Sunday’s Serie A showdown between Empoli and Venezia FC at the Carlo Castellani Stadium is set to be a high-stakes relegation battle. With both teams level on 24 points and sitting in 19th and 18th place respectively, the pressure is mounting. With only five games left in the season, this clash could play a decisive role in determining who keeps their hopes of survival alive — and who edges closer to the drop to Serie B.
Empoli vs Venezia
Empoli and Venezia have faced each other 15 times in total. Empoli have won 3 of those encounters, while Venezia have come out on top 6 times. The remaining 6 matches ended in a draw. Historically, their head-to-head clashes have been relatively high-scoring, averaging 2.80 goals per game. This season, Empoli are averaging 1.10 goals per match, while Venezia are slightly ahead with an average of 1.15 goals per game.
Empoli will be aiming to bounce back after a 3-0 defeat to SSC Napoli in their previous Serie A outing. In that match, Empoli held just 37% possession, registering 12 shots with only one on target. Napoli, by contrast, had 17 shots with 6 on target.
Venezia head into this fixture on a more positive note, having secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Monza in their last game. They recorded 44% possession and managed 9 attempts at goal, 4 of which were on target. Monza, meanwhile, had 10 shots with 3 on target.
Statistics for the match:
Empoli have struggled to convert their chances in recent weeks, managing to score just once across their last six outings. Defensively, they’ve conceded nine goals in that same period. Heading into this fixture, the stats show that Empoli are unbeaten in their last two league meetings with Venezia, but they haven’t claimed a win over them in their last five Serie A encounters. Furthermore, Empoli remain winless at home in their previous nine league games — a worrying trend as the season winds down.
Recent clashes between these two sides have tended to be tightly contested, with goals at a premium. Only six goals have been scored across their last six meetings — averaging just 1 goal per game — as both defenses have often come out on top. As for Venezia, they haven’t lost away to Empoli in their last three league visits and are unbeaten in their last three Serie A away matches overall. However, it’s worth noting that Venezia haven’t managed a single away win in their last 18 league fixtures, a streak they’ll be eager to end.
What is the Prediction?
In conclusion, although both teams appear evenly matched on paper, Empoli’s home advantage could set the stage for an open and hard-fought battle in this crucial relegation showdown. With both sides urgently needing points, the pressure is expected to drive attacking play from both ends. Given the circumstances, we anticipate a match where both teams find the back of the net.
Summary
Match: Empoli vs Venezia
Bet: both teams to score – yes
Odds: -101 / 1.99
