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Presently looking at the real threat of being relegated, Lecce (0W-2L-0D; 0 points) will host Empoli (0W-1L-1D; 1 point), who are in 13th place. Kick off at Stadio Via del Mare is on Sunday at 8:45 PM CEST. Lecce will have the home advantage here and their supporters will be expecting a strong performance from their team. But be assured, Empoli will also be aiming to take something from this early season matchup.
Lecce and Empoli last met in back on May 10, 2021 and the match resulted in a victory for Giallorossi. Lecce’s goals have totaled 12 in the most recent 10 matches they’ve played against one another, compared to Empoli’s 17.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the Lecce vs Empoli FC Serie A Match on August 28, 2022
Where: Stadio Via del Mare (Lecce, Italy)
When: 8:45 PM CEST on Sunday, August 28, 2022
Betting on Lecce
Record: 0-2-0 | League Standing: 19
In their most recent match last Saturday, Lecce beat US Sassuolo Calcio 1-0. A promoted team, Lecce enter into this match ready to fight for an early lead in the standings while the season is still young. Last season, Lecce got total points in the standings and scoreda total of goals, conceding. In their most recent match last Saturday though, Lecce defeated US Sassuolo Calcio 1-0.
Absences and Injuries
Lecce does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Betting on Empoli FC
Record: 0-1-1 | League Standing: 13
In 14th place last season, Empoli had 41 total points in the standings. How will they do this season? In their most recent game on Sunday, they dropped points against ACF Fiorentina 0-0. That puts the team in the 13th position in the league standings for now.
Absences and Injuries
Empoli does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Lecce vs Empoli | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Empoli FC (+195) at FanDuel
Lecce are considered the favorite per oddsmakers. The club has not had a fruitful start to the month with a winning percentage that’s been far less than great in their latest clashes. In comparison, Empoli FC has a winning percentage that’s been far less than amazing in their latest games.
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (-103) at Unibet
Lecce have averaged two goals over their last 10 matches. Empoli for comparison.
Spread Pick: Lecce -0.25 Goals (+102) at Bovada
Lecce will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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