Sparks will fly as Napoli and Empoli lock horns at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Monday, 14 April 2025. Which of these teams will claim all the spoils after 90 minutes?
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Napoli vs Empoli predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Five consecutive encounters between Napoli and Empoli went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in six of Empoli’s last seven games.
- Empoli are currently on a six-match winless run.
Correct score prediction: Napoli 1-0 Empoli
These teams are on opposite sides when it comes to recent form. While Napoli are unbeaten in their last five games, Empoli have no wins in their last six matches.
Interestingly, the last three clashes between Napoli and Empoli ended 1-0.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Napoli are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 1/3 (1.33) – 75%
- DRAW: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- AWAY: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Napoli have been the second-best home team in the Italian top flight, with an 11-2-2 win-draw-loss record.
Not only have Antonio Conte’s men strung together a five-match unbeaten run, but they are also undefeated in their last seven home games (W5, D2).
In contrast, Empoli's only win in their last 18 matches across all competitions came via a penalty shootout. They have no wins in their last 16 Serie A games, with five draws and 11 defeats.
As it stands, Empoli are 19th in the Italian top flight ahead of their encounter with second-placed Napoli.
On that note, Napoli are the expected winners at 1/3 (1.33). Teams with these odds generally have a 75% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that the last three meetings between these outfits went below the 1.5-goal mark. For this reason, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Napoli to complete the sweep?
Empoli suffered a 1-0 defeat in the reverse fixture last October. However, despite being the underdogs, they have held their own against Napoli in recent years, having won four of the last seven skirmishes between these sides.
Italy Serie A 20/10/24

Empoli

Napoli
Italy Serie A 20/04/24

Empoli

Napoli
Italy Serie A 12/11/23

Napoli

Empoli
Italy Serie A 25/02/23

Empoli

Napoli
Italy Serie A 08/11/22

Napoli

Empoli
Napoli preview: A couple of suspensions
The Partenopei will be missing goalkeeper Nikita Contini due to injury, while Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Frank Zambo Anguissa are suspended for this clash after accumulating the maximum allowable number of yellow cards.
Predicted lineup: Scuffet (GK), Mazzocchi, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Olivera, Gilmour, Lobotka, McTominay, Politano, Neres & Lukaku.
Italy Serie A 11/05/25
D

Genoa
2

Napoli
2
Italy Serie A 03/05/25
W

Lecce
0

Napoli
1
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
W

Torino
0

Napoli
2
Italy Serie A 19/04/25
W

Monza
0

Napoli
1
Italy Serie A 14/04/25
W

Empoli
0

Napoli
3
Empoli preview: Injury woes persist
The injury gods have been unkind to Empoli in recent months, as up to eight players are ruled out of this contest due to various health challenges. They include Christian Kouame, Ardian Ismajli, Nicolas Haas, Szymon Zurkowski, Youssef Maleh, Saba Sazonov, Pietro Pellegri and Marco Silvestri, while Faustino Anjorin remains questionable.
Predicted lineup: Vazquez (GK), Viti, Marianucci, Goglichidze, Gyasi, Grassi, Henderson, Pezzella, Cacace, Esposito & Colombo.
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: Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku leads Napoli in both goals (11) and assists (8) this season. Only two players have had more direct goal involvements than the former Manchester United forward in the Italian top flight.
With four goals in his last four appearances for club and country, Lukaku will fancy his chances against one of the league's worst defences.