Salernitana vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips - Serie A

Prediction published on 09/02/2024, 05:59  by Sridhar in Serie A Predictions

In a battle between two relegation-threatened teams, Salernitana will hope for improved fortunes against Empoli. This Serie A matchday 23 will be played at Stadio Arechi on Friday. Ahead of this match, the hosts are bottom of the standings with 13 points while the visitors are right above them with 18 points. Salernitana are five points adrift of safety, so all’s not lost as far as safety is concerned. They held Torino to a goalless draw las time out, which was their first point in five league games. In fact, they have lost seven of their last ten league games, drawing two and winning just once. The problem for the basement club is their defensive record that has leaked a joint-league high 44 goals. They have also lost four of their last five home league games, so there’s a lot riding against them.

Empoli start this match in the bottom-three, but as a single point separates five teams from 15th to 19th, they are better-placed. Even a point here will temporarily get them out of the relegation zone while a win would renew hopes of beating the drop. Those hopes are already up after a three-game unbeaten run that has landed five points for the visitors. They would need much more than that though, as their scoring record has been the league’s worst with only 15 goals in this campaign. While they have struggled for consistency this season, there’s hope that they can at least scrape a point from this trip. Empoli have avoided defeat in four of their last six league trips, including three draws and will be confident of extending that run.