Monza will host Empoli in their last home game in Serie A this season on Sunday, 18 May.
Will Monza be able to get their second home win this season, or will Empoli secure three points that they desperately need as they try to avoid relegation?
Find that out from our Monza vs Empoli prediction and preview below.
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Monza vs Empoli prediction: Guests to claim all the points
Key stats
- Empoli enter this game after an important win over Parma, which broke their winless streak that lasted for 20 consecutive league games.
- We saw both teams score in just two of the last eight H2H meetings between these teams.
- Both teams have scored in just one of the last five Monza's games.
Correct score prediction: Monza 0-2 Empoli
While Empoli have struggled this season and only recorded their first win last time out after a long winless streak, Monza have been even worse and they sit in the last place in the standings, 10 points behind Empoli, the next team in the standings.
With that in mind and considering Monza have already been relegated while Empoli are fighting for survival, we can see the guests taking all three points from this game.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Empoli
- HOME: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.80%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.10%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Monza vs Empoli odds that the guests are the expected winners, which is not too surprising considering Monza have already been relegated and have only managed to win once at home this entire season.
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Most recent H2Hs: A tied matchup
We saw a couple of wins from both Monza and Empoli, along with one draw, in their last five H2H meetings. When it comes to their overall H2H record, Empoli have the advantage: 7-3-4.
Italy Serie A 17/08/24
Empoli
Monza
Italy Serie A 21/01/24
Empoli
Monza
Italy Serie A 26/08/23
Monza
Empoli
Italy Serie A 04/03/23
Monza
Empoli
Italy Serie A 15/10/22
Empoli
Monza
Monza preview: Looking for their second win at home this season
We mentioned this a few times already, but the fact that Monza only have one home so far sums up their season pretty well. They are in the last place in the Serie A standings with just 18 points from 36 matches, and their bags have already been packed for a while for their move to Serie B next season.
Roberto Gagliardini, Silvere Ganvoula, Armando Izzo, and Matteo Pessina are out with injuries, while Luca Caldirola, Danilo D'Ambrosio, and Dany Mota are questionable. Also, Pedro Pereira will miss this game to serve a suspension.
Predicted lineup: Pizzignacco (GK), Carboni, Brorsson, Birindelli, Castrovilli, Bianco, Akpa Akpro, Ciurria, Forson & Caprari
Italy Serie A 11/05/25
W
Udinese
1
Monza
2
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
L
Atalanta
4
Monza
0
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
L
Juventus
2
Monza
0
Italy Serie A 19/04/25
L
Napoli
1
Monza
0
Italy Serie A 12/04/25
L
Venezia
1
Monza
0
Empoli preview: Still alive after a horrendous streak
While Empoli have started the season well, going six games in a row without a loss, the second half of the season hasn't been that great for them. In fact, Empoli have failed to win in 20 straight games in Serie A before finally ending that poor streak by beating Parma in the last round, which leaves hope that they can avoid relegation.
Meanwhile, Nicolas Haas, Cristian Kouame, Youssef Maleh, Pietro Pellegri, Saba Sazonov, and Szymon Zurkowski are all out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Vasquez (GK), Marianucci, Ismajli, Viti, Gyasi, Grassi, Henderson, Pezzella, Fazzini, Cacace, Esposito
Italy Serie A 10/05/25
W
Parma
1
Empoli
2
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
L
Lazio
1
Empoli
0
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
L
Fiorentina
2
Empoli
1
Coppa Italia 24/04/25
L
Bologna
2
Empoli
1
Italy Serie A 20/04/25
D
Venezia
2
Empoli
2
Player to watch: Sebastiano Esposito
With eight goals in Serie A this season, the young forward has been crucial for Empoli and their chances of avoiding relegation, so Monza will have to focus on Esposito in this game.
That being said, it's been a while since Esposito has scored in the league, with his last goal coming in Round 21 back in January. Still, he is Empoli's top scorer this season, and they'll rely on him to provide the offensive spark they'll need to beat Monza.
