Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Lecce
Empoli
In Matchday 12 of the Italian Serie A, Lecce will face Empoli on Friday, November 8th. The game is scheduled to start at 20:45 Central European Time. I suggest a bet on the match’s total goals scored.
Match Preview
Lecce has struggled significantly at the start of the season, and there are currently no positive signs of improvement. The team sits at the bottom of the Serie A standings and ranks among the league's worst in several key performance metrics.
With only four goals scored in 11 matches, Lecce is considered a strong candidate for relegation. The impending departure of Patrick Dorgu could further impact the team’s performance.
Empoli has also been unimpressive in terms of scoring but appears more stable overall. Looking at the league table, it’s clear the club is also facing a challenging season, with a likely battle to avoid relegation. However, there is some promise.
Empoli has only lost three matches so far and is even ahead of a struggling Roma. Notably, the team has been solid defensively, conceding only nine goals.
Match Facts
- Seven of Lecce’s eight points have been earned at home.
- Empoli has won just one of its last six matches.
- Lecce averages 0.8 goals per game when playing at home, while Empoli averages 1.4 goals per game when playing away.
Probable Lineups
- Lecce: Falcone, Ghilber, Gaspar, Baschirotto, Gallo, Rafia, Ramadani, Rebic, Pierotti, Dorgu, Krstovic.
- Empoli: Vasquez, Viti, Ismajli, De Sciglio, Pezzella, Maleh, Anjorin, Gyasi, Henderson, Pellegri, Solbakken.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
In their last four Serie A encounters, the teams have each won once and drawn twice.
Prediction
Both teams have struggled to score, so this match is unlikely to produce many goals. I recommend a bet on under 2.5 total goals.
