Empoli vs Palermo

Empoli vs Palermo: Expert Analysis and Predictions

This match between Empoli and Palermo, scheduled for December 7, 2025, at 16:15, presents an intriguing set of betting opportunities. Empoli, playing at home, is anticipated to have a strong performance, especially in the second half. The odds suggest a high probability of goals being scored in the latter stages of the game, with a notable prediction that the home team will score in the second half (87.60). The overall expectation leans towards an eventful match with a total of over 1.5 goals (80.00) and a significant chance for both teams to score (64.80). Additionally, the average total goals are predicted to be around 3.19, indicating a potentially high-scoring affair.

Prediction Breakdown

Goals and Scoring Patterns

• Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 87.60 – Empoli is highly likely to find the back of the net in the latter half.
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: 81.10 – The first half is expected to be goal-rich.
• Over 1.5 Goals: 80.00 – A minimum of two goals seems likely by the end of the match.
• Avg. Total Goals: 3.19 – The match could see more than three goals being scored.

Defensive Insights

• Under 2.5 Goals: 75.40 – A defensive battle resulting in fewer than three goals is possible.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 79.80 – The first half may witness a low-scoring or goalless start.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 70.60 – There’s a moderate chance that neither team will score in the second half.

Cards and Discipline

• Under 5.5 Cards: 68.00 – The match might see fewer than six cards being issued.
• Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 67.70 – Palermo may struggle to score early on.
• Yellow Cards: 4.00 – Expect around four yellow cards during the match.
• Red Cards: 0.07 – Red cards are unlikely but not impossible.

Tactical Considerations

The tactical setup for both teams will play a crucial role in determining the flow of the game. Empoli’s strategy to capitalize on their home advantage could involve aggressive play in the second half, as indicated by their high probability of scoring after halftime (87.60). Palermo, on the other hand, might focus on defensive solidity to avoid conceding early goals, aligning with their chances of not scoring in the first half (67.70). The prediction that both teams will score (64.80) suggests that while defenses might hold initially, attacking opportunities will eventually be exploited by both sides.

Additional Predictions

• Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 70.00 – Palermo has a fair chance to respond with goals in the latter stages.
• Both Teams To Score: 64.80 – It’s likely both teams will find the net during the match.
• Sum of Goals 2 or 3: 56.40 – The total number of goals could either be two or three.
• Last Goal Minute 0-72: 58.20 – Expect late goals within the first hour of play.
• Avg. Goals Scored: 2.14 – Empoli might score slightly more than two goals on average.
• Avg. Conceded Goals: 2.25 – Both teams might concede around two goals each on average.
• Over 4.5 Cards: 54.90 – There’s a chance for more than four cards to be shown during the match.

The combination of these predictions suggests a dynamic and potentially high-scoring encounter, with both teams having opportunities to influence the outcome through strategic plays and disciplined conduct on the field.