Lazio vs Empoli Prediction & Match Preview

Lazio vs Empoli Prediction

Lazio continued their hot run of form with a 4-1 drubbing of Nice in the second round of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday evening.

It was the team’s third straight win across competitions and the third consecutive game in which they scored at least three goals.

Lazio currently share the 6th place in the Serie A standings with Empoli ahead of the clash against them on Sunday afternoon at Stadio Olimpico.

The Biancocelesti dispatched Torino 3-2 on the road last weekend. Empoli, on the other side, go into this unbeaten in six Serie A rounds.

They’ve managed two wins and four draws so far in the campaign. Roberto D’Aversa’s troops rely mainly on defence. They allowed only two goals in the inaugural six league matches.

Empoli have been very difficult to break down so far in the season, conceding just twice in six league outings.

They limited Fiorentina to zero shots on target in a goalless draw last Sunday at Stadio Carlo Castellani.

We did not see three or more goals in any of Empoli’s last four affairs in the league. It will be very interesting to see how they will cope with the red-hot Lazio attacking line.

Nevertheless, we do expect the visitors to park the bus and wait for their chances from the counter-attacks.

In these circumstances, the Under 2.5 goals FT pick looks like the way to go at the odds of 1.80. It is also important to note that none of the previous three H2H encounters between these counterparts provided three or more goals.

Alternatively, we like the 4.33 odds offered for the draw at the half time and Lazio’s win at the end. Lazio have won each of the last three H2H meetings with Empoli and we expect them to find the match winner in the second half of the affair.

Steffen Schmidt- October 3, 2024

Lazio vs Empoli Betting Tips

Under 2.5 goals

OK

1.88 Odds

HT/FT Draw/Lazio

OK

4.33 Odds

Correct : Lazio 1-0

OK

6.00 Odds