Serie A: Empoli vs SSC Napoli – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Serie A round 33 match between Empoli and SSC Napoli and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Despite their unsatisfactory form, SSC Napoli have a decent shot at three points in this round 33 match, when visiting Empoli. Though playing at the Stadio Carlo Castellani this coming Saturday, bookmakers put a lot of faith in them gaining the away win.

Team form: Empoli vs SSC Napoli

Empoli Form

Empoli are currently performing inconsistently, as they lost against Inter by a 2-0 score, before winning 3-2 against Torino. They were back on the losing side in a 1-0 defeat against Lecce. Empoli only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Serie A matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored seven and conceded five goals.

SSC Napoli Form

In their last three matches, SSC Napoli lost 0-3 against Atalanta, won 2-4 against Monza, and drew 2-2 with Frosinone. SSC Napoli won twice, while also recording three draws, and one defeat in their last six away matches in the Serie A. The scoreline from these matches says six goals conceded and 12 scored.

Betting stats for Empoli and SSC Napoli

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 SSC Napoli played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Empoli vs SSC Napoli

Matteo Politano scored just two goals in his last six games, but did manage eight goals during the season so far. He will be eager to add to his total, when SSC Napoli take aim at Empoli. This could be a good opportunity for him to improve his tally, and siding with him in the betting market look a decent prospect.

Betting markets: Empoli vs SSC Napoli

Full-time result

Empoli won two of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Stadio Carlo Castellani. They drew three and lost five as well, while SSC Napoli won two of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost five. Somehow SSC Napoli failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 11 matches.

Both teams to score

Empoli scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Curiously, SSC Napoli only scored the opening goal of the match in zero of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games SSC Napoli played. 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. SSC Napoli have scored in 6 consecutive meetings with Empoli when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Empoli, who scored an average of one goal along the way. In the last ten games for SSC Napoli, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.9 times goals per game themselves. Empoli conceded a goal in their last 9 matches. SSC Napoli conceded a goal in their last 11 matches.

Betting prediction: Empoli vs SSC Napoli

To summarize, the upcoming Serie A clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Empoli vs SSC Napoli mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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