Serie A: Empoli vs Verona Preview
Teams
- Empoli: 13th place in Serie A, 29 points
- Verona: 18th place in Serie A, 23 points
Venue
Stadio Carlo Castellani, Empoli
Date and Time
Sunday, February 26, 2023, 11:30 AM GMT
Head-to-Head
- Empoli wins: 3
- Verona wins: 6
- Draws: 6
Empoli
Empoli is coming into this match following a frustrating 2-2 away draw against Cremonese. The match was a tale of two halves, with Empoli taking a comfortable 2-0 lead at halftime thanks to goals from Liam Henderson and Razvan Marin. However, Cremonese fought back in the second half, scoring two goals in the space of five minutes to salvage a draw.
Empoli has had a mixed season so far, winning eight, drawing five, and losing 11 of their 26 matches. They are currently sitting in 13th place in the Serie A table, nine points clear of the relegation zone.
Verona
Verona are in desperate need of points to avoid relegation from Serie A. They are currently sitting in 18th place in the table, just one point outside the relegation zone. They are winless in their last five matches and have lost their last three away matches.
Verona's main problem this season has been their inability to score goals. They have only managed to score 21 goals in 26 matches, the second-lowest in Serie A. Their defence has also been poor, conceding 43 goals, the fifth-highest in the league.
Prediction
Empoli are the favourites to win this match, given their superior form and home advantage. However, Verona will be fighting for their lives and cannot be ruled out from an upset.
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