Another busy weekend of Serie A action and these Empoli vs. Sampdoria predictions are for a game that could change the picture of the current relegation battle. Empoli head into the game in 13th place with Sampdoria inside the bottom three.
Empoli vs. Sampdoria odds
1 – A draw – 9/4
2 – Empoli under 2.5 total goals – 2/13
3 – Total goals scored under 2.5 – 7/10
4 – Both teams to score – 22/23
5 – A 1-1 draw – 27/5
Neither side head into this game in strong form as they both look to battle out of relegation danger in the coming weeks. Hosts Empoli have drawn both of their games at the start of 2023, while Sampdoria have managed to pick up one win to end a losing streak of four Serie A matches prior to the World Cup.
That lack of form on both sides makes it difficult to pick a favourite in this tie, with one win in six for Sampdoria, and two in seven for Paolo Zanetti’s Empoli. A draw looks to be a solid option but it is unlikely to be enough to lift the visitors out of the relegation zone this weekend.
With their respective form struggling to ignite, both teams have also struggled for goals either side of the World Cup break. Empoli have scored six goals in their last six games, with Sampdoria managing just two, including five outings with no goals.
Empoli have not managed to score over 2.5 goals in a league game so far this season, with over 1.5 managed just twice, and Sampdoria have netted over 1.5 goals in a game just once in 2022-23.
Within that streak of low scoring games, only one of Empoli’s last six games have included over 2.5 goals scored in total after 90 minutes of Serie A action, with Sampdoria matching that in their own league clashes.
A point each will do little to change either side’s position in the overall Serie A rankings this weekend. Empoli is in a stronger position as it stands, but both teams face a real battle for survival in the second half the campaign unless they can improve.
How to stream Empoli vs. Sampdoria
You can stream Empoli vs. Sampdoria live on Monday night via a bet365 stream with customers able to watch the full game through a valid account. This includes having sufficient funds in your betting wallet or placing a new bet up to 24 hours before kick-off.
Empoli vs. Sampdoria last five matches
Empoli last five matches
Sampdoria last five matches
Empoli top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 2 | |
| 2 |
Sampdoria top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 7 | |
| 3 | |
| 2 | |
| 2 | |
| 2 |
Empoli vs. Sampdoria line-ups
Empoli (4-3-1-2): Vicario; Stojanović, Ismajli, Luperto, Parisi; Akpa Akpro, Grassi, Marin; Baldanzi; Caputo, Satriano
Sampdoria (3-4-3): Audero; Murru, Nuytinck, Murillo; Augello, Vieira, Verre, Leris; Lmmers, Gabbiadini, Djuricic
Empoli team news
Zanetti is still without striker Mattia Destro through injury as his only absentee for this game. However, midfielder Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro is back in the squad following a one-game ban and he is expected to return to the starting team for the home side.
Sampdoria team news
Venezuelan international Tomas Rincon will miss out through suspension following his dismissal at home to Napoli last weekend. Filip Djuricic is set to replace him for this tie, with attacking pair Fabio Quagliarella and Manuel De Luca still out of action for the visitors.