Empoli vs Napoli Prediction & Betting Tips (20 April)

Engaged in the fight not to go down, Empoli is today in 17th place in Serie A with a small point ahead of the first relegation. After having suffered 4 losses in a row at Cagliari, AC Milan, Bologna and Inter, M'Baye Niang's teammates showed a reaction by defeating Torino 3-2 in front of their fans. Unfortunately, they missed a great opportunity to follow up last weekend. Empoli lost on the lawn of Lecce, a direct competitor for the maintenance 1-0. Only 8th in Serie A, Naples does not meet expectations at all this season.

The reigning Italian champion appears out of the running for the Champions League but can still hope to secure a ticket for the C3 or C4. Victor Osimhen's teammates are showing too many limits and have only won one of their last 5 championship matches, for 3 draws and 1 defeat. Badly beaten at home by Atalanta just after the international break 0-3, Napoli then won at Monza 2-4 before conceding, at home, sharing points against Frosinone last weekend 2-2.

Empoli must still do without potentially starting defenders Ebuehi and Ismajli as well as goalkeeper-turned-replacement Berisha, on the flank. Author of a good debut under his new colors, M'Baye Niang (4 goals and 1 assist in 9 SA matches) however started on the bench during the last 2 days. The other winter recruit Cerri (0 goals in 10 SA matches) was preferred despite his ineffectiveness. Empoli today has the worst attack in the championship. For Naples, potentially starting defenders Juan Jesus and Olivera remain unavailable for this meeting.

Furthermore, left back Mario Rui received a red card against Frosinone and will therefore be suspended. The good news comes from the return from suspension of the winger who arrived at the club this winter Ngonge (1 goal in 7 SA matches). Scorers during the last 2 days, winger Politano (8 goals and 5 assists in SA) and striker Osimhen (13 goals and 3 assists in SA) should be renewed. At their side, takes place the important Kvaratskhelia (10 goals and 6 assists in SA).