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Roma - Empoli
Italy Serie A - Stadio Olimpico
Prediction 1
Both Teams to Score
109/100 (2.09)
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Prediction 2
Empoli +2.0 Goals Handicap
8/15 (1.53)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Roma welcome Empoli to the Stadio Olimpico in Italy’s Serie A on Saturday, February 4th. Rome are odds-on favourites to claim three points from their tussle with Empoli. Read our free Serie A predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Roma vs Empoli
Can in-form Empoli trouble Roma when the teams meet in the Italian capital for a Serie A fixture on Saturday? Read our top predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Both Teams to Score
Roma have been priced as odds-on favourites to beat Empoli this weekend, though the visitors are unbeaten in five games since the campaign’s resumption and it might be smart to avoid the match result markets here. In their last two away assignments at Lazio and Inter, Empoli scored three times and they should be able to impact the scoresheet again on Saturday. Roma have notched in 100% of their six matches since Christmas however, and they have the quality to continue that streak at Empoli’s expense. Back both teams to register in this one.
Empoli +2.0 Goals Handicap
Our second prediction delves into the handicap stakes and we recommend backing Empoli with a two goal advantage at favourable odds. The improvement in Empoli’s performances since the domestic season’s return has been stark and alongside stringing together a five-match unbeaten run, they took four points from two tough tips to Lazio and Inter. With two clean sheets in their last three games, Empoli have been defending doggedly and they should make the most of a +2.0 goal start at Roma.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Roma vs Empoli
Check out our list of the key stats for Saturday’s game below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive odds.
Head to Head
12/09/22
Italy Serie A Serie A
Empoli
Roma
1
2
23/01/22
Italy Serie A Serie A
Empoli
Roma
2
4
03/10/21
Italy Serie A Serie A
Roma
Empoli
2
0
11/03/19
Italy Serie A Serie A
Roma
Empoli
2
1
06/10/18
Italy Serie A Serie A
Empoli
Roma
0
2
Last Five - Roma
19/03/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Lazio
Roma
1
0
L
16/03/23
UEFA Europa League UEL
Real Sociedad
Roma
0
0
D
12/03/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Sassuolo
Roma
4
3
L
09/03/23
UEFA Europa League UEL
Real Sociedad
Roma
0
2
W
05/03/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Juventus
Roma
0
1
W
Last Five - Empoli
17/03/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Atalanta
Empoli
2
1
L
11/03/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Udinese
Empoli
1
0
L
04/03/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Monza
Empoli
2
1
L
25/02/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Napoli
Empoli
2
0
L
19/02/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Fiorentina
Empoli
1
1
D
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s encounter between Roma and Empoli below.
Roma odds: 1/2 (1.5) – 66.7%
Draw odds: 17/5 (4.4) – 22.7%
Empoli odds: 29/5 (6.8) – 14.7%
Empoli haven’t been given much of a chance this weekend by the bookies, while a 1-0 correct score in Roma’s favour is the tightest price in that market at 5/1 (6.0) – 16.7%. English striker Tammy Abraham is favourite in the first goalscorer stakes at 4/1 (5.0) – 20%. The Roma forward has broken the deadlock in a game just twice so far this season, however.
Roma vs Empoli Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Saturday’s Serie A collision between Roma and Empoli below.
Roma
Roma have close to a clean bill of health at present with Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum currently listed as the only absentee from Jose Mourinho's squad. Roma had a Coppa Italia quarter-final to contest against Cremonese in midweek, so fatigue might be a factor for them this weekend.
Predicted Lineup for Roma: Rui Patricio – Mancini, Smalling, Ibanez – Zalewski, Cristante, Matic, Spinazzola – Dybala, Pellegrini, Abraham
Empoli
Defenders Ardian Ismajli and Lorenzo Tonelli are out for Empoli, while midfielder Alberto Grassi is expected to sit out the next couple of weeks. Attacker Mattia Destro is in the same boat and will likely miss the weekend's contest. Empoli are up to a lofty tenth spot in Serie A after their spike in results.
Predicted Lineup for Empoli: Vicario – Ebuehi, De Winter, Luperto, Cacace – Akpro, Marin, Bandinelli – Baldanzi, Satriano, Caputo
Player to Watch – Sebastiano Luperto
Empoli defender Sebastiano Luperto has enjoyed a productive few weeks and following a string of impressive performances, the centre-half has the quality to be a key performer again this weekend. Luperto excelled in Empoli’s shock 1-0 win at Inter on January 23rd, and he will need to be at his best again against a strong Roma side in the capital on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Roma
Empoli
Serie A Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Napoli | 27 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 71 |
| 2 |  Lazio | 27 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 52 |
| 3 |  Inter Milan | 27 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 50 |
| 4 |  AC Milan | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 48 |
| 5 | Roma | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 47 |
| 6 |  Atalanta | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 45 |
| 7 |  Juventus | 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 41 |
| 8 |  Udinese | 27 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 38 |
| 9 |  Bologna | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 37 |
| 10 |  Torino | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | -4 | 37 |
| 11 |  Fiorentina | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 37 |
| 12 |  Sassuolo | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 36 |
| 13 |  Monza | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | -5 | 34 |
| 14 | Empoli | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | -12 | 28 |
| 15 |  Lecce | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | -8 | 27 |
| 16 |  Salernitana | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | -16 | 27 |
| 17 |  Spezia | 27 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -20 | 24 |
| 18 |  Verona | 27 | 4 | 7 | 16 | -19 | 19 |
| 19 |  Sampdoria | 27 | 3 | 6 | 18 | -28 | 15 |
| 20 |  Cremonese | 27 | 1 | 10 | 16 | -27 | 13 |
Roma vs Empoli Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the current Serie A leaders?
Napoli are the current runaway leaders in Serie A.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 17:00 BST.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Stake and 888Sport of this weekend’s tussle.
