US Lecce is aiming to stop their winless run across all contests, when they go against Empoli FC, who hopes to escape the drop zone. Both squads are actually winless coming into this match, as they are from their respective draws. Lecce had a 1-1 draw against Bologna on their previous Serie A game, while Empoli had a 1-1 draw against Genoa. However, despite their previous results, Lecce are still fortunate despite their recent results, as they are at the 13th of the league table with 16 points. Meanwhile, Empoli is already at the drop zone, sitting at the 18th with 11 points. Moreover, these two teams met 26 times across all contests, winning eight matches apiece. Lecce and Empoli will meet on December 12, 2023, at 1:30 AM (GMT+8).
US Lecce
Lecce, a team with a record of two draws in 270 minutes of action. The away side has not been a regular fixture, having netted in every game and conceded. Lecce’s recent draw against Stefan Pioli’s Rossoneri has been a disappointment. They struggled to win after a late winning strike was ruled out. Lecce is hoping to end a run of 10 matches without a triumph, which they are keen to end here. Lecce has been winless in nine league outings, drawing five, and has only won once in the last 13 away Serie A games. Pontus Almqvist and Ahmed Touba are not expected to start, and Mohamed Kaba has not played since November.
Lecce’s Mohamed Kaba and Jeppe Corfitzen are doubtful for Monday’s match due to shoulder injuries. The team has five goalscorers in their three draws, indicating they can score from anywhere on the pitch.
Empoli FC
Empoli, in the league’s bottom three positions, have been aided by the poor form of their surrounding teams. Their three victories since Aurelio Andreazzoli replaced Paolo Zanetti in September have helped them avoid relegation. Despite winning at Fiorentina and Napoli, Empoli has not matched the same level of performance against other sides, losing 2-1 to Frosinone and 4-3 to Sassuolo. The 1-1 draw with Genoa was an encouraging result, as Empoli’s team fought back from a first-half strike to level through Matteo Cancellieri. They have only won one of their five league games, with the triumph coming at Napoli. Head coach Aurelio Andreazzoli is absent due to injury, while Tommaso Baldanzi is doubtful for the match.
Tommaso Baldanzi is sidelined due to an ankle issue, while Giuseppe Pezzella’s back problem prevents him from playing on Monday. Gabriele Guarino, an unused substitute, is also out of the first-team squad.
Prediction:
Draw
Odds: -0.81
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