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Welcome to the lineup page for the Italy. Cup fixture between Genoa and Empoli, taking place on 25.09.2025 in Italy.
Here you’ll find everything about the confirmed and predicted lineups, team news, tactical details, and pre-match insights — all crucial for Italian football fans following this clash.
Confirmed Lineups and Team News
Italian football has always been about tactics and structure, and that starts with the starting XI. On this page, you can check whether the Genoa lineup and Empoli lineup are already confirmed (No), or still waiting for final updates before the 16:30 kick-off.
Fans often search for:
- Genoa vs Empoli confirmed lineups
- Italy. Cup starting XI today
- Genoa formation and bench
- Serie A lineups and match preview
All this data appears here, presented in a format suitable for both live updates and pre-match preparation.
Tactical Overview
Genoa, currently - in the Italy. Cup, will aim to use home advantage to control the rhythm and possession. Empoli, ranked -, might look to rely on compact defending and fast counterattacks — a common tactical pattern in Italian football.
Lineups play a major role in predicting how the game unfolds. If - is the favorite, their selection might indicate an aggressive approach from the first minutes.
Historical Meetings and Results
The rivalry between Genoa and Empoli goes back to 2017, with 11 meetings played so far.
- Genoa victories: 6
- Empoli victories: 0
- Draws: 5
The most dominant home win came at 3:1, while the away side’s biggest triumph was 3:1.
These numbers reflect the balance of power between two traditional Italian clubs and make lineup predictions even more interesting.
Recent Form and Statistics
Understanding the last few performances of both clubs can help estimate lineup choices for this matchday.
Genoa recent home form:
Date Event Score 03.12.2025 Atalanta vs Genoa 4 - 0 29.11.2025 Genoa vs Hellas Verona 2 - 1 22.11.2025 Cagliari vs Genoa 3 - 3
Empoli recent away form:
Date Event Score 29.11.2025 Empoli vs Bari 5 - 0 22.11.2025 US Avellino 1912 vs Empoli 0 - 3 08.11.2025 Empoli vs Catanzaro 1 - 0
Coaches often adjust their lineups based on player fatigue, suspensions, or results from previous rounds, making this statistical overview key to reading the upcoming Italy. Cup match.
Key Match Context
25.09.2025 marked the last time these two sides faced each other, ending with a score of Genoa 3-1 Empoli. Since then, both have evolved — with different tactical systems and new signings shaping how they’ll line up now.
Italian teams tend to emphasize tactical discipline: defensive organization, well-timed pressing, and transitions from back to front. Lineups provide a first glimpse into how each side plans to approach these principles on the field.
Why Lineups Matter
For fans following Italy. Cup matches, lineups are more than just names on paper — they define the game’s entire rhythm.
Knowing whether key players start or rest, which formation is selected, and how recent stats align with tactical setups helps predict the flow of the game and possible outcomes.
Summary
This page provides the official and predicted lineups for Genoa vs Empoli, along with useful statistics such as standings positions, head-to-head records, and recent match data.
Updated regularly, it offers Italian football supporters all the essential pre-match information for the ongoing Italy. Cup season in 2025.
