Fiorentina vs Empoli predictions ahead of Monday’s Italian Serie A affair in Florence. Two teams battling at different ends of the Serie A table clash at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Monday, as Fiorentina welcomes Empoli for the Derby dell’Arno showdown. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Fiorentina vs Empoli Predictions
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A Battle of Might Versus Desperation in Serie A
Key Stats
– Empoli have scored just one goal this season, the lowest in Europe’s elite leagues.
– Fiorentina’s Nicolás González is the team’s top scorer with 5 goals in Serie A 23/24.
In the heart of Tuscany, two local rivals prepare for a face-off. At the Stadio Artemio Franchi, Fiorentina welcome Empoli for the Derby dell’Arno, a fixture that holds importance at both ends of the Serie A table. Fiorentina are riding a wave of confidence, while Empoli are searching for hope amidst a challenging start.
Fiorentina’s Meteoric Rise Under the guidance of Vincenzo Italiano, Fiorentina have made a statement this season. Their recent victory over reigning champions Napoli was nothing short of spectacular. This win was not an anomaly. Fiorentina have been consistently strong, particularly in their attacking prowess. They’ve notched up an impressive 12 first-half goals, the highest across Europe’s top-five leagues.
However, their journey hasn’t been without hitches. Frustrating draws against Frosinone and Lecce indicate areas of improvement. With challenges ahead in the form of fixtures against Lazio, AC Milan, Roma, and Juventus, coupled with European commitments, La Viola will be tested to their limits.
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Empoli’s Struggle for Form On the other side, Empoli are in dire straits. Their attacking woes have left them with a solitary goal, the lowest in the top European leagues. The weight of expectations seems heavy, with only a win against Salernitana providing a glimmer of hope. Their lacklustre away record is a major concern, and a loss against Fiorentina would only exacerbate their situation.
Yet, there are positives. Empoli’s recent draw against Udinese and the narrow VAR decision against them indicate that they aren’t far from finding their rhythm.
Key Players to Watch Michael Kayode for Fiorentina has shown promise, particularly after his commendable performance against Napoli. On the other hand, Nicolás González, Fiorentina’s top scorer, has been battling injuries but remains a vital cog in their attacking machinery.
Empoli’s Tommaso Baldanzi and Razvan Marin have had their moments, with the latter shining for Romania during the international break.
Gameplay Dynamics The battle could be decided in the midfield. Fiorentina’s Arthur and Bonaventura against Empoli’s Marin and Baldanzi will be crucial. Empoli might employ a defensive strategy, hoping to capitalise on counter-attacks. Fiorentina, with their superior ball possession stats, will look to control the game.
Strengths, Weaknesses and Managerial Prowess Fiorentina’s strengths lie in their attacking play, with the likes of González leading the line. However, they can be vulnerable defensively. Empoli’s weakness in front of the goal is their Achilles heel.
Italiano’s innovative tactics give Fiorentina an edge, but Empoli’s Andreazzoli is a seasoned campaigner. A word of criticism for Andreazzoli – his team’s lack of goals suggests a lack of attacking strategy, something he needs to address urgently.
Expected Goals Analysis Considering both teams’ performances, Fiorentina have a higher expected goals average, which aligns with their dominant play. Empoli, however, have been underwhelming in this aspect.
Predictions and Analysis
- Win-Draw-Away Prediction: Given Fiorentina’s form and the home advantage, they are likely to come out on top. However, given Empoli’s desperate situation, a draw cannot be ruled out. Empoli’s previous outings at the Artemio Franchi have mostly ended in disappointment. Hence, a Fiorentina win seems plausible.
- Correct Score Prediction: Fiorentina 3-1 Empoli.
- Goalscorer Prediction: Nicolás González is likely to find the net for Fiorentina given his current form.
- Corner Prediction: Considering Fiorentina’s attacking play, they are expected to win more corners. Total corners in the match: 9.
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