Empoli vs Napoli Prediction 20.10.2024

• Competition: Serie A
• Date: 20.10.2024
• Kickoff: 11:30 UK/12:30 CEST
• Venue: Stadio Carlo Castellani (Empoli)

Empoli have risen from the bottom of the Serie A table where they usually were in the last few years. Now the team can beat any other squad in the competition and has imposed as dangerous away game for the strongest clubs. This season, they have already played draws against Juventus and Bologna, and put Lazio in trouble in Rome. Empoli have lost only one match in the previous 7 rounds. With 4 goals conceded, this is the second-best defense in the league.

Napoli seems to be stabilizing after a desperate last season. The fact that he will not participate in European competitions may mean in the field of physical fitness and fatigue. The club from Naples is in first place with 16 points. They haven't had particularly difficult matches yet, except for the one against Juventus, but it's clear that this is a fairly strong squad with a tendency to progress. In the last 7 matches, they won 6 times.

Empoli vs Napoli Pick: UNDER 2.5 GOALS

The fact that Empoli's defense is at such a high level does not leave anyone indifferent, so even the first-placed Napoli will not be able to get close to the home team's goal so easily. After the first defeat of the season against Lazio, we expect Empoli to be motivated to show that the first 6 matches without defeat are not a coincidence. At first glance, this seems like a good opportunity for the average punter to bet on the guests, but it is much more experienced and clever to play more measuredly - under 2.5 goals. In 4 previous direct duels, this outcome followed