Serie B 2025-2026: Empoli-Carrarese, the likely lineups

The fifth round of Serie B will end at the Castellani, where Empoli hosts Carrarese. Kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Both teams are seeking redemption after heavy defeats in the last round, in which they cashed in four goals: the Azzurri were overwhelmed 4-0 in Pescara, while the Giallazzurri succumbed at home to Avellino in a shocking 3-4.

The team is expected to confirm the results of the fifth round.

Mister Pagliuca should confirm in attack the tandem consisting of Popov and Shpendi. In the midfield, space for Ghion and Ignacchiti, with Elia and Carboni ready to man the side lanes.

Good news for Calabro, who fully recovers Schiavi and Torregrossa: the former is a candidate for a starting shirt in midfield, alongside Zuelli, while the latter should start from the bench. In attack Abiuso, supported by Finotto and Bozhanaj.

Probable lineups

Empoli (3-5-2): Fulignati; Curto, Lovato, Guarino; Elia, Ignacchiti, Ghion, Ilie, Carboni; Shpendi, Popov. Coach: Pagliuca

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Carrarese (3-4-2-1): Bleve; Ruggeri, Salamon, Imperiale; Zanon, Zuelli, Schiavi, Cicconi; Arena, Bozhanaj; Abiuso. Coach: Calabro