Napoli vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips - Serie A

Prediction published on 30/10/2018, 00:26  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 30/10/2018 at 23:26 in Serie A Predictions

Third from bottom Empoli meets third placed Napoli in what on paper doesn’t look so tough for Napoli, who bear title ambitions, as their visitors head to the game hoping for survival at the end of the season. Empoli have conceded 15 times in the 10 league matches they have played so far, and meeting the second best attacking side in the league, will truly test them. Empoli had a good start to their return to Serie A with a win over Cagliari in the opening weekend, but they have not been able to match up to the standards with the other teams, picking six losses in the nine matches that followed. In fact, after their 2 – 0 win over Cagliari, their only other clean sheet in the season has come in the barren draw with bottom placed Chievo, who are yet to win a game this campaign. Six teams in the Serie A are yet to hit double digits in terms of goals scored, and Empoli are among these, with nine goals. Napoli have been juggling between Champions League and Serie A and in all fairness, they have done well; their only losses this season have come against Juventus and Sampdoria, which was a shocker as they fell 0 – 3. They have managed to sweep away Milan, Lazio and Fiorentina, among others, this season, while they have also picked a home win over Liverpool in the Champions League, so their quality is much higher compared to Empoli. They are unbeaten in five matches across all competitions and have not lost a home league match in the last 10 outings, winning eight and drawing two. Their last home loss ion Serie A came back in March 2018, at the hands of Roma and this season, they have three clean sheets in the five home matches they have played. They have conceded only three at home and scored 10.