Empoli vs Lecce Prediction & Betting Tips (11 January)

Empoli are currently 12th in Serie A but are only 3 points ahead of the red zone. Authors of a good start to the championship, Roberto D'Aversa's men quickly fell into line afterwards. Indeed, they have only pocketed 2 victories in the last 14 days, for 5 draws and 7 defeats. After losing in turn againstTorino 0-1 , Atalanta 3-2 and Genoa 1-2 , Empoli stopped the bleeding last weekend by taking a point from relegated Venice 1-1 .Lecce today occupies 18th place in Serie A with the same number of points as the first non-relegation team.

Slowly, the team based in Puglia suffers terribly from its lack of offensive efficiency. Nikola Krstovic's teammates have won only one of their last 6 league matches, for 2 draws and 3 defeats. After losing to Lazio 1-2 and Como 2-0 , they were held to a draw at home by Genoa last weekend 0-0.

Many elements are missing at Empoli this weekend. We find in the infirmary the Haas midfielder, the important striker Pellegri, the potential starters Ebuehi, Fazzini and Solbakken, the replacement goalkeeper Brancolini as well as the long-term absentees Sazonov and Zurkowski. In the offensive sector, Esposito (7 goals in SA) and Colombo (4 goals and 2 assists in SA) should take their place. The first city has found the net 5 times in the last 5 days.

As for Lecce, the starting defender Gaspar, the promising midfielder Berisha and the important winger Banda are still missing, injured. Furthermore, French defender Pelmard remains away from the group. The offensive players Dorgu (3 goals in SA) and Krstovic (4 goals in SA) are doing well in the worst attack in the championship (11 goals scored after 19 days).

• Summary: Empoli is going head to head with Lecce starting on 11 Jan 2025 at 14:00 UTC at Carlo Castellani stadium, Empoli city, Italy. The match is a part of the Serie A .
• Referee: Daniele Chiffi
• Empoli Feedinco Rating: 6.81
• Lecce Feedinco Rating: 7.8