Genoa vs Empoli: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Thu, 25 Sep '25)

The stage for the upcoming Coppa Italia clash is set! On Thursday, September 25, 2025, local time, we will witness the mighty Genoa square off against Empoli. This is the type of encounter that makes football fans go "Ole!" while raising their mugs of espresso in unison.

Speaking of past face-offs, in the last three meetings, Genoa has managed to snatch a solitary victory, leaving Empoli winless and the rest to draws, just like a fairytale prince escaping with the princess while the others stand idly by. The most recent showdown, which took place on March 2, 2025, was as indecisive as a donkey at a salad bar, ending in yet another draw.

But oh, let's not forget the individual performers who are ready to sashay onto the field. Empoli, beware of the dashing V. Carboni of Genoa. With a record-breaking one goal this season, he's like the pied piper who just can't stop tooting. Meanwhile, Genoa will need to keep a sharp eye on B. Moruzzi from Empoli, who has dazzled with his singular assist, possibly winning him the "Assistant of the Year" award at some obscure gala.

Rating-wise, Genoa showcases stars like Valentín Carboni, with a magnificent rating of 9, followed by Nicolae Stanciu and Nicola Leali with honorable scores of 8 and 7.7, respectively. Empoli isn't to be outdone, offering Andrea Fulignati with a score of 8, Luca Belardinelli at 7.7, and Rareș Ilie bringing up the rear with 7.2. Quite the lineup of characters, wouldn't you say?

Now, possession and corners, the bread and butter stats. Genoa has been hogging the ball with an impressive 71% average possession, while Empoli is slightly less possessive (let's call them laid-back) at 68%. For corners, Genoa averages a grand total of 5 compared to Empoli’s cool as a cucumber 4.

In the department of discipline—where no one ever wants to be schooled—Genoa is the saintly team with precisely 0 yellow, 0 red cards, and no penalties conceded. Meanwhile, Empoli's got a penchant for looking at the ref's book, marking the season with 3 yellow cards, yet no red cards or penalties. There's a runner-up ribbon for discipline, I hear.

So, dear reader, with all these stats and scribbles, and after thoroughly examining the current form and streaks, it seems that Genoa might just come out the victor in this battle of the bothersome draws. Oh, football, you capricious muse, let's see what surprises you have in store!