Empoli vs Fiorentina: Match Preview and Betting Odds (2.19) for Serie A Clash on September 29, 2024

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Empoli will face Fiorentina on September 29 in the sixth round of Serie A. Can the Azzurri manage to avoid defeat for the eighth consecutive match, or will La Viola secure a victory in this Tuscan derby through their superior class? In our analysis, we will explore the strengths and weaknesses of both teams and identify the most reliable betting options. Which selection will prove to be the winning one?

Command Analysis

Empoli

Current Form

Empoli has emerged as one of the standout surprises of the Serie A season so far. The Azzurri are unbeaten in both the league and the cup. Currently, Roberto D'Aversa's side occupies seventh place in the standings with nine points, narrowly missing out on the European competition zone due to tiebreakers. Recently, Empoli defeated Torino 2-1 in the cup, securing a spot in the round of 16.

Injuries and Suspensions

Ebuéchi, Jurkowski, Belarindeli, Perisan, and Sazonov are sidelined due to injuries.

Betting Trends to Watch

Empoli has yet to lose this season, recording four wins and three draws.
In their last two home matches, Empoli has not conceded any goals.

Projected Lineup: Vasquez – Goglidze, Ismaili, Viti – Ghiasi, Grassi, Henderson, Maleh, Pezzella – Esposito, Colombo.

Fiorentina

Current Form

Fiorentina was expected to compete for a top six spot this season but has struggled to meet those expectations. With just six points, the team under Raffaele Palladino sits in 11th place, trailing sixth-place Juventus by three points. In their last outing, Fiorentina secured their first victory of the season, defeating Lazio 2-1 at home.

Injuries and Suspensions

Pongracic is currently sidelined due to injury.

Interesting Betting Trends

Fiorentina has achieved only one win in seven matches this season
In their last four matches, Fiorentina has allowed goals

Projected Lineup: Terracciano – Martinez, Komucco, Biraghi – Dodo, Cataldi, Bove, Gosens – Kolpani, Gudmundsson – Kinh.

Trends

Bet Exact Score 1:2

Two of the last four matches for Fiorentina ended with this score

8.70

Bet Empoli to score in the first half

This bet has been successful in the last two matches for Empoli

2.55

Bet Fiorentina to score in the first half

This bet has been successful in two of the last three matches for Fiorentina

2.07

Tip and bets

Tipboth teams to score

1.95

Empoli is in excellent form and remains unbeaten so far. The Azzurri play with confidence and will likely be aggressive in attack today. Fiorentina, on the other hand, has defensive vulnerabilities, having kept a clean sheet in only one of their seven games this season. It's unlikely the visitors will leave without conceding a goal. However, the Viola have their strengths in attack and regularly find the back of the net, making a goal exchange probable.

We anticipate that goals will be scored in this match. Our prediction is both teams to score. This bet is offered at odds of 1.95

Will the prediction win?

TipVictory for Fiorentina

2.19

Bet on the Outcome

In terms of player selection, Fiorentina holds a significant advantage, and if it weren't for Empoli's remarkable form, Fiorentina would undoubtedly be the clear favorites in this Tuscan derby. Nevertheless, despite the opponent's impressive play, Fiorentina will be determined to secure all three points, and their recent victory over Lazio is sure to boost their confidence as they aim to battle through for the win.

Bet - Fiorentina to win. This wager is offered at 2.19

Bet on Corners

Empoli is likely to spend plenty of time attacking at home, but Fiorentina is more than capable of responding, resulting in numerous corner kicks.

Bet - Total over 9.5 corners. This wager is offered at 1.81

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