Empoli vs Fiorentina Prediction & Betting Tips (29 September)

Present in the elite since 2021, Empoli fought not to go down during the previous 3 years. Last year, the team saved its place on the final day and finished 17th in Serie A with 1 point ahead of the red zone. This season, Roberto D'Aversa's men have been beating the odds so far, as evidenced by their 5th place in the rankings. Still undefeated with 2 wins and 3 draws, they held off Juventus 0-0 and won at Cagliari 0-2 since the return of the international break. This week, Empoli won on the lawn of Torino in the Italian Cup 1-2.

Unhappy finalist of the Conference League during the two previous editions, Fiorentina will have a new opportunity to compete in the C4 following their 8th place in Serie A last year. This season, the Viola began its championship by sharing points with close opponents Parma, Venice and Monza. After the international break in September, the Tuscans fell undeservedly against Atalanta 3-2 before finally winning against Lazio last weekend 2-1. They are thus 11th in Serie A and have 3 points out of the Top 4.

Empoli must deal with the defections of the important defender Ebuehi, the starting attacking midfielder Zurkowski (2nd top scorer last season), the promising playmaker Fazzini and the replacements Sazonov, Perisan and Belardinelli. Very solid at the back, the team only conceded 2 goals during the first 5 days. Both scorers against Genoa, the attackers Colombo (2 goals and 1 assist in SA) and Esposito (1 goal in SA) could be associated again. For Fiorentina, the participations of Croatian defender Pongracic and the important midfielder Mandragora are not insured this weekend.

Otherwise, the coach can count on his entire squad. Arriving at the club this summer, Icelandic striker Gudmundsson stood out on the last day by scoring twice after coming on. Former Parisian Kean (2 goals in SA, 2 goals in C4) is also available while like the Dodo and Gosens pistons.