Serie B 2025-2026: Empoli-Virtus Entella, the probable formations

Decisive match for salvation on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the Castellani between Empoli and Virtus Entella. For the Azzurri, there are no more margins for error: a victory is needed to move away from the playout zone and breathe again in the standings.

In Empoli’s house, Fabio Caserta is aiming at a concrete team, leaving room for deeds rather than words. The return of Elia should bring the form back to 4-2-3-1. In defense, possible chance for Ebuehi in place of Candela, while in midfield Magnino and Yepes are favored, with Degli Innocenti an alternative. On the three-quarter will act Shpendi, Saporiti and Elia, supporting the only forward, with Nasti ahead of Fila. Out is Popov due to flu, in addition to the unavailable Pellegri.

On the other side, Virtus Entella led by Gennaro Chiappella is expected to line up with a 3-5-2. Absent due to disqualification is Squizzato, replaced in midfield by Karic. Confirmed the three-man defense with Parodi, Tiritiello and Marconi, while in attack space for the Guiu-Cuppone pair. In goal still De Frate, accomplice to the not optimal condition of Colombi.

Probable formations

Empoli (4-2-3-1): Fulignati; Ebuehi, Guarino, Lovato, Moruzzi; Magnino, Yepes; Shpendi, Saporiti, Elia; Nasti.

Virtus Entella (3-5-2): De Frate; Parodi, Tiritiello, Marconi; Bariti, Franzoni, Karic, Benedetti, Di Mario; Guiu, Cuppone.