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Empoli vs Fiorentina: Match Preview and Prediction
Empoli vs Fiorentina: The last four league games have seen Empoli go undefeated. In their last five games across all competitions, Fiorentina suffered four losses. In the last six head-to-head matches against Empoli, I Viola has only celebrated one victory.
Thanks to a dramatic 3-1 road victory over rock-bottom Salernitana last weekend, Empoli avoided the red zone. At Stadio Arechi, two goals in the dying minutes by substitutes M’Baye Niang and Matteo Cancellieri proved to be the difference. Thus, Davide Nicola’s team’s streak of victories in league games grew to four.
On Sunday afternoon, Empoli hopes to continue their good form. On Matchday 25, they host Fiorentina at Stadio Carlo Castellani—Computer Gross Arena. Arriving visitors will be much less pleased. Bologna defeated them 0-2 in the postponed Matchday No. 21 match at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on Wednesday.
Viola has lost four of their previous five games in all competitions. As a result, Vincenzo Italiano’s team fell to eighth place in the league rankings. Fiorentina’s deficit to Atalanta and Bologna in the race for a top-four finish is now five points. For them to have a chance of playing in the Champions League, they really need a comeback victory.
Empoli vs Fiorentina: Betting Analysis
Empoli has won three straight against Fiorentina. Last October at Stadio Artemio Franchi, Empoli won shockingly 2-0. In six matches against I Viola, Empoli has won three, drawn two, and lost one. The previous four matches between these rivals did not include three or more goals.
In the midweek Bologna loss, Fiorentina looked horrible. After leaving too much room, they only conceded twice at Stadio Renato dall’Ara. Recent away form worries Viola. Three straight road league losses. The run against Sassuolo, Lecce, and Bologna was poor. Fourth straight Empoli League win. They won three straight over Iviola. Our top pick at 1.72 odds is Empoli to win or draw.
Empoli have Serie A’s worst attacking record despite improvement. Recent weeks have seen good defense. The previous four league games saw Davide Nicola’s club concede two goals. Since Fiorentina struggles in the last third away, we recommend the under 2.5 goals FT bet at 1.72 odds. None of the previous four H2H matches between these sides generated three or more goals.
Empoli vs Fiorentina: Head-to-Head
Who will win the match between Empoli and Fiorentina?
We believe Empoli will need to perform well in order to overcome this Fiorentina team, who should win and maintain their lead. Consequently, we anticipate a close contest, with Fiorentina coming out on top.
Our Prediction: Away Win or Draw
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What are the best odds for the game?
When looking at the betting prices for the match in the 90-minute outcome market, you can receive 3.6 for an Empoli win, 3.46 for a draw, and 2.14 for a Fiorentina victory. These are the finest returns available right now.
