Serie A: Empoli vs Sampdoria – Match preview and betting tip

Ace Football previews the Serie A round 18 match between Empoli and Sampdoria and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Empoli take on visitors Sampdoria at Stadio Carlo Castellani in a Serie A tie on Monday.

A look at the Serie A standings shows that ten points and six places currently separate the two teams. Empoli sit 14th at the table with 19 points from 17 games, while Sampdoria trail behind in 18th with just nine points on their account.

Team form: Empoli vs Sampdoria

Empoli Form

Aiming to remain unbeaten, Empoli managed to beat Cremonese 2-0, before drawing 1-1 with Udinese. Most recently, they had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Lazio. Empoli won three of their previous six matches at Stadio Carlo Castellani in the Serie A. They drew zero and suffered three defeats, scoring six goals to seven against.

Sampdoria Form

In their last three matches, Sampdoria won 1-2 win against Sassuolo, lost 0-2 against SSC Napoli, and lost 1-0 against Fiorentina. Sampdoria, meanwhile, won twice, while they’ve drawn one and lost three in their last six away in the Serie A.

Betting facts for Empoli and Sampdoria

Here are some interesting betting-relevant stats and facts. They take into account matches that Empoli and Sampdoria played across all tournaments.

Players to watch: Empoli vs Sampdoria

Tommaso Baldanzi has shown good form lately for Empoli, managing to score twice, which is one more than Manolo Gabbiadini. Sampdoria put their faith in him to rediscover some potent form.

Betting markets: Empoli vs Sampdoria

Full-time result

Empoli won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing four as well. Sampdoria won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost five in this run. Sampdoria conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches in a row. Sampdoria have not lost to Empoli in 6 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Empoli scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Sampdoria got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Of the previous 10 outings, Empoli scored the opening goal five times, whereas their opponents were first on target in three of their last 10 games. Sampdoria have scored in 6 consecutive meetings with Empoli when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Empoli saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten outings for Sampdoria, who managed to score 1.7 times in those matches. Sampdoria conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.

Betting prediction: Empoli vs Sampdoria

The match between Empoli and Sampdoria should be an interesting one to watch and play some bets on, too. Therefore, we have come up with a free betting tip for this Serie A game.