Genoa vs Empoli Prediction & Expert Tips

Genoa vs Empoli Match Preview

Genoa host Empoli in the Coppa Italia on Thursday, 25 September 2025. Both teams come into this tie searching for stability after mixed domestic campaigns, with recent form suggesting another tight and low-scoring encounter.

Genoa’s last outing ended in a 2-1 defeat away to Bologna, a result that extended their winless run to four matches. They were also held 1-1 by Como and failed to score in back-to-back home games against Juventus (0-1) and Lecce (0-0). While their early-season victory over Vicenza Virtus (3-0) in the Coppa Italia offered encouragement, Genoa have since lacked consistency in front of goal, managing only two goals across their last four fixtures.

Empoli, meanwhile, suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at Pescara in their most recent outing, but they had shown better resilience before that. A 1-1 draw with Spezia followed by a narrow 3-1 loss at Reggiana highlighted their competitive spirit, while earlier victories against Padova (3-1) and a penalty shootout success over Reggiana ensured their progress in this competition. Like Genoa, Empoli have also struggled to string together clean sheets, conceding in each of their last four matches.

Head-to-head trends further point to a tight battle. Four of the last five meetings between these sides ended level, including a 1-1 draw earlier this year. With both sides showing patchy form and regularly producing low-scoring affairs, extra time or penalties cannot be ruled out.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane®

• Genoa are winless in their last 4 matches, scoring just twice.
• Empoli conceded 8 goals in their last 3 fixtures.
• 4 of the last 5 head-to-heads ended in a draw.
• Only 1 of the last 5 H2Hs crossed the 2.5 goal mark.

Genoa vs Empoli Prediction

This match looks set to follow familiar patterns of caution and fine margins. Genoa’s recent struggles in front of goal, combined with Empoli’s leaky defense, create a balance where neither side appears dominant.

The value lies in siding with the visitors on the safer ground: Double Chance – Empoli or Draw (2.47 odds). Empoli have shown they can compete in this matchup, with four recent draws in the H2H record backing that outcome.

Given both clubs’ inability to score freely, another angle is Under 2.5 Goals (1.72 odds), which fits both their current scoring struggles and a long history of low-scoring head-to-heads. Expect a cagey Coppa Italia tie likely decided by a single moment.

Marco Marin- September 23, 2025

Genoa vs Empoli Betting Tips

Double Chance - Empoli or Draw

OK

2.47 Odds

Under 2.5 goals

OK

1.72 Odds