Sunday’s Serie A action on October 20 will kick off with a match between Empoli and Napoli. Experts from Dailysports have provided their betting prediction for this encounter.
Empoli
Empoli’s season is progressing well, as they currently sit comfortably in 10th place—an impressive position for a club focused on survival in the top tier. In their last outing, Empoli suffered a justified 1-2 loss away to Lazio, marking their first defeat of the Serie A campaign.
Statistically, Empoli is one of the less thrilling teams to watch, with their matches averaging only 1.4 goals per game. While their defense has been solid, their attack lacks intensity. Facing the league leaders will be a significant challenge for the “Azzurri.”
Napoli
Napoli seems determined to replicate their triumphant season from two years ago when they played exceptional football and secured the Scudetto. Under Antonio Conte, they started the season with a loss but have since rebounded with five wins and one draw, propelling them to the top of the table.
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Having missed out on European competition this season after a disappointing previous campaign, Napoli can focus entirely on domestic success, potentially contending for the title once more.
Possible Lineups
Empoli: Vasquez, Viti, Ismajli, Goglichidze, Kakace, Anjorin, Grassi, Fazzini, Gyasi, Esposito, Solbakken.
Napoli: Caprile, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Olivera, McTominay, Gilmour, Anguissa, Kvaratskhelia, Lukaku, Politano.
Match Facts
has a unique home record this season, with all three home games ending in 0-0 draws. Napoli’s away record includes one loss, one win, and one draw. Bookmaker odds for this matchup are as follows: W1 – 5.4, Draw – 3.7, W2 – 1.7.
Head-to-Head
Interestingly, Empoli won both of their matches against Napoli last season, with identical 1-0 scorelines. In the last four meetings, fewer than three goals have been scored.
Prediction
Both teams have only suffered one defeat so far, making neither likely to concede in this matchup. Securing three points away from Empoli will be tough for the league leaders, and strong teams often face challenges following international breaks. A bet on under 2.5 goals appears to be a sound option for this match.
