Empoli will face Parma in a thrilling Serie A match on Saturday. Continue reading for our expert tips and free prediction.
In the past round of matches, Empoli lost 0-1 against Lazio. The solitary goal in the clash was poked in by Boulaye Dia. The home team had 0.24 xG and failed to prevail. The home team failed to create a single significant chance.
Empoli is in a dire state and is on a 3-game run of defeats. Empoli has kept 7 home shutouts this campaign. The team’s best marksman this term is Sebastiano Esposito with 8 goals in 30 matches. Empoli is now at #19 position with 25 points.
During the recent weekend, Parma lost 0-1 against Como. The game’s sole strike was powered home by Gabriel Strefezza. The visiting side generated 2.71 xG and still fell short of the win. The visitors outperformed their opponents, generating finer openings but faced a harsh defeat.
Parma has maintained 7 clean sheets on away soil this term. The club’s top goalscorer this season is Ange-Yoan Bonny with 6 goals in 34 appearances. Parma currently secures #15 position with 32 points.
Empoli vs Parma Prediction
I expect a tightly fought match that ends level. With recent performances and past encounters, the draw is a smart bet at current odds. Our analytics predict 1.05 xG for Empoli and 1.40 xG for Parma. The website bet365 offers the best odds for this punt.
Empoli Team Form
- Losses - 3
- No wins - 11
- Without clean sheet - 5
- More than 2.5 goals - 4/5
- First to concede - 8/10
- Less than 4.5 cards - 5/7
- Less than 10.5 corners - 10/10
Parma Team Form
- Less than 2.5 goals - 5/7
- Less than 10.5 corners - 6/7