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Lecce vs Empoli: prediction for the Serie A fixture
Lecce take on Empoli at the Stadio Via del mare on Sunday, August 28. Can the hosts earn their first points in Serie A? Here's our prediction.
Command Analysis
Lecce
ItalyLecce were the strongest side in Serie B, but Marco Baroni's charges haven't impressed in the first two rounds of the 2022-2023 Serie A season. In the first game, they lost 1:2 to Inter Milan at home. After that, Lecce suffered a narrow 0:1 defeat to Sassuolo. Currently, Baroni's side is second-to-last in the standings.
Empoli
ItalyEmpoli had a slow start to the season, too. The Blues kicked off their Serie A campaign with a 0:1 defeat to Spezia. Last weekend, Paolo Zanetti's men looked more confident and managed to hold Fiorentina to a goalless draw despite being one man down. This allowed Empoli to climb to the 15th line in the table.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
In Lecce's last 5 official games, this score was recorded twice.
СтавкаLecce to score in 2nd half
In the last 2 home games of Lecce, this bet won.
СтавкаEmpoli to score in 2nd half
In the last 2 games between the clubs, Empoli scored after halftime.
Tip and bets
Lecce lost two games in Serie A and hope to collect their first points today - the Yellow and Reds are playing at home against Empoli, not a particularly difficult opponent. The hosts will be active on offense, and since they regularly score at home, we expect them to convert a couple of chances. At the same time, the Blues will strive to pick up points and go forward, too. We expect both sides to score.
Our prediction – both to score
Lecce didn't really strengthen their squad with new players, and Baroni is yet to find solution for his team's communication problems. Empoli act more smoothly and have more experience in Serie A, so we give them a slight edge in this fixture.
Second bet - Asian handicap (0) to Empoli
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