Empoli host league leaders Palermo at the Castellani
Pippo Inzaghi takes pacesetters Palermo to the Carlo Castellani looking to protect top spot against an Empoli side finding their feet under a new coaching staff.
Empoli sit 13th with six points after five games and are looking to rebound from consecutive defeats against Arezzo (0-1) and Modena (1-2). Restarting with a new coaching staff, the Tuscan outfit have had a mixed opening run (W2, L3) and will rely on home advantage to reset their campaign.
Palermo lead the division after an impressive five-game start, sitting first with 13 points from a possible 15. Inzaghi's side edged Padova 2-1 before the international break, extending their unbeaten league sequence to four wins and a draw.
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Strength rating and xG.
Elo is overall team strength. xG is the goals an average team would score from the same chances.
One strength number built from every result a team has had. Higher means stronger.
Palermo are the stronger side — 91 rating points clear of Empoli.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
EmpoliPalermoWhole season, home and away combined — Empoli 5 games, Palermo 5 games.
EmpoliPalermoPast meetings.
Their recent form.
Where they sit in the table.
Serie B (Italy) standings · both teams highlighted in context.
