Lazio vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips (12 May)

7th in Serie A with 5 points ahead of 8th place, Lazio is in a favorable position to take part in the next Europa League. The Biancocelesti even have a small chance of returning to the Top 5, synonymous with qualification for the Champions League one more match and 4 points behind 4th. Stronger since the arrival on the bench of Igor Tudor, they have lost only one of their last 6 championship matches, for 4 victories and 1 draw. After winning against Salernitana 4-1, Genoa 0-1 and Hellas Verona 1-0, Lazio were held to a draw at Monza last weekend 2-2. Empoli is fighting to maintain its position this season and is today in 17th place in Serie A with 2 small points ahead of the first relegated team.

Aware of the danger that awaits them, Davide Nicola's men have managed to pocket 2 victories in the last 5 days, for 1 draw and 2 defeats. These successes were acquired at home against Torino 3-2 and Napoli 1-0. After logically falling on the field of Atalanta 2-0, Empoli was held in check, in front of its fans, by a direct competitor, Frosinone, last weekend 0-0.

For Lazio, potentially starting defender Gila is forced to withdraw this weekend. This is also the case for playmaker Luis Alberto (5 goals and 7 assists in SA). Back in the starting 11 on the last day, the experienced Ciro Immobile (7 goals in SA) took the opportunity to score.

He could be renewed this weekend with, in support, the influential Zaccagni (5 goals in SA) and Felipe Anderson (5 goals and 6 assists in SA).