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Empoli vs Sassuolo Prediction, Betting Odds, and Free Tips 23/12/2022

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Empoli vs Sassuolo Odds and Predictions

Italian sides are preparing for the last stage of the season mostly playing against each other, this is one of those duels between teams from the lower part of the Serie A rankings.

Both Teams to Score – Yes

Two out of the last three games these teams played ended with both teams scoring at least a goal, and as this is a friendly match we can expect a bit more open style of football. Sassuolo had BTTS in both of their friendly matches these past ten days.

Over 2.5 Goals

Sassuolo is a team that on more than a few occasions had games with a lot of goals, and when they play friendly matches it’s usually the same thing, sometimes even on a larger scale. Empoli had only one ‘over’ game in their three friendly matches, however, two games were against tough defensive teams.

Draw

It’s hard to see the outcome of most friendly games, but a draw might be the rational choice here from two very similar teams in style, and results.

Empoli vs Sassuolo Preview: Fighting to remain in the top division

Empoli

There is only a slim chance Empoli might get into some trouble and end up fighting to remain in Serie A, but they need to remain focused on how they approach the second stage of the season. This was an unusual break to have in this part of the year, and we don’t see teams having training camps in November or December. Empoli’s season is something that we expected of them, they are in the lower part of the rankings, but with a positive ten-point advantage from teams at the very bottom who are struggling to keep up with the competition. Scoring has been a problem for Empoli most of the season, they only have 12 goals on the record, and with no effective scorer at hand, they need to figure out ways how to get some goals. The other problem is their midfield, they need someone who can create opportunities.

Sassuolo

The visitors are slightly worse in the Serie A rankings with a point of disadvantage. But, they are doing their work to maintain a healthy presence against teams they are supposed to have a chance of beating. Sassuolo, contrary to Empoli, has a good transfer market presence, especially when selling players. They had big outgoing transfers of their best players from last season Gianluca Scamacca to Premier League’s West Ham, as well as left winger Jeremie Boga who went to Atalanta. They spend some of that money to bring in decent replacements, but those players like Agustin Alvarez or Armand Lauriente haven’t been as good as those that left. Central midfielder Davide Frattesi is their best scorer with four goals.

How is their league form?

Empoli’s last five league matches: LLWLW
Sassuolo’s last five league matches: WLLDL

Information about Empoli vs Sassuolo

Empoli vs Sassuolo

Where is the match venue? Stadio Carlo Castellani, Empoli
What was the score the last time they met? Empoli won 1-0


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