Empoli vs Cagliari Prediction & Betting Tips (3 March)

Empoli are currently 13th in Serie A and are 5 points ahead of the first relegation place. Stuck in the red zone for a long time, the team recently gave itself some breathing room in the standings. His return to form coincides with the arrival on the bench of Davide Nicola in mid-January. Since this change, winger Nicolo Cambiaghi's teammates have simply not tasted defeat, 3 wins and 3 draws. After holding off Fiorentina 1-1, they won a valuable victory at a direct competitor for maintenance, Sassuolo, last weekend 2-3.

As expected, the return to the elite is difficult for Cagliari which is today in 19th and penultimate place in Serie A. However, maintenance is still quite accessible since the promoted team has the same number of points as the first non-relegation team. Unable to win in the last 6 days, the Sardinians will still have to raise their level. After stringing together 4 losses in a row, they managed to hold Udinese 1-1 and Napoli last weekend 1-1.

For Empoli, we must mention the absences of potential starters Ebuehi (defender), Grassi (midfielder) and Caputo (attacker). In addition, the important winter recruit Zurkowski (4 goals in 6 SA matches) must also forfeit. The good news comes from the return from suspension of starting winger Gyasi. Coming into play during his first three appearances under his new colors, M'Baye Niang (3 goals and 1 assist in SA) was decisive each time. He could once again take on the role of super-sub since the other winter recruit Cerri (0 goals in 6 SA games) is currently preferred. This winter, the important playmaker Baldanzi (Roma) set sail.

As for Cagliari, the defender Hatzidiakos, the former manager Mancosu (35 years old), the replacement striker Shomurodov and the important Sulemana midfielder, all insufficiently recovered from their physical problems. The promising Oristanio (21 years old), however, played again on the last day. Winter recruits Yerry Mina (defender) and Gaetano (midfielder, 2 goals since his arrival) quickly found their place in this formation. Decisive against Naples, Angolan international Luvumbo (4 goals and 3 assists in SA) is available.