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Empoli - Spezia
Italy Serie A - Carlo Castellani
Prediction 1
Empoli to Win
27/25 (2.08)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
3/4 (1.75)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Empoli and Spezia go head-to-head for three points at the Stadio Carlo Castellani in Serie A on Saturday, February 10th. Can Empoli take advantage of Spezia’s poor form when the teams collide this weekend? Read our free Serie A predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Empoli vs Spezia
Spezia have lost four games on the spin in league and cup as they prepare to take on Empoli in Serie A on Saturday. Read our top predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Empoli to Win
Empoli’s five-match unbeaten run since the campaign’s resumption came to an end last weekend when they were beaten 2-0 at Roma, though they should still have enough confidence in the tank to bounce back at the first time of asking against poor travellers Spezia on Saturday. The visitors have lost 80% of their ten away assignments in Serie A this term and wounded from a run of four straight losses in league and cup, they have a vulnerable look here. With those factors in mind, our fist prediction recommends backing Empoli to win.
Under 2.5 Goals
Meetings between Empoli and Spezia are often decided by wafer-thin margins and just a single goal hit the net when the teams last met in August. Indeed, that was the fifth encounter in a row between the sides where under 2.5 goals were registered and we expect that trend to continue on Saturday. Empoli have been averaging just 1.0 goal per home game in Serie A this season, while Spezia have scored just four goals in total on the road. Don’t expect a ton of cut and thrust in this one.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Empoli vs Spezia
Check out our selection of key stats for Saturday’s fixture below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive odds.
Head to Head
26/07/24
Europe Friendlies Europe
Empoli
Spezia
2
0
14/08/22
Italy Serie A Serie A
Spezia
Empoli
1
0
09/04/22
Italy Serie A Serie A
Empoli
Spezia
0
0
19/12/21
Italy Serie A Serie A
Spezia
Empoli
1
1
19/06/20
Italy Serie B Italy
Spezia
Empoli
1
0
Last Five - Empoli
29/09/24
Italy Serie A Serie A
Fiorentina
Empoli
0
0
D
24/09/24
Coppa Italia Coppa
Torino
Empoli
1
2
W
20/09/24
Italy Serie A Serie A
Cagliari
Empoli
0
2
W
14/09/24
Italy Serie A Serie A
Juventus
Empoli
0
0
D
31/08/24
Italy Serie A Serie A
Bologna
Empoli
1
1
D
Last Five - Spezia
28/09/24
Italy Serie B Italy
Sassuolo
Spezia
0
0
D
22/09/24
Italy Serie B Italy
Carrarese
Spezia
2
4
W
14/09/24
Italy Serie B Italy
Cremonese
Spezia
1
1
D
01/09/24
Italy Serie B Italy
Cesena
Spezia
1
2
W
28/08/24
Italy Serie B Italy
Cosenza
Spezia
0
0
D
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s meeting between Empoli and Spezia below.
Empoli odds: 27/25 (2.08) – 48.1%
Draw odds: 49/20 (3.45) – 29%
Spezia odds: 27/10 (3.7) – 27%
With Spezia’s away record so poor, it’s no surprise to see them priced as underdogs this weekend. Empoli’s Tommaso Baldanzi is listed as one of the favourites to score anytime at 23/10 (3.3) – 30.3% on Saturday, while Empoli are an interesting prospect at 8/5 (2.6) – 38.5% to keep a clean sheet.
Empoli vs Spezia Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Saturday’s Serie A contest between Empoli and Spezia below.
Empoli
Defenders Ardian Ismajli and Lorenzo Tonelli are out injured for Empoli while midfielder Alberto Grassi and attacker Mattia Destro are also sidelined. Empoli lost at Roma last weekend, though the right result on Saturday could carry them back into the top half of the Serie A table.
Predicted Lineup for Empoli: Vicario – Ebuehi, De Winter, Luperto, Parisi – Akpro, Marin, Bandinelli – Baldanzi, Satriano, Caputo
Spezia
Spezia have a bit of a personnel crisis on their hands and alongside the injured Joao Moutinho, Jacopo Sala, Albin Ekdal, Vikor Kovalenki, Szymon Zurkowski, Simone Bastoni and Jeroen Zoet, they will be missing suspended duo Mattia Caldara and Ethan Ampadu at the back on Saturday.
Predicted Lineup for Spezia: Dragowski – Ferrer, Wisniews, Nikolaou – Amian, Bourabia, Esposito, Agudelo, Reca- Verde, Shomurodov
Player to Watch – Tommaso Baldanzi
Empoli’s five -match unbeaten run was ended by a 2-0 loss to Roma last weekend, but even though the team drew a blank, talented schemer Tommaso Baldanzi wasn’t to blame. The 19-year-old played three chance-creating key passes for his team during another impactful display. The teenager has been catching the eye regularly this term and Baldanzi could be a potential match-winner again on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Empoli
Spezia
Serie A Standings
Empoli vs Spezia Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Spezia beat Empoli 1-0 when the teams last met back in August.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 14:00 BST.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Stake and 888Sport for Saturday’s tussle.
