Empoli – Napoli : Preview & Prediction
Empoli, in 14th place, have a comfortable 12-point lead over the relegation zone with five games to go and could be in a position to secure their place when they host Torino on 1 May. Although they won the first leg (1-0), Empoli are not as strong as they were last December. The victory in Naples on 12 December was the last league win for Andreazzoli’s men, who have now gone 17 games without a win. Pinamonti’s partners (10 goals) have not won in 2022 and they have lost 1 game at Fiorentina (1-0), 1 draw at home to Spezia (0-0) and 1 defeat at Udinese (4-1) on April 16. After three straight victories in Verona (2-1), against Udinese (2-1) and at Atalanta (3-1), Napoli have been marking time in the last two games. The current third-placed team in Serie A suffered an unwelcome defeat against Fiorentina (2-3) and a draw against Roma (1-1) on the last day. It’s the first time that a team like Napoli has lost five points at home, which could cost them the national title. Napoli are now 4 points behind leaders AC Milan and need to get back on track at the Stadio Carlo Castellani to stay in the title race.
Empoli have yet to win in 2022.
Napoli have not lost away from home in 10 games (6 wins and 4 draws).
Naples are on a three-game winning streak away from home.
Naples, 3rd, are still in the running for the Scudetto.
Empoli, 14th, are 12 points clear of the relegation zone.
Napoli, who recently lost precious points at home in the title race, need to take 3 points from Empoli to still believe in the Scudetto. Empoli, without a win in 17 games, should not be a big obstacle for Napoli.
Empoli – Napoli : Betting Tips
Napoli – Win Odds: 1.55
