Empoli is keen to take maximum points when they face a struggling Spezia, due to their loss on their last match. On their previous match, Empoli suffered a 2-0 away defeat against Roma, aiming to bounce back in this game. As for Spezia, they are also from a 3-0 loss against Napoli, hopeful to bounce back from that loss. When it comes to the league table, Empoli is at the 12th spot, a safer place, with 26 points. On the other hand, Spezia is at the 17th of the league table, with just 18 points, and are now on the verge of eliminations. This game on February 11, 2023, at 10:00 PM (GMT+8), will be hosted by Empoli.
These two teams already have 45 meetings across all competitions since 1948, and only three are from Serie A. From those 45 matches, it was the hosts who have the advantage, winning 17, and visitors winning 13. However, from the last six home games against the visitors, the hosts are actually unbeaten. This is also their record in their home games in the contest, where they won their last four home games in the Serie A. As for the visitors, this squad remains to be hopeful for their chances to escape relegation. The more they lose to their matches, the more they get higher chances of being eliminated early.
Empoli
This squad suffered their first loss of the year when they faced Roma on their last match in a 2-0 loss. That loss ended their unbeaten run after six games, and are now looking in returning to winning ways. Luckily for them, they are currently doing well at home, and are in good form. In fact, they were able to keep three clean sheets from their last four games at home. This just proves that this squad knows how to take advantage of their homecourt. However, they might face a problem in this game. They are winless against Spezia since 2014, which is why they might struggle in this game. This is a record they are hoping to finally end, as they are now on a run for a much-improved place in the league table.
Mattia Destro, who is currently injured will be joined by Ardian Ismajli, and Alberto Grassi on the sideline.
Spezia
Spezia on the other hand is also coming from a 3-0 loss against Napoli, which is actually not a surprise. On that match, they were able to pick up a clean sheet on the first half, but the second half is just big for Napoli. After all, in the league table, these two teams are far from each other with Napoli on the first and Spezia on the 17th. That loss gave Spezia their third consecutive defeat. However, this squad can gain confidence from the fact that they are unbeaten against their opponent since 2014. The problem is that this team have failed to score in their last three league games, a record which is not helpful for them. Considering their current place in the league table, this squad badly needs a win.
This team has a lengthy absence list coming into this game, which is not helpful for them. They will be without Ethan Ampadu, and Mattia Caldara, who will both serve bans. Luckily for them, Emmanuel Gyasi will be returning from suspension. Szymon Zurkowski, Viktor Kovalenko, and Albin Ekdal are all unavailable in this game as well.
Prediction:
Empoli (2.0)
Odds: -0.93
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