Our Genoa vs Empoli Prediction: 2-2
Genoa vs Empoli in the Coppa Italia is scheduled for an 16:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday September 25, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 2-2 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Genoa vs Empoli prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Genoa's Last Match – Bologna vs Genoa
Genoa will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Italy Serie A setback against Bologna on September 20. In that match, Genoa recorded 41% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bologna | 59% | 12 (6) | 1.54 | 45 |
 Genoa | 41% | 6 (4) | 0.52 | 16 |
Empoli's Last Match – Pescara vs Empoli
After suffering a 0-4 Italy Serie B loss to Pescara, Empoli must win to get back on track. In that match, Empoli had 54% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pescara | 46% | 12 (9) | 1.31 | 38 |
 Empoli | 54% | 4 (3) | 0.56 | 43 |
Genoa vs Empoli Stats
Key Stats
| Genoa | Empoli | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 1.8 |
| 0.9 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Genoa are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Empoli average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Genoa 18-13
Empoli 13-18
What are the odds for this match?
Genoa to win: @1.533
Draw: @3.75
Empoli to win: @7
Lineups
Genoa: Nicola Leali, Lorenzo Colombo, Morten Frendrup, Albert Gronbaek, Alessandro Marcandalli, Junior Messias, Aaron Martin, Johan Vasquez, Nicolae Stanciu, Stefano Sabelli, Valentin Carboni
Empoli: Brando Moruzzi, Bogdan Popov, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Samuele Perisan, Tyronne Ebuehi, Luca Belardinelli, Franco Carboni, Rares Ilie, Gabriele Guarino, Edoardo Saporiti, Gerard Yepes