Empoli vs Fiorentina Prediction for Sunday’s Serie A fixture at Stadio Carlo Castellani in Empoli. in the second round of the Serie A 2022/23 season, Empoli will host Fiorentina. This match is scheduled to start at 17:30 UK time. you can follow our free predictions betting tips and preview on this page.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Draw or Fiorentina win and over 1.5 goals – 1.54
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Both teams to score yes – 1.58
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three: Empoli +1 goal handicap – 1.51
Draw or Fiorentina Win and Over 1.5 Goals
According to the statistics, there is a 60% chance for Fiorentina to win since they won six of their last ten fixtures. In addition, the goal stats show that there is an 80% probability that this match will produce over 1.5 goals.
Both Teams to Score
Examining the last ten fixtures of Fiorentina, we can see that 75% of their away games saw both teams score. Likewise, 83% of Empoli’s home games saw the same trend.
Empoli +1 Goal Handicap
Seven of Empoli’s last ten fixtures saw them cover the suggested handicap. Moreover, Empoli covered the +1 goal handicap in four of their last five meetings with Fiorentina.
Empoli
After being promoted in 2021 to Serie A, Empoli managed to stay among the top flight after finishing 14th at the end of last season. Surely the Blues’ main aim is to keep their position in Serie A, however, the start of the 2022/23 season was not as wished.
To illustrate, Empoli lost in their first match away to Spezia by 0-1. That came after coach Paolo Zanetti’s team suffered an early exit from the Coppa Italia after losing to Spal in the 1/32 finals.
Fiorentina
Fiorentina had a very tough opening game against newly promoted Cremonese. In fact, and despite Cremonese being a man down, the scoreline showed 2-2 until the 95th minute when Fiorentina managed to score the winner.
The Violas just missed playing in Europe this season after they ended up in the seventh position. Last season, Vincenzo Italiano’s team had clean sheets in just 5% of their away games. That means that Italiano has to work hard with his defense who conceded on average 1.34 goals per game.
The bookies are favoring Fiorentina for a clear win while the stats show a 10% difference in favor of the Violas. Hence, we prefer to pick a double chance of a draw or away win combined with over 1.5 goals.
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The combined bet of both teams to score and Fiorentina to win has odds of 3.30 at 22Bet. As we covered in the preview earlier, both bets have a high probability to realize, and combining them gives us a big return for our stake.
Nikolas Gonzalez joined Fiorentina from Stuttgart last season and scored seven goals in 33 games. The Argentine international started his youth career with Argentinos Juniors which is regarded as one of the best teams that produce great players.
Empoli defender Lorenzo Tonelli is out till mid-September with a knee injury.
As for Fiorentina, there are no reported injuries or suspensions at the time of writing.
Empoli 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Vicario Defender: Stojanovic, Ismajli, Luperto, Parisi Midfielders: Henderson, Marin, Bandinelli Forward: Bajrami, Lammers, Destro.
Fiorentina 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Gollini Defenders: Benassi, Milenkovic, Quarta, Biraghi Midfielders: Bonaventura, Amrabat, Maleh Forwards: Kouame, Jovic, Sottil.
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Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Fiorentina beat Empoli 1-0 on 03.04.2022 in Florence.
Where will this match be played?
Sunday’s game will be played at Stadio Carlo Castellani in Empoli.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 22Bet for Empoli vs Fiorentina.