Empoli

vs

SSC Venezia

Preview

Empoli (home)

• Empoli have won 1, drawn 2, and lost 2 of their last 5 games.
• Empoli have won 1 and drawn 3 of their 4 home games in Serie B this season.

Venezia (away)

• Venezia have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1 of their last 5 games.
• Venezia have drawn 3 of their 3 away games in Serie B this term.
• Venezia sit fourth with 12 points from 7 matches.

Head-to-Head

• The last two head-to-heads between these two sides have been drawn.
• Given the solid defensive records of both teams this season, another stalemate would not be a surprise and our Empoli vs SSC Venezia prediction reflects this trend.

Key Players

• Empoli
  • Bohdan Popov has been Empoli’s major threat with 4 goals in 6 matches.
  • Stiven Shpendi has added 2 in their last 5.
• Venezia
  • Andrea Adorante has 2 goals in 6 Serie B games and is often the focal point for Venezia’s build-up.
  • Venezia’s pacey wingbacks provide plenty of energy and penetration in their three-at-the-back system.

Betting Insights

• The odds favour Venezia to take all three points at 2.55.
• Empoli are priced at 2.88 with the draw at 3.00.
• The Under 2.5 goals line at 1.62 looks appealing given recent low-scoring meetings and Empoli’s two home draws, adding further relevance to this Empoli vs SSC Venezia betting tips analysis.

Prediction

• Venezia should have enough to edge it.
• The visitors’ wingbacks may be the difference in a tight, low-scoring affair.