LiontipsNapoli vs Empoli. Prediction and Betting Tips for Serie A (December 12, 2021).
Command Analysis
Napoli had a fantastic start to the season. They were top of the league for a long time, but in recent matches, Luciano Spalletti's men suffered a dip in form. Napoli lost several key players to injuries, failed to beat Sassuolo in the 15th round, and then suffered a defeat to Atalanta (2:3) at home. Napoli dropped to 3rd place in the table, but they are only two points behind the current leader, AC Milan.
On Thursday, Napoli defeated Leicester in the Europa League (3:2), thus securing a ticket to the playoffs.
Empoli are having a decent season. At the start of this year's edition of Serie A, Aurelio Andreazolli's charges were considered one of the main outsiders, but so far they have delivered solid results and avoided relegation zone. Empoli are 11th in the standings and have earned 13 points more than the 18th Cagliari. In the last round, Empoli recorded a home victory over Udinese (3:1) and extended their unbeaten streak to three games.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:2
This score was recorded in 2 of the last 4 H2H games.
СтавкаNapoli to score in each half
This bet played in the last 3 home games of Napoli.
СтавкаEmpoli to score in 2nd half
Empoli scored in the second half in their last 6 games.
Tip and bets
Napoli stay true to open attacking football, despite all their problems with the lineup. The hosts are looking to get back to the top line, so they definitely will go forward; Empoli conceded more than 1 goal in 4 of their last 5 games, so we doubt they will keep a clean sheet. But Empoli also often convert their chances, so we predict that both sides will score here.
Our prediction - both to score
Napoli dropped to the 3rd line in the table following their recent defeats, so they obviously will try to reclaim the leadership. Empoli are in good form, but they are a weaker side here. Moreover, the visitors rarely earn points in Naples.
Second bet - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Napoli
