Serie A: Empoli vs Roma – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Serie A round 28 match between Empoli and Roma and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Mid-placed Roma travel to Stadio Carlo Castellani to face struggling Empoli in a round 28 game, which kicks-off this coming Sunday. The home side could do with a win to ease their trouble at the wrong end of the table.

Team form: Empoli vs Roma

Empoli Form

It could have been better, it could have been worse for Empoli, who have two draws to show from their last three matches. They came up short in a 0-5 defeat against Atalanta, followed by a 1-1 draw against Juventus. They recorded yet another one in the latest round after a 1-1 match with Genoa. Empoli did not win any of their last six Serie A matches at the Stadio Carlo Castellani. They came through these matches with a record of one draws and five defeats, in which they conceded 14 and scored three goals.

Roma Form

Roma look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Monza, who were defeated by 4-0. Then, Como got outclassed in a 2-1 win, before beating Athletic Club by 2-1. Roma won three of a possible six away matches in the Serie A, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored seven while also conceding six times.

Betting facts for Empoli and Roma

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Empoli and Roma played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Empoli vs Roma

Having scored just once lately in the Serie A, Mattia De Sciglio will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Roma hope Angelino can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two Serie A goals in his last six Serie A games.

Betting markets: Empoli vs Roma

Full-time result

Empoli won only once in their last 10 outings at Stadio Carlo Castellani, but they drew two and lost seven in this run. Roma won three, drew four and lost three of their last 10 games away from home. Roma won their last 4 matches. Roma didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent away games.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Empoli scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Roma scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Roma should be able to score at least once this coming Sunday as Empoli failed in keeping a single clean sheet in those last 10 outings. Roma managed four clean sheets in their 10 most recent outings. Empoli have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Roma.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Empoli’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Roma’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.8 goals in these matches. Amazingly, Empoli failed to keep a clean sheet in their 16 last matches. Roma scored at least once in their previous 11 matches on the bounce.