Empoli vs Fiorentina Prediction 29 Sep 2024

⚽ Serie A - Round 6 Preview

📅 29 Sep 2024

⏰ 17:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadio Carlo Castellani (Empoli)

After narrowly escaping relegation last season, Empoli has responded impressively this campaign, remaining unbeaten in Serie A (W2, D3). This marks the longest unbeaten streak at the start of a Serie A season in the club's history. They aim to be the first Tuscan side since Fiorentina in 2007/08 to start the season with six games unbeaten. With a strong home record against Fiorentina (W3, D2, L1), confidence is high among Empoli players. They also boast an unbeaten streak at the Carlo Castellani Stadium, with three wins and three draws in their last six home league matches, including four clean sheets.

Fiorentina, on the other hand, has only one win from their opening five Serie A matches (D3, L1), leaving fans frustrated. Their inability to find consistency has been evident, as they finished last season in eighth place, marking their ninth consecutive season outside the top four. With Champions League ambitions, Fiorentina needs to improve significantly on the road. Their record of four wins from the last 16 away league matches (D4, L8) is concerning, especially considering they’ve failed to win their away games so far this season and haven't won any of their last four away meetings against Empoli (D2, L2).

Where to watch Empoli vs Fiorentina?

📺 Link to watch Empoli vs Fiorentina Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Sebastiano Esposito (Empoli): The forward has scored two competitive goals this season, with six of his last seven goals coming in home matches.
• Moise Kean (Fiorentina): Kean is a key figure for Fiorentina, with three goals in five prior H2H matches, only netting more against Spezia.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Empoli remains unbeaten in their last six home league games (W3, D3), keeping four clean sheets.
• Fiorentina has only one win from their opening five matches this season (D3, L1).
• Fiorentina has failed to win their last four away matches against Empoli (D2, L2).

💡 Empoli vs Fiorentina Prediction

This clash between Empoli and Fiorentina is poised to be an intriguing encounter. Empoli’s unbeaten start gives them a significant confidence boost as they face a Fiorentina side struggling for form. The home advantage, combined with Empoli's solid record against Fiorentina, suggests they will put up a strong fight. While Fiorentina has the attacking talent to threaten, their inconsistency on the road might prove costly. Expect a tightly contested match, potentially ending in a draw or a narrow victory for the hosts if they capitalize on their home form.

Empoli vs Fiorentina Betting Tips

• Empoli to win
• Both teams to score: No
• Under 2.5 total goals