Verona vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips (8 December)

Hellas Verona today occupies 17th place in Serie A with a small point ahead of the first relegation. Authors of an interesting start to the championship, Paolo Zanetti's men, however, quickly marked time. They have only pocketed one victory in the last 7 days, for 6 defeats. After creating a surprise by beating Roma 3-2, Hellas Verona lost against Fiorentina 3-1, Inter 0-5 and Cagliari last Friday 1-0.

Expected in the fight to avoid relegation this season, Empoli is currently 10th in Serie A and is 5 points ahead of the red zone. Pietro Pellegri's teammates, on the other hand, have been progressing slowly for several weeks, as evidenced by the only success acquired during the last 9 days, for 4 draws and 4 defeats. After sharing the points with Lecce 1-1 and Udinese 1-1, they lost at AC Milan last weekend 3-0.

The Hellas Verona coach still cannot count on the usual starters Frese (defender) and Duda (midfielder) as well as the long-term absent striker Cruz, who have not sufficiently recovered from their physical problems. In addition, important defender Coppola is suspended following an accumulation of yellow cards. The Dane Tengstedt is the club's top scorer with 4 goals. Friable behind, Hellas Verona has the worst defense in the championship. Several elements are missing for Empoli this Sunday.

This is the case of potential starters Ebuehi (defender), Haas, Fazzini, Grassi and Zurkowski (midfielders), the experienced full-back De Sciglio and the replacements Brancolini and Sazonov. Used sparingly at the start of the season, striker Pellegri (3 goals in SA) has established himself in recent matches. He scored his 3 goals in the last 4 days.