The last head-to-head meeting between the teams took place on August 28, 2022, and ended with a score of 1:1. The head-to-head statistics include 4 matches, in which the team "Empoli" won in 1 match, while "Lecce" didn't defeat their upcoming opponent at all, and the clubs failed to determine the stronger side in 3 matches. The goal difference between the hosts and guests is (9-19).
Empoli
Empoli did not have the opportunity to set ambitious goals for the season and mainly focused on maintaining their place in Serie A. However, the team had a disappointing start, prompting the management to make a coaching change. Aurelio Andreazzoli balanced the team, but stability is still lacking. Currently, “Empoli” occupies the 17th place in the table with 11 points, and only due to additional indicators, they are above the relegation zone, but the 18th-placed “Verona” has a game in hand. In the last round, “Empoli” drew 1-1 with “Genoa” away, managing to secure a point in the second half overall, “Empoli” looks more than decent in their gameplay.
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Lecce
Lecce had a strong start, gaining many points and immediately distancing themselves from the relegation zone. Under Roberto D’Aversa, the team plays not very flashy football but is very dangerous on counterattacks and shows character “Milan,” “Lazio,” and some other top teams have already felt it in the first round. Currently, “yellow-reds” are in 13th place in the table with 16 points, maintaining a five-point gap from the relegation zone. This handicap can be considered significant, but the team’s recent results have been disappointing. In the last round, Lecce shared points with Bologna (1-1), securing a draw in added time, but the winless streak extended to 10 matches in all competitions.
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Prediction
Our expert pick:
Empoli has shown improvement recently and rightfully stays outside the relegation zone. It's evident that in the home match against a direct competitor in the fight for survival, "Azzurri" will aim for victory in our view, the hosts have a high chance of success. "Lecce" has not won in 10 consecutive matches, and in the current season, they have yet to secure a victory away. It makes sense to favor "Empoli," who also looks preferable in terms of the quality of football. We believe that the hosts have a better chance of winning. Prediction Asian handicap (0) on "Empoli." This outcome is offered at 1.81. "Empoli," in our opinion, is the favorite in the match both in player selection and football quality, the hosts appear more favorable. However, it's not reasonable to expect an easy stroll "Lecce" knows how to defend and hold draws away, and the "yellow-reds" are dangerous on counterattacks. A victory by a minimal margin in a tough battle is a likely outcome of the meeting. Bet "Empoli" to win by one goal. Such a bet can be placed at odds of 4.10. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.81. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
