In this highly anticipated Serie A match on Sunday, Empoli prepares to face Roma at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Both teams are eager to secure the win and improve their standings in the league.
Match Preview
Empoli enters this fixture following a 1-1 draw against Udinese in their previous Serie A game.
Despite having only 0% possession, Empoli managed to create 4 shots on goal, with M’Baye Niang scoring the only goal.
On the other hand, Udinese had 8 shots on goal, with Lazar Samardžić equalizing in extra time.
In their last six meetings, Empoli has seen fewer than three goals per game, with a total of 6 goals scored against them.
Throughout this period, they managed to score only 2 goals.
One notable statistic is that Empoli has not emerged victorious against Roma in their last 15 league games, which could be a psychological hurdle for the team. However, Empoli remains undefeated in their last 3 home league matches.
Roma, on the other hand, enters this match fresh from a 1-0 victory against Genoa.
Despite some defensive struggles, with opponents scoring in 5 of their last 6 games, Roma managed to secure the win.
In their previous away matches, Roma has enjoyed an impressive undefeated streak of 7 games against Empoli.
Head-to-Head:
A closer look at the head-to-head results reveals Empoli’s ongoing struggle against Roma.
In the matches played since 11/03/2019, Empoli has failed to secure a victory, while Roma has emerged as winners in all encounters, with a total of 23 goals scored.
The most recent clash between the two teams saw Roma dominate with a resounding 7-0 victory.
Team News & Updates:
Empoli will be missing Tyronne Ebuehi and Etrit Berisha due to injury, while Alberto Grassi is suspended.
Empoli is expected to start with a 3-5-2 system:
Elia Caprile,
Bartosz Bereszynski, Ardian Ismajli, Sebastiano Luperto,
E. Quartsin Gyasi, Simone Bastoni, Răzvan Marin, Youssef Maleh, Giuseppe Pezzella,
Niang, Nicolò Cambiaghi.
Roma manager Daniele De Rossi faces a few selection issues, with Leonardo Spinazzola, Rick Karsdorp, Renato Sanches ruled out due to injury, and Leandro Paredes and Romelu Lukaku suspended.
Roma is expected to field a 4-3-3 formation:
Mile Svilar,
R. Nissen Kristensen, Gianluca Mancini, Evan NDicka, Angeliño,
Edoardo Bove, Bryan Cristante, Lorenzo Pellegrini,
Paulo Dybala, Tammy Abraham, Stephan El Shaarawy
Prediction & Analysis:
Considering all factors, Roma has the potential to score against Empoli.
However, it might not be enough to secure a victory.
Our prediction stands at a narrow 2-1 win for Empoli, although it remains a tough call.
