Empoli enter this match with optimism after climbing to 11th place, safely six points clear of the relegation zone. They are focused on maintaining their position. In contrast, Lecce find themselves in a dire situation, rooted to the bottom of the table and desperately needing points to escape the relegation zone. This upcoming game might be the last chance for head coach Luca Gotti to prove he can turn the team's fortunes around.
Lecce have been ineffective in attack, scoring only four goals all season — the worst record among clubs in Europe's top five leagues. Their recent encounter with Bologna highlighted their attacking struggles, with a mere 0.5 expected goals (xG). Over the last eight games, they have managed just one win (1:0 against Verona), aided by two red cards for the opponents. Defensively, Lecce have not been reliable either, conceding 20 goals in 11 matches (averaging 1.8 goals per game).
Empoli continue to stick with a defensive strategy this season, with their backline being a key strength. They have conceded fewer goals than most other league clubs, trailing only Napoli and Juventus in this regard. However, their attacking record is quite poor, with an xG rarely exceeding one, and they have not scored more than one goal in their last six matches. The absence of midfielder Jacopo Fazzini, crucial for their attacking play, might further limit their offensive potential.
This encounter between two defensive teams is unlikely to produce many goals and is expected to be a cautious affair. Considering both sides' current form and low-scoring nature, a bet on a draw appears justified. It's also worth noting that their last four meetings have not seen more than two goals scored. Therefore, another sensible bet is on a total under 2.5.
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Luca Gotti
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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In squad
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Wladimiro Falcone
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gk. | 11 | -20 |
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Alexandru Borbei
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Christian Früchtl
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Jasper Samooja
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Federico Baschirotto
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df. | 11 | 0 |
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Kialonda Gaspar
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df. | 11 | 0 |
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Antonino Gallo
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df. | 10 | 0 |
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Patrick Dorgu
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df. | 10 | 2 |
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Frederick Gilbert
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df. | 7 | 0 |
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Andy Pelmard
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df. | 3 | 0 |
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Gaby Jean
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df. | 2 | 0 |
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Kevin Bonifazi
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df. | 0 | 0 |
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Balthazar Pierret
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mf. | 11 | 0 |
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Lassana Coulibaly
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mf. | 11 | 0 |
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Ylber Ramadani
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mf. | 11 | 0 |
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Medon Berisha
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mf. | 3 | 0 |
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Filip Marchwinski
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mf. | 1 | 0 |
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Mohamed Kaba
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mf. | 1 | 0 |
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Ed McJannet
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Joan González
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Luis Hasa
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Thorir Johann Helgason
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Nikola Krstović
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fw. | 11 | 2 |
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Santiago Pierotti
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fw. | 10 | 0 |
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Ante Rebić
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fw. | 9 | 0 |
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Hamza Rafia
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fw. | 9 | 0 |
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Lamek Banda
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fw. | 9 | 0 |
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Tete Morente
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fw. | 9 | 0 |
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Rémi Oudin
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fw. | 6 | 0 |
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Nicola Sansone
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fw. | 2 | 0 |
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Dario Daka
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fw. | 0 | 0 |
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Jeppe Corfitzen
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fw. | 0 | 0 |
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Rares Burnete
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fw. | 0 | 0 |
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Roberto D'Aversa
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coach | ||
| Player | Matches | Goals | |
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In squad
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Devis Vasquez
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gk. | 11 | -9 |
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Federico Brancolini
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Jacopo Seghetti
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Samuele Perisan
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Valerio Biagini
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gk. | 0 | 0 |
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Ardian Ismajli
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df. | 11 | 0 |
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Giuseppe Pezzella
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df. | 11 | 0 |
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Mattia Viti
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df. | 11 | 0 |
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Saba Goglichidze
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df. | 8 | 0 |
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Liberato Cacace
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df. | 7 | 0 |
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Mattia De Sciglio
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df. | 4 | 0 |
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Junior Sambia
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df. | 1 | 0 |
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Luca Marianucci
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df. | 1 | 0 |
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Saba Sazonov
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df. | 0 | 0 |
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Tyronne Ebuehi
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df. | 0 | 0 |
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Liam Henderson
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mf. | 11 | 0 |
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Nicolas Haas
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mf. | 9 | 0 |
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Faustino Anjorin
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mf. | 8 | 0 |
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Alberto Grassi
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mf. | 7 | 0 |
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Jacopo Fazzini
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mf. | 7 | 0 |
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Youssef Maleh
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mf. | 7 | 0 |
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Andrea Sodero
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Luca Belardinelli
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Szymon Żurkowski
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mf. | 0 | 0 |
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Emmanuel Gyasi
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fw. | 11 | 2 |
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Lorenzo Colombo
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fw. | 11 | 2 |
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Ola Solbakken
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fw. | 10 | 0 |
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Emmanuel Ekong
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fw. | 8 | 0 |
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Sebastiano Esposito
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fw. | 8 | 2 |
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Pietro Pellegri
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fw. | 7 | 1 |
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