Empoli and Lecce are gearing up to face each other in a crucial Serie A match in Stadio Carlo Castellani in the 28th week. The game is scheduled for Monday, April 3, 2023, at 11.30 PM (UTC+7). Both teams have suffered four consecutive defeats, and they are determined to secure a victory in tonight’s match. Currently, Empoli occupies the 14th position in the Serie A standings with 28 points from 27 games, only one point ahead of Lecce, who sits at the 16th position with 27 points.
In terms of the match preview, Empoli has not won any of its last eight games, with five defeats, including the last four. In their previous encounter, The Azzurri suffered a 1-2 loss against Atalanta before the international break. Lecce, on the other hand, failed to break their losing streak as they lost to Fiorentina 1-0 in their last fixture. For the first time this season, Marco Baroni’s squad has lost four consecutive games, starting with a 0-1 home defeat against Sassuolo on February 25.
Empoli has won four of the last eleven encounters with Lecce, while Baroni’s men have won two games during that period. In their last three games, Empoli has won one game against Lecce, while the other two matches ended in a draw. Here’s a look at the head-to-head comparison:
Head-to-Head: Empoli vs. Lecce
– August 29, 2022: Lecce 1-1 Empoli (Serie A)
– May 10, 2021: Empoli 2-1 Lecce (Serie B)
– January 24, 2021: Lecce 2-2 Empoli (Serie B)
Let’s delve into the team news and predicted starting line-ups for the game:
Predicted Starting Line-up for Empoli (4-3-3 Formation): Perisan (PG); Ebuehi, De Winter, Luperto, Parisi; Akpa Akpro, Marin, Bandinelli; Baldanzi; Satriano, Caputo.
Predicted Starting Line-up for Lecce (4-3-3 Formation): Falcone (PG); Gendrey, Baschirotto, Tuia, Gallo; Gonzalez, Hjulmand, Blin; Strefezza, Colombo, Di Francesco.
Prediction: Empoli vs. Lecce – The crucial match in Serie A is predicted to end in a 2-1 victory for Empoli.
