An interesting relegation battle is on the cards as Empoli and Hellas Verona draw swords at Carlo Castellani Stadium in the last round of the Serie A on Sunday, 25 May 2025.
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Empoli vs Verona predictions: Hosts to reign supreme
Key stats
- Hellas Verona are currently on an eight-match winless streak.
- Seven of the last eight meetings between these teams produced goals at both ends.
- At least three goals were scored in six of Empoli's last seven matches.
Correct score prediction: Empoli 3-1 Hellas Verona
18th-placed Empoli have earned 31 points from 37 league matches and are three points behind 15th-placed Hellas Verona.
Interestingly, Empoli will ensure their safety if they win this match. Should both teams be tied on points, Roberto D'Aversa's men have the head-to-head tiebreaker, having won the reverse fixture 4-1.
While a win will be enough for Empoli to overtake Hellas Verona, the visitors will ensure their safety if they avoid defeat.
There are also a few scenarios where both teams avoid relegation, depending on the outcome of Lecce's clash with Lazio or Parma's trip to Atalanta.
That said, while Verona have no wins in their last eight matches, Empoli are coming off back-to-back wins.
Given Empoli's comfortable 4-1 victory in the reverse fixture, we are backing the hosts to complete the sweep.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Empoli are clear favourites
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Empoli are the expected winners at 19/20 (1.95). Teams with these odds generally have a 51.3% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Empoli's last six games.
Given that this was also the case with seven of the last eight skirmishes between these outfits, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Empoli to complete the sweep?
Hellas Verona suffered a 4-1 defeat when these teams clashed in December. However, that was their first loss to Empoli since December 2021.
Italy Serie A 13/01/24
Verona
Empoli
Italy Serie A 19/08/23
Empoli
Verona
Italy Serie A 28/05/23
Verona
Empoli
Italy Serie A 31/08/22
Empoli
Verona
Italy Serie A 20/03/22
Empoli
Verona
Empoli preview: Plagued by injuries
Coach D’Aversa has a long list of players nursing injuries ahead of the last match of the season. They include Saba Sazonov, Pietro Pellegri, Youssef Maleh, Szymon Zurkowski, Nicolas Haas, and Christian Kouame.
Predicted lineup: Vasquez (GK), Marianucci, Ismajli, Viti, Pezzella, Grassi, Henderson, Gyasi, Cacace, Fazzini & 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
Verona preview: No new injury concerns
On the other hand, Verona have just Moroccan midfielder Abdou Harroui sidelined for this game.
Predicted lineup: Montipo (GK), Ghilardi, Coppola, Valentini, Tchatchoua, Dawidowicz, Duda, Bradaric, Suslov, Tengstedt & Sarr.
Italy Serie A 11/05/25
D
Lecce
1
Verona
1
Italy Serie A 03/05/25
L
Inter Milan
1
Verona
0
Italy Serie A 28/04/25
L
Cagliari
2
Verona
0
Italy Serie A 19/04/25
L
Roma
1
Verona
0
Italy Serie A 13/04/25
D
Genoa
0
Verona
0
Player to watch: Jacopo Fazzini
After having no direct goal involvement in his first 14 appearances, Jacopo Fazzini has been impressive in recent weeks, scoring three goals and providing an assist in his last five games.
It will be interesting to see how the 22-year-old performs on Sunday night.