Salernitana - Empoli

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90'		1 - 3	Goal	M. Cancellieri
88'		1 - 2	Penalty	M. Niang
69'		1 - 1	Goal	S. Weissman	A. Candreva (Assist)
23'		0 - 1	Own Goal	A. Zanoli

90'		D. Bradarić	Roughing
77'		T. Bašić	Holding
42'		A. Zanoli	Roughing
21'		Y. Maleh	Tripping

78'			In:	N. Cambiaghi	Out:	M. Cancellieri
78'			In:	S. Żurkowski	Out:	V. Kovalenko
76'			In:	G. Maggiore	Out:	L. Coulibaly
70'			In:	Y. Maleh	Out:	J. Fazzini
70'			In:	A. Cerri	Out:	M. Niang
59'			In:	G. Kastanos	Out:	L. Tchaouna
59'			In:	J. Boateng	Out:	L. Pirola
46'			In:	A. Zanoli	Out:	J. Sambia
41'			In:	N. Pierozzi	Out:	S. Weissman

Salernitana - Empoli Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Empoli

Best odds: 1.57

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In a pivotal clash at the bottom of the Serie A table, Salernitana will host Empoli at Stadio Arechi this Friday, with both teams desperate to secure points in their fight against relegation. As the predictions lean towards an Empoli advantage, with a "double chance: draw or Empoli" suggested, the match promises to be a tense affair with both sides acutely aware that every point counts.

Key Players

Salernitana's hopes may hinge on the performances of their attacking trio. Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, with a rating of 6.55 and a record of 2 shots on target from 4 attempts, will need to be clinical in front of goal. Alongside him, Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, with a rating of 6.57, 6 shots on target, and 1 assist, could be a game-changer with his creative play. Loum Tchaouna, another forward, brings a rating of 6.61 to the table, contributing 2 assists and showcasing his ability to create opportunities.

Empoli, not to be outdone, have their own set of key players. Roberto Piccoli, although his rating stands at 6.30, has netted 3 goals, making him a significant threat. Emanuel Quartsin Gyasi, with a 6.56 rating, has managed 3 shots on target and could be crucial in unsettling Salernitana's defense. Lastly, midfielder Tommaso Baldanzi, the highest-rated among them at 6.66, has taken 5 shots on target and created 13 key passes, indicating his potential to influence the game from the midfield.

Recent Form

Salernitana's recent form is a cause for concern, with a string of losses (LLLWD) leaving them languishing at the bottom of the table with only 12 points. Empoli, while not faring much better, have managed to secure a win and a draw in their last five games (DWLLD), giving them a slight edge in morale.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record tilts heavily in Empoli's favor. In their last meeting on September 27, 2023, Empoli emerged victorious with a 1-0 win. The previous encounter on May 8, 2023, also saw Empoli defeating Salernitana 2-1. The teams shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw back on September 5, 2022, suggesting that while Empoli has the upper hand, Salernitana can put up a fight.

Prediction

Taking into account the critical stats and the form of key players, the prediction tilts towards an Empoli win or draw. With a 45% probability for both outcomes, the match could very well end in a stalemate or see Empoli snatching the three points. Salernitana's struggle at home this season, winning only once in 11 games, further compounds their challenges. Empoli, with a balanced attack and defense rating, seems better positioned to exploit Salernitana's vulnerabilities.

The advice for those looking to wager on this match is a "Double chance: draw or Empoli," reflecting the uncertainty but also the potential for Empoli to capitalize on their slightly better form and head-to-head record. With a total percentage favoring Empoli at 61.2% compared to Salernitana's 39.2%, the numbers suggest a tough night ahead for the home team.

In conclusion, while Salernitana will be fighting tooth and nail to climb out of the relegation zone, the odds and Empoli's recent performances indicate they might have enough to either hold Salernitana to a draw or take all three points back home. All eyes will be on key players like Roberto Piccoli and Tommaso Baldanzi to see if they can tip the scales in Empoli's favor.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

17%

83%

Attacking Potential

44%

56%

Defensive Potential

43%

57%

Poisson Distribution

50%

50%

Stregth H2H

15%

85%

Goals H2H

38%

63%

Wins the game

35%

66%

Salernitana - Empoli Head to Head

09/02	Salernitana	1 - 3	Empoli
27/09	Empoli	1 - 0	Salernitana
08/05	Empoli	2 - 1	Salernitana
05/09	Salernitana	2 - 2	Empoli

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