Empoli vs Fiorentina Prediction & Betting Tips (18 February)

Empoli is in difficulty this season and today occupies 16th place in Serie A with 1 game less and 1 point ahead of the first relegation place. After a series of poor results, coach Aurelio Andreazzoli, who was inducted at the end of September, was dismissed from his position in mid-January. This new change has the desired effects for the moment. Indeed, Empoli have not lost any of their last 4 league matches, 2 wins and 2 draws, which allowed them to escape the red zone. Last weekend, Nicolo Cambiaghi's teammates carried out an excellent operation by winning against the red lantern, Salernitana 1-3. Candidate for European places this season, Fiorentina is currently 8th in Serie A and only has 'a small point behind the 6th.

Unfortunately, the Tuscans have been doing poorly since the start of 2024. After going 4 games without a win, 1 draw and 3 defeats, they reacted last weekend by inflicting a real correction on Frosinone 5-1. This week, the Viola immediately fell back with a 2-0 loss to Bologna. Qualified for the last four of the Italian Cup, Fiorentina will also be present in the round of 16 of the Europa Conference League.

Empoli still cannot count on starting striker Caputo (3 goals in SA) and important defender Ebuehi, who have not sufficiently recovered from their physical problems. On the other hand, senior defender Walukiewicz is back from suspension. Coming into play on the last day, striker M'Baye Niang played his first minutes in his new colors. He was particularly prominent with 1 goal and 1 assist to his credit.

The other recruit Zurkowski also made a very good debut (4 goals in 5 SA matches). The winter transfer window was also marked by the arrivals of young Georgian defender Goglichidze (19 years old) and striker Cerri (Como). Conversely, Baldanzi (Roma), Guarino (Modena), Daniel Maldini (return from loan to AC Milan) and Ranocchia (return from loan to Juventus) left the club.