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Empoli vs Sampdoria

Empoli host Sampdoria in the Italy Serie B on Saturday 19 December 2026, kick-off 16:15. In their last 7 meetings, Empoli won 1, Sampdoria won 4 and 2 were drawn.

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Empoli
16:15
19 Dec
Sampdoria

Empoli vs Sampdoria preview

Empoli have scored 1.00 goals a game and conceded 1.80 across their last 5 home games in the Serie B this season, while Sampdoria have scored 0.71 and conceded 1.86 across their last 7 away games. Both teams have scored in 2 of Empoli's last 5 home games and 4 of Sampdoria's last 7 away games. Empoli have won 1 of their last 5 home games and Sampdoria 1 of their last 7 away games. Over 9.5 corners has landed in 1 of Empoli's last 5 home games. Empoli's last 5 home games have averaged 7.6 corners and Sampdoria's last 7 away games 9.0. Stats as of 13 Nov 2026, 15:22 UK.

  • Goals scored Empoli: 1.00 Sampdoria: 0.71
  • Goals conceded Empoli: 1.80 Sampdoria: 1.86
  • Both teams scored Empoli: 2 of 540% Sampdoria: 4 of 757%
  • Over 2.5 goals Empoli: 2 of 540% Sampdoria: 2 of 729%
  • Match corners Empoli: 7.60 Sampdoria: 9.00
  • Match cards Empoli: 3.00 Sampdoria: 4.14

Empoli's last 5 home games and Sampdoria's last 7 away games in the Serie B this season.

Empoli vs Sampdoria: questions and answers

When is Empoli vs Sampdoria?

Empoli vs Sampdoria kicks off at 16:15 UK time on Saturday 19 December 2026 in the Serie B.

How many goals do Empoli and Sampdoria games have?

Empoli have scored 1.00 goals a game and conceded 1.80 across their last 5 home games in the Serie B this season, while Sampdoria have scored 0.71 and conceded 1.86 across their last 7 away games. Both teams have scored in 2 of Empoli's last 5 home games and 4 of Sampdoria's last 7 away games.

Where are Empoli and Sampdoria in the Serie B table?

Empoli are 18th with 9 points from 11 games. Sampdoria are 14th with 11 points from 11 games.

Empoli vs Sampdoria stats

Empoli1W 1D 3L · 5 home games
Sampdoria1W 2D 4L · 7 away games
Empoli vs Sampdoria general stats: Empoli's last 5 home games and Sampdoria's last 7 away games in the Serie B this season
EmpoliStatSampdoria
Match outcomes
1 of 520% Win 1 of 714%
1 of 520% Draw 2 of 729%
3 of 560% Loss 4 of 757%
4 Points 5
0.80 Points per game 0.71
-4 Goal difference -8
Expected goals
0.83 xG per game 0.41
1.48 xGA per game 0.75
0.87 xG performance 2.15
Possession & attacks
41% Possession 44%
26.60 Dangerous attacks 52.14
51.40 Dangerous attacks against 42.86
Shots
10.80 Shots for 12.71
20.60 Shots against 10.86
4.00 On target for 4.14
5.00 On target against 3.57
9% Shot conversion 6%
37% On-target accuracy 33%
Tackles & fouls
13.80 Tackles 12.14
15.40 Fouls committed 12.71
13.20 Fouls won 12.00
2.40 Offsides 1.43

Empoli's last 5 home games and Sampdoria's last 7 away games in the Serie B this season. A rate such as "5 of 7" counts the games where it happened.

Stats as of 13 Nov 2026, 15:22 UK.

Empoli vs Sampdoria lineups

Lineups will appear here when they're predicted and confirmed. Until then, see key players.

Empoli vs Sampdoria players

Player rankings

  1. 1 Empoli Stiven Shpendi 1.33
  2. 2 Sampdoria Lorenzo Insigne 1.26
  3. 3 Sampdoria Gennaro Tutino 1.04
  4. 4 Empoli Edoardo Saporiti 1.01
  5. 5 Sampdoria Tobias Lauritsen 0.92

Per 90 minutes, weighted towards recent games. Goalkeepers left out.

Leading scorers and creators

Top scorer
Edoardo Saporiti in 11 games 4goals
Lorenzo Insigne in 5 games 3goals
Top creator
Gabriele Indragoli in 3 games 1assist
Tjas Begic in 11 games 3assists

Players in form

  1. Lorenzo Insigne Attacking midfielder · Sampdoria 7.18 Form rating
    Apps
    5
    Goals
    3
    Assists
    0
    • NP goals0.54 per 90 Top 5%
    • Dribbles1.62 per 90 Top 12%
    • Shots3.00 per 90 Top 13%
  2. Salvatore Esposito Central midfielder · Sampdoria 7.12 Form rating
    Apps
    3
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    • Passes65.51 per 90 Top 5%
    • Pass %90% per 90 Top 7%
    • Final third9.51 per 90 Top 9%
  3. Edoardo Saporiti Central midfielder · Empoli 7.07 Form rating
    Apps
    11
    Goals
    4
    Assists
    0
    • Shots2.55 per 90 Top 4%
    • G+A0.50 per 90 Top 5%
    • Key passes2.06 per 90 Top 8%
  4. Andrey Nikolaev Krastev Goalkeeper · Sampdoria 7.05 Form rating
    Apps
    4
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    • Aerials0.44 per 90 Top 22%
  5. Oliver Abildgaard Central midfielder · Sampdoria 7.00 Form rating
    Apps
    8
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    • Shots1.70 per 90 Top 18%
  6. Tjas Begic Winger · Sampdoria 6.99 Form rating
    Apps
    11
    Goals
    1
    Assists
    3
    • Dribble %61% per 90 Top 6%
    • Assists0.37 per 90 Top 8%
    • Big chances0.52 per 90 Top 12%
  7. Tobias Lauritsen Striker · Sampdoria 6.97 Form rating
    Apps
    6
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    2
    • Aerials5.21 per 90 Top 5%
    • Assists0.30 per 90 Top 8%
    • Big chances0.27 per 90 Top 21%
  8. Gerard Yepes Central midfielder · Empoli 6.96 Form rating
    Apps
    9
    Goals
    1
    Assists
    0
    • Tackles3.20 per 90 Top 5%
    • Recoveries5.68 per 90 Top 17%
    • Ball security9.28 per 90 Top 24%
  9. Jacopo Seghetti Goalkeeper · Empoli 6.82 Form rating
    Apps
    11
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    • Saves3.69 per 90 Top 15%
    • Recoveries9.18 per 90 Top 26%
    • Touches43.08 per 90 Top 28%
  10. Niccolò Corrado Wing-back · Empoli 6.81 Form rating
    Apps
    10
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    • Final third6.25 per 90 Top 16%
    • Recoveries4.90 per 90 Top 18%
    • Pass %82% per 90 Top 21%
  11. Stiven Shpendi Striker · Empoli 6.79 Form rating
    Apps
    10
    Goals
    1
    Assists
    0
    • Fouls won2.45 per 90 Top 8%
    • Big chances0.41 per 90 Top 9%
    • Dribbles1.15 per 90 Top 17%
  12. Gabriele Indragoli Centre-back · Empoli 6.78 Form rating
    Apps
    3
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    1
    • Aerial %88% per 90 Top 3%
    • Ball security6.75 per 90 Top 26%

Form rating weights recent games most; the ring and bars show the percentile against players in the same role. Apps, goals and assists are this club season.

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Empoli vs Sampdoria form

Empoli All venues
0 W · 3 D · 2 L
Points per game
0.60
Scored per game
1.2
Conceded per game
1.8
Both teams scored
80%
Over 2.5 goals
60%
  1. Serie B A Calcio Padova 2–2 draw xG 1.9–1.4
  2. Serie B H Juve Stabia 2–2 draw xG 1.6–1.3
  3. Serie B A Cesena 1–2 defeat xG 0.8–0.9
  4. Serie B H Vicenza 0–2 defeat xG 0.6–1.7
  5. Serie B A Ascoli 1–1 draw xG 0.9–1.5
Sampdoria All venues
2 W · 1 D · 2 L
Points per game
1.40
Scored per game
1.0
Conceded per game
1.0
Both teams scored
40%
Over 2.5 goals
20%
  1. Serie B A Carrarese 1–0 win xG 0.5–0.9
  2. Serie B H Virtus Entella 2–0 win xG 0.5–0.7
  3. Serie B A Ascoli 0–2 defeat xG 0.9–0.7
  4. Serie B A Südtirol 1–1 draw xG 0.7–1.8
  5. Serie B H Arezzo 1–2 defeat xG 3.0–1.0

Results before kick-off, most recent first, from each team's side. Open a game to see its full stats.

Empoli vs Sampdoria head to head

1 Empoli wins 2 draws 4 Sampdoria wins
1.9 goals per game 29% both teams scored 14% over 2.5 goals
  1. 20 Mar 2027Serie B Sampdoria 00:00 Empoli
  2. 19 Dec 2026Serie B Empoli 16:15 Sampdoria
  3. 6 Apr 2026Serie B Sampdoria 1–0 Empoli
  4. 28 Oct 2025Serie B Empoli 1–1 Sampdoria
  5. 3 Aug 2024Club Friendlies 3 Empoli 0–2 Sampdoria
  6. 15 May 2023Serie A Sampdoria 1–1 Empoli
  7. 16 Jan 2023Serie A Empoli 1–0 Sampdoria
  8. 19 Feb 2022Serie A Sampdoria 2–0 Empoli
  9. 19 Sep 2021Serie A Empoli 0–3 Sampdoria

Empoli vs Sampdoria standings

Serie B table
# Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Palermo 118302513 +12 27
2 Modena 117222010 +10 23
3 Ascoli 11551177 +10 20
4 Mantova 115421511 +4 19
5 Hellas Verona 114431913 +6 16
6 Avellino 114431611 +5 16
7 Benevento 114431511 +4 16
8 Pisa 114432017 +3 16
9 Cremonese 114341412 +2 15
10 Südtirol 113621312 +1 15
11 Calcio Padova 114341213 -1 15
12 Cesena 113621214 -2 15
13 Juve Stabia 114431211 +1 14
14 Sampdoria 113261118 -7 11
15 Arezzo 11326920 -11 11
16 Virtus Entella 112451114 -3 10
17 Carrarese 11317914 -5 10
18 Empoli 112361219 -7 9
19 Vicenza 112361424 -10 9
20 Catanzaro 111371123 -12 6
  • Empoli
  • Sampdoria
  • Promotion or qualification
  • Play-offs or qualifying rounds
  • Relegation

Serie B 2026/2027 standings as of 13 Nov 2026, 15:22 UK. Last 5 shows the most recent result first.