled for consistency, making this a difficult match to forecast.

The fixture carries weight for the final stretch of the season. Empoli will look to players like forward Francesco Caputo to ignite their attack, while Entella will rely on the confidence from their recent draw against a top-side like Venezia.

For Entella, the match begins a critical three-game homestand against Padova, Bari and Carrarese. Empoli faces a tough schedule ahead, traveling to Venezia before hosting Avellino.

Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) in Empoli, Italy.