Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Empoli
Lecce
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In Serie A matchday 20, Lecce will face Empoli on Saturday, January 11. The match is set to kick off at 15:00 Central European Time, and I suggest a bet for this game.
Empoli vs Lecce: Match facts and head-to-head
- Empoli are winless in their last four matches: three losses and one draw.
- Lecce are also without a win in their last three matches: two losses and one draw.
- Empoli have conceded at least one goal in each of their last nine matches.
- Lecce have failed to score in their last two games.
- Lecce have the worst attack in Serie A, with just 11 goals scored in 19 matches.
- Lecce have lost 43% of their matches this season without scoring.
- Empoli score more than 1.5 goals in 73% of their games this season.
- The last head-to-head match between Lecce and Empoli ended in a draw. In their previous five meetings, there have been three draws, with each team securing one win.
Empoli vs Lecce: Match preview
Both teams currently occupy the lower half of the table. While Empoli are higher in the standings, the point gap is not significant. Lecce have collected 17 points in 19 games, while Empoli have 20 points. Empoli sit 12th, and Lecce are 17th, making this match crucial for both teams. A victory could help one of them create some distance from the relegation zone.
Neither side is in good form. Empoli have failed to win their last four matches, recording three losses and one draw. Lecce, meanwhile, have lost and drawn in their last three matches, failing to score in their last two games. Lecce's attack is the weakest in Serie A, managing only 11 goals in 19 matches. Both teams began the new year with draws: Empoli played 1-1 against Venezia, while Lecce drew 0-0 with Genoa.
Probable lineups
- Empoli: Vasquez; Goglichidze, Viti, Pezzella, Ismajli; Anjorin, Maleh, Grassi; Colombo, Esposito, Gyasi.
- Lecce: Falcone; Jean, Baschirotto, Gallo, Pierre; Dorgu, Rafia, Koulibaly; Tete Morente, Pierotti, Krstovic.
Prediction
This is a vital match for both teams, promising to be tense and competitive. However, I do not expect it to be high-scoring. Both teams struggle in attack, particularly Lecce. My bet is on the total goals being under two, with odds of 1.95.
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