Empoli - Monza

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73'		4 - 0	Goal	S. Żurkowski
38'		3 - 0	Goal	S. Żurkowski
13'		2 - 0	Goal	S. Żurkowski
12'		1 - 0	Goal	S. Żurkowski

72'		Dany Mota	Unsportsmanlike conduct
70'		L. Caldirola	Elbowing
49'		B. Bereszyński	Tripping

86'			In:	N. Cambiaghi	Out:	J. Fazzini
75'			In:	A. Colpani	Out:	D. Maldini
69'			In:	A. Cerri	Out:	S. Shpendi
67'			In:	Pedro Pereira	Out:	V. Carboni
61'			In:	R. Marin	Out:	Y. Maleh
61'			In:	B. Bereszyński	Out:	L. Cacace
46'			In:	R. Gagliardini	Out:	W. Bondo
46'			In:	Lorenzo Colombo	Out:	M. Marić
46'			In:	A. Izzo	Out:	D. D'Ambrosio

Empoli - Monza Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Monza

Best odds: 1.50

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As the Serie A season progresses, the clash between Empoli and Monza on a crisp Sunday at the Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena promises to be a riveting encounter. With both teams having contrasting fortunes in the league, predictions are shrouded in mystery, making this matchup an intriguing spectacle for football enthusiasts.

Key Players

Empoli, currently languishing at the 19th spot, will rely heavily on their key players to spark a revival. Amongst them is Emanuel Quartsin Gyasi, an attacker whose presence on the pitch is marked by a rating of 6.43. Despite his modest tally of 1 goal, Gyasi's potential to make a decisive impact is evident from his 3 shots on target and 6 total shots. Francesco Caputo, another pivotal figure in Empoli's attack, boasts a higher rating of 6.69. With 3 goals to his name and a more assertive presence in front of goal, as indicated by his 9 shots on target from 16 attempts, Caputo's influence cannot be understated. The midfield creativity hinges on Tommaso Baldanzi, whose rating matches that of Caputo. With 10 key passes and 1 goal from 4 shots on target, his contribution from the middle of the park is vital for Empoli's chances.

Monza, sitting comfortably at the 11th position, have their own set of aces. Samuele Vignato, with a rating of 6.63, has been a consistent performer, and his stats reflect a balanced approach with 4 shots on target. Mirko Marić, with a slightly better rating of 6.72, has been involved in building up play, as his 5 key passes suggest, despite scoring just once. The standout performer for Monza, however, has been Dany Mota Carvalho, an attacker with a rating of 6.78. His 8 shots on target from 18 attempts and 11 key passes indicate his threat in the final third and his potential to unlock the Empoli defense.

Recent Form

Empoli's recent form has been a cause for concern, with a string of DLLDD in their last five games, reflecting a team struggling to find a winning formula. Their home record is particularly worrying, having won just once in 9 games. Monza, on the other hand, has shown a bit more resilience, with their last five outings resulting in DLLWL. While not spectacular, it does indicate a capacity to grind out results, which could prove crucial in this fixture.

Head-to-Head History

Historically, recent encounters between these two have favored Monza, who have won two of the last three meetings, with scores of 2-0 and 2-1, both at their home ground. Empoli's sole victory in recent times came at home with a narrow 1-0 win. These clashes suggest a tight contest is on the cards, with the home advantage not proving to be a decisive factor in past meetings.

Prediction

Based on the current form and the head-to-head history, the match is poised to be a close encounter. Empoli, desperate to escape the relegation zone, will be under immense pressure to perform, especially in front of their home crowd. However, Monza's slightly better form and the psychological edge from past victories could play into their hands.

With no clear winner predicted and the match's outcome hanging in the balance, the focus will be on individual brilliance to tip the scales. Players like Francesco Caputo and Dany Mota Carvalho could be the deciding factors with their goal-scoring abilities. The match could very well be determined by which team manages to exploit the other's weaknesses most effectively.

In conclusion, expect a hard-fought match with both teams having their moments. However, the prediction leans towards a draw, with both sides canceling each other out. The final scoreline might not do justice to the efforts put in, but in the grand scheme of things, a point apiece might be a fair reflection of their current standings and form.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

20%

80%

Attacking Potential

20%

80%

Defensive Potential

58%

42%

Poisson Distribution

26%

74%

Stregth H2H

38%

62%

Goals H2H

38%

63%

Wins the game

33%

67%

Empoli - Monza Head to Head

21/01	Empoli	3 - 0	Monza
26/08	Monza	2 - 0	Empoli
04/03	Monza	2 - 1	Empoli
15/10	Empoli	1 - 0	Monza

Serie A standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Inter	30	25	4	1	73	14	59	79
2	AC Milan	31	21	5	5	60	34	26	68
3	Juventus	30	17	8	5	44	24	20	59
4	Bologna	31	16	10	5	45	25	20	58
5	AS Roma	31	16	7	8	56	35	21	55
6	Atalanta	29	15	5	9	54	32	22	50
7	Napoli	31	13	9	9	48	38	10	48
8	Lazio	31	14	4	13	37	34	3	46
9	Torino	31	11	11	9	31	29	2	44
10	Fiorentina	29	12	7	10	42	34	8	43
11	Monza	31	11	9	11	34	41	-7	42
12	Genoa	30	8	11	11	32	37	-5	35
13	Lecce	31	6	11	14	26	48	-22	29
14	Udinese	30	4	16	10	29	45	-16	28
15	Empoli	31	7	7	17	25	47	-22	28
16	Verona	30	6	9	15	27	40	-13	27
17	Cagliari	30	6	9	15	30	51	-21	27
18	Frosinone	31	6	8	17	38	61	-23	26
19	Sassuolo	31	6	7	18	36	59	-23	25
20	Salernitana	31	2	9	20	25	64	-39	15