Bet of the Day: Empoli vs Salernitana Prediction and Betting Tips | September 27th, 2023

Bet of the day Empoli vs Salernitana  – Serie A

Empoli’s Serie A campaign has gotten off to a disastrous start, as they find themselves at the bottom of the league table with no points from their opening five matches. The return of Aurelio Andreazzoli as manager has not provided the expected boost, and they are in dire need of a turnaround.

Empoli’s Form

Their recent defeat to table-topping Inter Milan with a score of 1-0 did little to lift their spirits, especially coming off a humiliating 7-0 thrashing by Roma just a week prior. Empoli’s biggest woes lie in their defense, as they have conceded a league-high 13 goals in the current campaign. Furthermore, they are the only team in Serie A yet to score a goal this season, which is a major contributing factor to their predicament. In fact, they have made history by becoming the first Serie A team to fail to register a goal or a point from their first five matches.

However, there is a glimmer of hope for Empoli, as they managed to beat Salernitana 2-1 in this same fixture last season. Salernitana, on the other hand, has also had a challenging start to the season, with no wins but three draws, including a recent 1-1 home draw with Frosinone. Their away form has been a cause for concern, as they have not won a match on the road since January (D7, L4). Shockingly, they have only won twice away from home in Serie A since May 2022 (D12, L9).

More on Salernitana

In terms of their head-to-head history, Salernitana has struggled against Empoli, with only one win in their last nine encounters. They have not won an away fixture against Empoli since November 1999 (D2, L8).

One key battle to watch will be between Empoli’s Etrit Berisha and Salernitana’s Jovane Cabral. Berisha has made five saves against Inter Milan but has yet to keep a clean sheet this Serie A season. Interestingly, Berisha has recorded shut-outs in all three of his career appearances against Salernitana. Cabral, on the other hand, scored his first Salernitana goal recently and has been undefeated in the last 20 games in which he has scored.

Key Players to Watch

Etrit Berisha (Empoli): The goalkeeper Berisha has been a reliable presence for Empoli, making crucial saves in recent games. Despite not yet keeping a clean sheet this Serie A season, his track record against Salernitana includes three career appearances, all resulting in shut-outs. Berisha will aim to continue his strong performance and maintain his impressive record against Salernitana.

Jovane Cabral (Salernitana): Cabral scored his first goal for Salernitana in their recent match and has been a potent attacking threat. He has a remarkable record of not being on the losing side in the last 20 games in which he found the back of the net. Cabral’s ability to create scoring opportunities and his goal-scoring prowess will be crucial for Salernitana’s chances in the game.

Head-to-Head History

In these recent encounters, Empoli has had the upper hand with several victories and draws, while Salernitana has also managed to secure some wins. The matches have seen a variety of scorelines, showcasing the competitiveness between the two teams.

Head-to-Head Match History

• 08.05.23: SA – Empoli 2-1 Salernitana
• 05.09.22: SA – Salernitana 2-2 Empoli
• 14.05.22: SA – Empoli 1-1 Salernitana
• 23.10.21: SA – Salernitana 2-4 Empoli
• 07.05.21: SB – Salernitana 2-0 Empoli
• 17.01.21: SB – Empoli 5-0 Salernitana
• 24.07.20: SB – Salernitana 2-4 Empoli
• 21.12.19: SB – Empoli 1-1 Salernitana
• 29.03.18: SB – Empoli 2-0 Salernitana
• 28.10.17: SB – Salernitana 2-1 Empoli

Team News and Predictions

Empoli possible starting lineup:

Berisha, Ebuehi, Walukiewicz, Luperto, Pezzella, Fazzini, MArin, Maleh, Baldanzi, Shpendi, Cambiaghi

Salernitana possible starting lineup:

Ochoa, Lovato, Gyomber, Pirola, Mazzochi, Maggiore, Legowski, Bradaric, Kastanos, Candreva, Ikwuemesi

Odds and Bookmakers

Empoli is the favorite with odds of 2.30, while Salernitana stands at 3.20. The draw is priced at 3.30.

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