The hosts will still be on a high after beating Inter on Monday night – and these Empoli vs. Torino predictions suggest more celebrations for the Tuscan side.
Empoli vs. Torino odds
1 – Empoli to win – 23/10
2 – Under 2.5 goals scored – 4/6
3 – Both teams not to score – 4/5
4 – Empoli to win 1-0 – 8/1
5 – Empoli to win to nil – 9/2
Inter may have only played the Supercoppa Italia days previously, but Empoli fully deserved their three points at the San Siro on Monday. It was only the second time in 15 visits that the Azzurri had come away with three points – but the result keeps a good run of form going.
Empoli have now not lost in their last five games, facing both Lazio and Inter in that time. Paolo Zanetti has put together a confident side that are willing to go toe-to-toe with anyone. After beating Inter, the home side will be confident of another victory on Saturday.
There may not be many goals though. Empoli have hardly been prolific this season and a solitary strike could determine the final outcome here.
Ivan Jurić will be happy that his Torino side were able to record their first victory of the year last weekend against Fiorentina. A disappointing home loss to Spezia had followed three draws either side of the winter break, so a fortuitous win was warmly welcomed.
But the Granata may struggle to get past an Empoli team still confident after that incredible game at San Siro. Torino have hardly been busy in front of goal this season and may struggle to find the net this weekend.
The visitors are very comfortably placed in Serie A, below the European places but with no real chance to break through at the moment. A defeat this weekend should not affect their position in the league table too much.
How to stream Empoli vs. Torino
Empoli vs. Torino can be live streamed on the bet365 website. Customer account holders need to have funds in their account or have placed a bet in the 24 hours before kick off to access the action from the Stadio Carlo Castellani.
Empoli vs. Torino last five matches
Empoli last five matches
Torino last five matches
Empoli top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 6 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 2 | |
| 2 |
Torino top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 12 | |
| 4 | |
| 4 | |
| 4 | |
| 2 |
Empoli vs. Torino line-ups
Empoli (4-3-2-1): Vicario; Ebuehi, De Winter, Luperto, Parisi; Akpa Akpro, Henderson, Bandinelli; Cambiaghi, Bajrami; Caputo
Torino (3-4-2-1): Milinkivić-Savić; Zima, Rodriguez, Buongiorno; Singo, Ricci, Adopo, Vojvoda; Miranchuk, Vlašić; Sanabria
Empoli team news
Paolo Zanetti may be tempted to keep the same starting eleven that did so well in the San Siro for this game on Saturday. Midfielder Razvan Marin is available after suspension but may have to be content with a place on the bench.
Torino team news
Ivan Jurić could start Antonio Sanabria up front after bringing him on as a sub against Fiorentina last weekend. But he will need to replace the suspended Koffi Djidji at the back. David Zima could come in there.