Modena vs Empoli prediction, odds and how to watch

Mantova led through Edoardo Saporiti's header but Empoli scored three times in the final half-hour to claim a 3-1 away victory in a match that turned completely on its head after the break.

Modena came from behind to beat Benevento 2-1 in Serie B, with both away goals arriving within eleven minutes of two double substitutions that shifted the structure of the contest entirely. It is the kind of tactical detail that does not always make the headlines, but it tells you everything about how this game was won.

Empoli took all three points at home with a 1-0 win over Cremonese, courtesy of an early headed goal that stood up despite Cremonese controlling possession for long stretches. Sophie Hargreaves breaks down the tactical patterns that made this result entirely predictable if you knew where to look.

Modena have been genuinely difficult to beat at home this season, but Empoli travel to the Stadio Braglia having already won their opening Serie B fixture and carrying the confidence of a side with nothing to fear on the road.

Südtirol host Modena at the Druso on Saturday looking to build on a solid defensive start to the 2026/27 Serie B campaign, but their visitors arrive having already claimed three points of their own and carrying a consistent goal-scoring pattern that will test the home structure.

Empoli have been a different team at home this season, but Arezzo come to Tuscany on Friday having already shown they can score and win on the road. This is a sharper fixture than the division table currently suggests.

Modena host Avellino in Serie B on Sunday with a clear home advantage in form, but Avellino arrive carrying a long-term injury concern and a dreadful record on the road.

Carrarese have yet to lose at home this season, while Empoli arrive in Tuscany having won none of their last five away fixtures. Something has to give.