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Empoli - Salernitana
Italy Serie A - Carlo Castellani
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Empoli and Salernitana lock horns at the Stadio Carlo Castellani in Italy’s Serie A on Monday, May 8th. Can Empoli force a victory over draw specialists Salernitana this week? Read our Serie A predictions along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Empoli vs Salernitana
Salernitana have gone ten games without defeat in Serie A ahead of their meeting with Empoli on Monday evening. Read our top Empoli vs Salernitana predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Salernitana Double Chance
Empoli’s surprise 3-1 win over Bologna last week boosted their survival hopes considerably, though they could struggle to record a follow-up victory against Salernitana on Monday. The visitors pushed their excellent unbeaten run to ten games when they held Fiorentina to a 3-3 draw in midweek and five matches during that string were contested on the road. Paulo Sousa’s side have become a really tough nut to crack and our opening Empoli vs Salernitana prediction recommends siding with the visitors in the double chance market.
Both Teams to Score
Salernitana have become a BTTS staple among bettors in recent weeks and for good reason. Both teams to score has landed in 100% of their last five away assignments and in seven of their last eight Serie matches overall, while goals were also notched by both sides in each of Salernitana’s last three meetings with Empoli. The second of our football betting tips today backs that trend to continue on Monday.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Empoli vs Salernitana
Check out our list of key stats for Monday’s fixture below alongside a tool to help you choose the best Empoli vs Salernitana odds.
Head to Head
05/09/22
Italy Serie A Serie A
Salernitana
Empoli
2
2
14/05/22
Italy Serie A Serie A
Empoli
Salernitana
1
1
23/10/21
Italy Serie A Serie A
Salernitana
Empoli
2
4
07/05/21
Italy Serie B Italy
Salernitana
Empoli
2
0
17/01/21
Italy Serie B Italy
Empoli
Salernitana
5
0
Last Five - Empoli
28/05/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Verona
Empoli
1
1
D
22/05/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Juventus
Empoli
1
4
W
15/05/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Sampdoria
Empoli
1
1
D
08/05/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Salernitana
Empoli
1
2
W
04/05/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Bologna
Empoli
1
3
W
Last Five - Salernitana
27/05/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Udinese
Salernitana
2
3
W
22/05/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Roma
Salernitana
2
2
D
13/05/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Atalanta
Salernitana
0
1
W
08/05/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Empoli
Salernitana
2
1
L
03/05/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Fiorentina
Salernitana
3
3
D
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Monday’s match featuring Empoli – Salernitana below.
Empoli odds: 117/100 (2.17) – 46.1%
Draw odds: 39/20 (2.95) – 33.9%
Salernitana odds: 51/20 (3.55) – 40.5%
Empoli are this weekend’s expected winners with the implied probability of a win for the hosts settling at the 46.1% mark giving them a slight edge in that arena. Elsewhere, backing a draw in the result market could land you a winner at 39/20 (2.95) That option comes with an implied probability of 33.9%. In terms of correct scores, a 1-1 draw, which has landed in five of Salernitana’s last eight games, is priced at 5/1 (6.0).
Empoli vs Salernitana Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Empoli vs Salernitana lineups and team news for Monday’s showdown below.
Empoli
Defender Koni De Winter is out until next month with a knee issue, though Empoli have few personnel issues to trouble them elsewhere. Empoli are eight points clear of the drop zone thanks to their excellent 3-1 win over Bologna last time out.
Predicted Lineup for Empoli: Vicario – Ebuehi, Walukiewicz, Luperto, Parisi – Grassi, Marin, Akpa Akpro – Baldanzi, Cambiaghi, Caputo
Salernitana
Salernitana will be without Federico Fazio and Diego Valencia this weekend while midfielder Dome Crnigoj is considered doubtful and might not be involved. Veteran midfielder Antoni Candreva has a calf problem and will sit out the next couple of games too.
Predicted Lineup for Salernitana: Ochoa – Lovato, Gyomber, Pirola – Mazzochhi, Bohinen, Coulibaly, Bradaric – Maggiore, Botheim Dia
Player to Watch – Boulaye Dia
The electric Boulaye Dia scored his 14th and 15th Serie A goals of the season last week in Salernitana’s 3-3 draw with Fiorentina and the 26-year-old looks like a potential match-changer again on Monday. Dia found the net when Salernitana drew 2-2 with Empoli in September.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Empoli
Salernitana
Empoli vs Salernitana Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Empoli and Salernitana drew 2-2 when they last faced off back in September. Check out our Empoli vs Salernitana prediction near the top of the page.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 17:30 BST.
Is this fixture being shown live on TV?
Empoli’s meeting with Salernitana will be screened live by BT Sport 3 on Monday.