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A duel between two teams urging positive results will take place this Saturday in Serie A. Empoli vs Udinese will be looking to put an end to a negative streak that could complicate them towards the end of the season.
In the 11 meetings between the two sides, Empoli have won four times, compared to five successes for their opponents. The last time they met was on January 4 of this year, with a 1-1 draw at the Dacia Arena, with goals scored by Tommaso Baldanzi and Roberto Pereyra.
Right away, JefeBet, brings you our prediction, the best available betting odds and everything you need to know about this interesting clash between Empoli vs Udinese.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for the Empoli vs Udinese Serie A Matchday 26 Game on March 11, 2023
- Where: Carlo Castellani Stadium, Empoli, Italy.
- When: Saturday, March 11, 2023, 9:00 AM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Empoli (+195) / Draw (+220) / Udinese (+145).
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Empoli (-0.25, +140) / Udinese (+0.25, -210).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-110) / Under (-125).
- Both teams score: Yes (-145) / No (+100).
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Betting on Empoli
Inconsistency is the best word to describe Empoli’s season. Paolo Zanetti’s side have not won since January 23, when they defeated Inter 1-0 away in a match that was, on paper, the toughest on their schedule. Since then, it has lost three times and drawn three times, and they come into this momentous challenge after a painful setback at the hands of Monza. However, as a home team, they have only lost once in their last five games, and that defeat was against leaders Napoli on February 25.
It is worth noting that the local team stands out for its defense. So far this season, they have only suffered more than two goals in 8% of their matches. In addition, in 42% of their games, they managed to keep a clean sheet. Thus, this will be a golden opportunity to bet on a low score game!
Probable lineup (4-3-1-2): Guglielmo Vicario; Petar Stojanovic, Ardian Ismajli, Sebastiano Luperto, Fabiano Parisi; Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro, Răzvan Marin, Filippo Bandinelli; Tommaso Baldanzi; Martin Satriano, Francesco Caputo.
Betting on Udinese
Andrea Sottil’s men had made a masterful start to the Serie A season. So much that until a few weeks ago, they were battling for first place in the tournament. But so far in 2023, they barely won once. It was on January 22nd during the visit to Sampdoria and since then, they have lost nine times in 10 matches.
With a third of the competition still to play, Udinese have ten draws to their name, a record they share with Empoli. Playing away from home, it drew only four of its 13 matches, with the same number of victories. Their defense is perhaps the weakest point of the team, since after 25 matchdays, the Udine side has conceded at least one goal in almost 70% of their matches.
Probable lineup (3-5-2): Marco Silvestri; Rodrigo Becão, Jaka Bijol, Nehuén Pérez; Kingsley Ehizibue, Roberto Pereyra, Walace, Sandi Lovric, Iyenoma Udogie; Florian Thauvin, Beto.
JefeBet Prediction
Two teams that are at their worst moment will face each other this coming Saturday. But beyond the needs of the two teams, the background does not generate much illusion. So far in the championship, only 8% of Empoli’s home games have seen more than two goals scored. In addition, when Udinese played away, only 23% of the matches produced three or more goals. For this reason, at JefeBet consider that Empoli vs Udinese will be a low-scoring game with little excitement.
Prediction: Moneyline: Tie and Under. (EMP 1-1 UDI).
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