These Empoli vs. Napoli predictions see the Partenopei travel to the Stadio Carlo Castellani in dire need of a win. The hosts are without a victory this calendar year, with their last three points coming against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Empoli vs. Napoli odds
1 – Napoli to win – 4/6
2 – Over 2.5 goals scored – 13/19
3 – Victor Osimhen to score first at – 7/2
4 – Napoli to score a penalty – 10/3
5 – Both teams to score – 13/18
Napoli look for their first win in three matches as they prepare to face Empoli on Sunday afternoon. Having remained in the Scudetto race for most of the season, anything but three points for the Partenopei would see them fall way behind the two Milan clubs at the head of the table.
Fortunately for the visitors, Empoli are on a winless run stretching back to December 2021. A strong start to the season and a number of draws has ensured that Aurelio Andreazzoli’s side are safe from relegation, and as a result they seem to have taken their foot off the gas. Ahead of this game, anything other than a Napoli win would come as a shock and we are backing the visitors to claim all three points at the Stadio Carlo Castellani.
With the third-worst defence in the league, Empoli could well be one of the best opponents for Luciano Spalletti’s side, who have struggled to score goals in recent weeks. The Tuscan side have conceded 1.8 goals per game this season, so bets on over 2.5 goals scored and Victor Osimhen to net first could be winners on Sunday.
Despite their offensive struggles, Napoli have been bailed out on a number of occasions by unforced errors from their opponents. They currently lead the table for most penalties awarded in Serie A. They’ve had 12 so far at a rate of more than one every three games. On the other hand, Empoli have conceded the fewest spot-kicks in the league, but a bet on Napoli to score a penalty could pay off well.
Having boasted the best defence in Serie A for much of the season, Napoli’s back line has not been at their best in recent weeks. The Partenopei have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last 11 games in all competitions and Empoli may well take this as a sign that they could get at their visitors. A bet on both teams to score at the Stadio Carlo Castellani may turn a profit.
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Empoli vs. Napoli last five matches
Empoli last five matches
Napoli last five matches
Empoli top goalscorers
| Player | Goal |
|---|---|
| 9 | |
| 7 | |
| 6 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 |
Napoli top goalscorers
| Player | Goal |
|---|---|
| 14 | |
| 11 | |
| 7 | |
| 6 | |
| 5 |
Empoli vs. Napoli line-ups
Empoli (4-3-1-2): Vicario; Stojanovic, Romagnoli, Luperto, Cacace; Zurkowski, Asllani, Bandinelli; Bajrami; Pinamonti, La Mantia.
Napoli (4-2-3-1): Ospina; Zanoli, Rahmani, Koulibaly, Rui; Ruiz, Anguissa; Politano, Zielinski, Insigne; Osimhen.
Empoli team news
Szymon Zurkowski can return having served his suspension and may slot back into central midfield over Marco Benassi. Lorenzo Tonelli is out injured so will be unavailable to play his former club. However, on-loan Sebastiano Luperto should start against his parent side, alongside Simone Romagnoli.
Napoli team news
Stanislav Lobotka’s injury against Roma is likely to rule out the midfielder, which could see Luciano Spalletti bring Piotr Zielinski back into the starting line-up. Longer-term injuries to David Ospina and Giovanni Di Lorenzo mean that Alex Meret and Alessandro Zanoli retain their place in the first XI.