The model estimates 1.26 goals for Empoli and 0.96 for Sampdoria. These scoring rates produce the outcome probabilities below. They are estimates, not guarantees.
Competition-fitted model calculation · · dixon-coles-v2 2.5.0
Recent-form panels contain 6 completed matches for Empoli and 6 for Sampdoria, before kickoff. These panel counts are not the full model training sample. Injury and suspension coverage is unavailable; late team news may change the outlook.
Saved before kickoff: Empoli · 49%. . This is a timestamped database record, not proof of public publication or a placed bet.
Fair prices are model estimates, not bookmaker quotes. A likely outcome is not automatically a value bet.
Empoli is going head to head with Sampdoria on December 19, 2026 at 17:00. This match is part of Serie B — Round 18.
Empoli take on Sampdoria in the Serie B on 19 December 2026 at 17:00.
Empoli are currently placed 18th in the table with 8 points, while Sampdoria occupy 19th position with 5 points.
Empoli come into this match with 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 completed matches, whereas Sampdoria have 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses in their last 6 completed matches.
In their last 41 recorded meetings, Sampdoria have 19 wins against Empoli, with 11 draws.
Prediction: Empoli to win with probability 43%. Most likely scoreline: 1-0. Avg goals: 2.23. Over 2.5: 38%. BTTS: 46%.




Empoli have won only 0 of their last 6 matches.
Empoli have lost 4 of their last 6 matches.
There have been under 2.5 goals in 4 of Empoli's last 6 matches.
Sampdoria have won only 1 of their last 6 matches.
Sampdoria have lost 4 of their last 6 matches.
Both teams have scored in 4 of Sampdoria's last 6 matches.