Empoli vs Lecce prediction 03.04.2023
Empoli
1 : 0
Lecce
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Contents
- Competition: Serie A
- Date: Monday, 3rd April 2023
- Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CEST
- Venue: Stadio Carlo Castellani (Empoli)
In the last season, Empoli was 14th, and in this one, they are once again a mid-table team. Throughout the season, Empoli was more or less in the middle of the league table. They are 14th but have been in terrible form in the previous eight games, winning only two points. Luckily for them, they are still nine points away from the relegation zone. This season, Empoli struggled offensively and have scored only 24 goals in 27 rounds. Only Sampdoria (16), Cremonese, Verona (22), and Spezia (23) scored fewer goals than Empoli.
After winning the Serie B the last season, Lecce have been constantly two or three places above the relegation zone throughout this season. Recently, they have been on a terrible streak, with four losses in a row and failing to score in all four matches.
Defensively, this team is very good, allowing only 32 goals in 27 matches, fewer than some very good teams like AC Milan, Bologna, or Torino. For example, Inter, Atalanta, and Fiorentina allowed only one goal fewer than Lecce. Still, on the other hand, Lecce scored only 24 goals, the same number as Empoli.
Empoli vs Lecce pick: Under 2.5 goals
Both teams are solid defensively, but they are also among the teams with the worst offensive record in Serie A.
Empoli were only nine times over 2.5 goals in 27 rounds, with the second-lowest goal-per-game record in Serie A (2.2). Their next opponent, Lecce, is the only team averaging fewer goals per game. In addition, Paolo Zanetti’s side scored only two goals in the previous four games.
Lecce went just eight times over 2.5 goals in 27 rounds and just three times over 2.5 goals in 14 road games in Serie A. In the previous four games, they lost all four with zero scored goals.
The first h2h game this season ended as a 1:1 draw.
Empoli vs Lecce Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Empoli
1 : 0
Lecce
Serie A
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Lecce
1 : 1
Empoli
Serie A
-
Empoli
2 : 1
Lecce
Serie B
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Lecce
2 : 2
Empoli
Serie B
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Empoli
2 : 2
Lecce
Serie B
Empoli team news
In his latest interview, coach Paolo Zanetti spoke to the media about the team and the potential relegation battle. He said the team is giving their maximum and will soon get out of the difficult period. He added that they have everything in their hands and are confident about their chances of avoiding relegation.
Empoli’s first goalkeeper, Guglielmo Vicario, missed the last three matches in Serie A due to a concussion, but he could be ready for the Lecce game.
A backup winger, Nicolo Cambiaghi, could miss the Lecce game with a muscle injury. He is listed as doubtful for the next game.
Last matches of Empoli
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Empoli
0 : 2
Lazio
Serie A
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Hellas Verona
1 : 1
Empoli
Serie A
-
Empoli
4 : 1
Juventus
Serie A
-
Sampdoria
1 : 1
Empoli
Serie A
-
Empoli
2 : 1
Salernitana
Serie A
Empoli lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Samuele Perisan
Defenders
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24
Tyronne Ebuehi
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34
Ardian Ismajli
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33
Sebastiano Luperto
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65
Fabiano Parisi
Midfielders
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11
Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro
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18
Răzvan Marin
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25
Filippo Bandinelli
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35
Tommaso Baldanzi
Forwards
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19
Francesco Caputo
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91
Roberto Piccoli
Lecce team news
Starting center-defender Samuel Umtiti and midfielder Youssef Maleh received their fifth yellow card and will serve their suspensions against Empoli.
Defenders Marin Pogračić and Kastriot Dermaku could miss the Empoli game due to injuries. Both are listed as questionable. With these two potentially out and Umtiti serving his suspension, Alessandro Tuia will most likely start with Federico Baschirotto as center-defenders.
Last matches of Lecce
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Lecce
2 : 3
Bologna
Serie A
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AC Monza
0 : 1
Lecce
Serie A
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Lecce
0 : 0
Spezia
Serie A
-
Lazio
2 : 2
Lecce
Serie A
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Lecce
0 : 1
Hellas Verona
Serie A
Lecce lineup
Goalkeeper
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30
Wladimiro Falcone
Defenders
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17
Valentin Gendrey
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13
Alessandro Tuia
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6
Federico Baschirotto
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97
Giuseppe Pezzella
Midfielders
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29
Alexis Blin
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42
Morten Hjulmand
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16
Joan González
Forwards
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27
Gabriel Strefezza
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9
Lorenzo Colombo
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22
Lameck Banda
5 Reasons why the game should have fewer than three goals
- Empoli were 18 times under 2.5 goals in 27 rounds in Serie A
- Empoli scored two goals in the last four matches
- Lecce were 19 times under 2.5 goals in 27 rounds in Serie A
- Lecce failed to score in the previous four games
- The first h2h game this season ended as a 1:1 draw
Main prediction Empoli - Lecce
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.63
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Additional predictions
BTTS - NO
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Empoli & Lecce current standing in Serie A
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napoli | 38 | 28 | 6 | 4 | 77 - 28 | +49 | 90 |
| 2 | Lazio | 38 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 60 - 30 | +30 | 74 |
| 3 | Inter | 38 | 23 | 3 | 12 | 71 - 42 | +29 | 72 |
| 4 | Milan | 38 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 64 - 43 | +21 | 70 |
| 5 | Atalanta | 38 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 66 - 48 | +18 | 64 |
| 6 | Roma | 38 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 50 - 38 | +12 | 63 |
| 7 | Juventus | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 56 - 33 | +23 | 62 |
| 8 | Fiorentina | 38 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 53 - 43 | +10 | 56 |
| 9 | Bologna | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 53 - 49 | +4 | 54 |
| 10 | Torino | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 42 - 41 | +1 | 53 |
| 11 | Monza | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 48 - 52 | -4 | 52 |
| 12 | Udinese | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 47 - 48 | -1 | 46 |
| 13 | Sassuolo | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 47 - 61 | -14 | 45 |
| 14 | Empoli | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 37 - 49 | -12 | 43 |
| 15 | Salernitana | 38 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 48 - 62 | -14 | 42 |
| 16 | Lecce | 38 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 33 - 46 | -13 | 36 |
| 17 | Spezia | 38 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 31 - 62 | -31 | 31 |
| 18 | Hellas Verona | 38 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 31 - 59 | -28 | 31 |
| 19 | Cremonese | 38 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 36 - 69 | -33 | 27 |
| 20 | Sampdoria | 38 | 3 | 10 | 25 | 24 - 71 | -47 | 19 |