2026-2027 Serie B: Padova vs. Empoli, Probable Lineups

Serie B is back in action with a packed schedule of matches that could have a significant impact on the standings. Following the draw between Ascoli and Palermo, which kicked off the round, six more matches are scheduled for today, spread across the afternoon and evening.

The action begins at 3:00 p.m. with four simultaneous matches. Juve Stabia hosts Arezzo, Cesena faces Catanzaro in front of its home crowd, while Pisa hosts Südtirol and Padova takes on Empoli. An afternoon that pits teams with different ambitions and needs against one another, all hunting for points to gain momentum in their league campaigns. Every result could impact the standings, both at the top and in the more precarious positions.

The schedule continues at 5:15 p.m. with Mantova vs. Verona, a matchup that precedes the day’s final game. At 7:30 p.m., the spotlight turns to the derby between Benevento and Avellino, one of the most passionate rivalries in Campania. This match carries a long tradition of rivalry and, beyond the points at stake, holds special significance for both cities. This match will bring the curtain down on a league round full of highlights.

Padova vs. Empoli: Probable Lineups

Padova (4-3-3): Sorrentino; Capelli, Lovato, Pastina; Carissoni; Fusi, Zuelli, Pompetti; Varas, Artistico, Moro. Head Coach: Calabro

Empoli (3-4-1-2): Seghetti; Bembnista, Indragoli, Curto; Zedadka, Bandinelli, Yepes, Corrado; Saporiti; Shpendi, Popov. Head Coach: Andreoletti