In the 17th round of Serie A, Empoli faces a challenging fixture against Lazio at the Stadio Carlo Castellani. This matchup sees two teams with contrasting forms and aspirations clashing in what promises to be an eventful game.
Team Form
Empoli, currently 18th in Serie A, has struggled recently, failing to secure a win in their last four games. Their recent 1-0 defeat to Torino has left them just above the relegation zone. Lazio, sitting in 11th place, has also had a challenging season. They suffered a 2-0 loss to Inter Milan in their last match, ending a four-game undefeated run.
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Lazio holds a significant advantage in historical matchups, with 15 wins in the last 21 meetings.
- Empoli has managed three wins in these encounters, with six matches ending in draws.
- Lazio has not lost to Empoli in their last nine meetings, securing seven wins and two draws.
- Empoli has struggled at home recently, failing to win their last four home matches.
- Lazio has found away games challenging, losing all but one of their last five matches on the road.
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Match Prediction
Considering the historical dominance of Lazio over Empoli and the current form of both teams, Lazio is favored to win. Empoli’s struggle to find the back of the net coupled with Lazio’s need to climb up the table sets the stage for an away win.
Predicted Score: Empoli 1-3 Lazio
Betting Tips
- Result: Lazio to win. Given their historical upper hand and Empoli’s current form, Lazio is the likely victor.
- First to Score: Lazio. Maurizio Sarri’s men have a habit of scoring first in their recent matches.
- Over 10.5 Corners: No. Recent games for Lazio have seen fewer than 11 corner kicks, suggesting a similar trend in this match.