Empoli – Sampdoria : Preview & Prediction
Empoli, Serie B champion last year, therefore returns to the first division after two years in D2. The start of the season is very mixed, with a victory in the Italian Cup to start the season, a defeat against Lazio on the first day of the championship, then a historic victory on the ground of Juve before the truce. The club was thought to be launched at the time, but Empoli finally lost on home soil against Venice last weekend.
Sampdoria are not having such a bad start to the season, but have yet to win in the league. After a victory in the Italian Cup, the club lost 0-1 against Milan in the J1 of Serie A. Before the break, Samp returned from their trip to Sassuolo with a point in their pocket, and hung on a new point last weekend against defending champions Inter Milan.
Empoli is 12th in Serie A.
Empoli has a record of 2 wins and 2 losses this season.
Sampdoria are 15th in Serie A.
Sampdoria has a record of 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss this season.
Sampdoria seem capable, and have excellent players, to bring back at least one important point of their trip. Empoli, apart from against the Juvenrus, is still struggling this season.
Empoli – Sampdoria : Betting Tips
Empoli – Win Odds: 3.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
