Spezia vs Empoli: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 March

Betiball's prediction for Spezia vs Empoli on 17 March 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Spezia vs Empoli preview before placing your bet.

Spezia vs Empoli: Starting Lineups Time : 17/03/2026 15:00

Spezia
1 - 1
Finished
Empoli
89' event Alessandro Bellemo / Filippo Bandinelli
78' event Luca Vignali / Petko Hristov
78' event Leonardo Sernicola / Mattia Valoti
69' event Gabriele Artistico
63' event Christian Comotto / Adam Nagy
38' event Filippo Bandinelli
event 90+6' Edoardo Saporiti
event 90+3' Gabriele Guarino Penalty awarded
event 80' Edoardo Saporiti / Steven Shpendi
event 80' Daniel Fila / Duccio Degli Innocenti
event 79' Duccio Degli Innocenti
event 75' Nicolas Haas
event 65' Antonio Candela
event 56' Nicolas Haas / Gerard Yepes
event 55' Bogdan Popov / Marco Nasti
event 51' Matteo Lovato
event 46' Joseph Ceesay / Salvatore Elia
event 40' Marco Nasti
89' event Alessandro Bellemo / Filippo Bandinelli
event 90+6' Edoardo Saporiti
78' event Luca Vignali / Petko Hristov
event 90+3' Gabriele Guarino Penalty awarded
78' event Leonardo Sernicola / Mattia Valoti
event 80' Edoardo Saporiti / Steven Shpendi
69' event Gabriele Artistico
event 80' Daniel Fila / Duccio Degli Innocenti
63' event Christian Comotto / Adam Nagy
event 79' Duccio Degli Innocenti
38' event Filippo Bandinelli
event 75' Nicolas Haas
event 65' Antonio Candela
event 56' Nicolas Haas / Gerard Yepes
event 55' Bogdan Popov / Marco Nasti
event 51' Matteo Lovato
event 46' Joseph Ceesay / Salvatore Elia
event 40' Marco Nasti
Spezia Spezia
Substitutions
#6 Alessandro Bellemo
#24 Andrea Bertoncini
#11 Pietro Beruatto
#34 Christian Comotto
#10 Gianluca Lapadula
#77 Emanuele Lorenzelli
#16 Leonardo Loria
#12 Diego Mascardi
#17 Leonardo Sernicola
#19 Hamse Shagaxle
#32 Luca Vignali
#99 Vanja Vlahovic
Spezia Spezia Empoli Empoli
17Shots10
4Shots on Goal4
17Fouls19
7Corner Kick1
19Free kick16
0Offside4
1Yellow card5
1Aerial0
3Save2
13Successful Tackles8
5Interceptions7
26Long pass30
8Successful center6
10Shots off goal4
3Blocked2
12Tackle7
9Dribbles6
21Throw-in27
356Passes334
100Attacks90
59Dangerous attacks34
5Corner Kicks(HT)0
4BigChances1
3BigChancesMissed0
11ShotsInsideBox8
6ShotsOutsideBox2
59DuelsWon58
1.48ExpectedGoals1.32
1.3xGOT1.2
28Touches In Opposition Box15
28AccurateCrosses17
45GroundDuelsWon36
14AerialDuelsWon22
28Clearances32
Empoli Empoli
Substitutions
#15 Joseph Ceesay
#2 Marco Curto
#24 Tyronne Ebuehi
#17 Daniel Fila
#32 Nicolas Haas
#25 Lorenzo Ignacchiti
#10 Rares Ilie
#5 Nosa Edward Obaretin
#1 Samuele Perisan
#77 Bogdan Popov
#4 Simone Romagnoli
#70 Edoardo Saporiti
Commentary
90+6' Penalty scored! Edoardo Saporiti - Empoli
90+3' VAR review - Empoli
89' Spezia — substitution: Alessandro Bellemo / Filippo Bandinelli
80' Empoli — substitution: Edoardo Saporiti / Steven Shpendi
80' Empoli — substitution: Daniel Fila / Duccio Degli Innocenti
79' Duccio Degli Innocenti - Empoli receive a yellow card
78' Spezia — substitution: Luca Vignali / Petko Hristov
78' Spezia — substitution: Leonardo Sernicola / Mattia Valoti
75' Nicolas Haas - Empoli receive a yellow card
69' Goal! Gabriele Artistico - Spezia
65' Antonio Candela - Empoli receive a yellow card
63' Spezia — substitution: Christian Comotto / Adam Nagy
56' Empoli — substitution: Nicolas Haas / Gerard Yepes
55' Empoli — substitution: Bogdan Popov / Marco Nasti
51' Matteo Lovato - Empoli receive a yellow card
46' Empoli — substitution: Joseph Ceesay / Salvatore Elia
40' Marco Nasti - Empoli receive a yellow card
38' Filippo Bandinelli - Spezia receive a yellow card

How We Build the Spezia vs Empoli Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Spezia vs Empoli on 17 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Spezia vs Empoli Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Spezia's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Empoli's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Spezia and Empoli sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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