Bari vs Empoli: Summary, Lineups, Stats

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04 Mar,20:00
2 - 1
Full Time
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Bari vs Empoli Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

1st Half1 - 1
3
G. Yepes
was cautioned
20
VAR - Goal Disallowed
goal was overturned by VAR
23
M. Lovato
was sent off
42
E. Rao
scored for Bari
45+1
S. Shpendi
scored for Empoli
2nd Half2 - 1
59
T. Esteves
was cautioned
72
G. Maggiore
scored for Bari
90+1
A. Cistana
was cautioned

Bari welcome Empoli to San Nicola on 04 March 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Italy Serie B schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.

Bari operate with a flexible back three.

Empoli operate with a flexible back three.

Recent Form

Bari

W W D L D

Empoli

L D D D L

Bari have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. The team should continue to build on their recent results.

In contrast, Empoli have shown a clear dip in performances over recent games. This could start to affect confidence within the squad.

Recent Form Home/Away

Bari (Home)

W L D L L

Empoli (Away)

L D L L W
Bari form remains fairly steady regardless of location.

Empoli's strongest performances have come in away fixtures.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Bari

- + - - +

Empoli

- - - - -

Bari have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. Concentration at the back will be key.

In contrast, Empoli have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Bari (Home)

- - + - -

Empoli (Away)

- - - - +
Bari show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

Empoli show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Bari

+ - - + -

Empoli

+ - + - +

Bari's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Game tempo has varied from match to match.

Meanwhile, Empoli's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. Chances tend to be created at both ends.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Bari (Home)

+ + - + -

Empoli (Away)

+ + + + -
Bari's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.

Only small differences appear in Empoli's match tempo home versus away.

Scoring Consistency

Bari

+ + + + -

Empoli

+ + + + +

Bari have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.

Meanwhile, Empoli show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Bari (Home)

+ + - - -

Empoli (Away)

+ + + - +
A surprising trend, with Bari's goals coming much more frequently in away fixtures.

Empoli attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.

Match Information
Referee: Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi
Venue: San Nicola

Bari vs Empoli Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

1.44
xG
0.77
55
Ball Posession (%)
45
2
Big Chances
1
2
Cautions
1
0
Expulsions
1
13
Shots
11
5
Shots on Goal
4
3
Shots Blocked
6
10
Shots inside Box
4
3
Shots outside Box
7
0
Hit Woodwork
0
16
Fouls
10
3
Corner Kicks
8
16
Throw Ins
17
3
Saves
3
10
Free Kicks
16
1
Offsides
3
369
Passes Total
294
302
Passes Completed
202
109
Passes in the final 3rd Total
121
78
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
72
34
Touches in the Opposition Box
24
17
Tackles Total
9
8
Tackles Completed
5
40
Clearances
24
18
Crosses Total
25
4
Crosses Completed
4
3
Interceptions
5

Bari vs Empoli Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Starting Lineup
31
M. Cerofolini
21
A. Fulignati
13
V. Mantovani
5
N. Edward Obaretin
26
C. Odenthal
20
M. Lovato
51
A. Cistana
2
M. Curto
93
M. Dorval
7
S. Elia
80
F. Artioli
70
E. Saporiti
18
G. Maggiore
14
G. Yepes
28
K. Piscopo
8
L. Magnino
17
E. Rao
26
A. Candela
19
T. Esteves
17
D. Fila
11
G. Moncini
11
S. Shpendi

Bari vs Empoli H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results

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