LiontipsEmpoli vs Sampdoria. Prediction and Betting Tips for Serie A (September 19, 2021).
Command Analysis
In the last round, Empoli unexpectedly lost to Venezia at home (1:2). Aurelio Andreazzoli's men looked more interesting and controlled the game, but they conceded an early goal, followed by the second one, and were only able to narrow the gap at the end of the game.
Earlier, Empoli sensationally beat Juventus (1:0) in Turin and with three points they occupy the 12th line in the standings. Riccardo Fiamozzi was injured in the last game and will not be able to play against Sampdoria.
Sampdoria are one point behind Empoli and occupy 15th place in the table. Roberto D'Aversa's charges have not won a match yet and after the first-round defeat from AC Milan (0:1), they were able to draw twice.
They drew with Sassuolo away (0:0), and last week at home gave a fight to the reigning champions Inter Milan (2: 2). Sampdoria made more shots than their formidable opponent. Manolo Gabbiadini will not be able to play this weekend due to an injury sustained in the game against Sassuolo.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect Score 1:1
This score was recorded in 3 out of 7 previous head-to-head games.
СтавкаEmpoli To Score In 2nd Half
In the last 5 official home games, Empoli scored 4 second-half goals.
Ставка1st Half: Total Under 1.5
This bet played in 8 out of 9 previous games between the clubs.
Tip and bets
Sampdoria lead the head-to-head, but Empoli beat the opponent in the last match in Genoa and look pretty good at the start of the season. Both clubs are in the need of points, and the tournament motivation will force them to play carefully at the back, looking for a mistake from the opponent. Most likely, Sampdoria will be happy with an away draw against Empoli, so the visitors won't push too hard. The teams are about equal at the moment, but Empoli are playing at home, which gives them a slight edge.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Empoli.
The opponents don't score a lot this season and have problems creating chances. The head-to-head games are rarely high-scoring, and we believe that this match will not be an exception. We expect uncompromising football, but few goals.
Second wager - total under 2.5 goals.
