Lazio - Empoli betting tips and odds

It’s easy to point out Lazio as the clear favourites, but we wouldn’t call this match completely one-sided. The hosts are definitely more likely to win between the two, but a tie game is another possibility. An away win would be quite a surprise, but we’ve seen bigger upsets.

This one has Home Win written all over it. The hosts are expected to grab a firm hold of the proceedings and Empoli will be left with slim pickings in this match.

Lazio earned another 3 points for the tally in the last round’s bout against Venezia. They played as the away team, but most Serie A betting predictions saw their victory as the most likely outcome despite the lukewarm first half which saw the two teams tied at halftime.

Empoli’s defeat in their previous home game was painful due to the crushing 2:4 final score, but it doesn’t mean they won’t perform better in round 20. They were up against Milan, who were considered hard favourites and took the lead early.

The Biancocelesti tend to concede quite a lot when playing at home, strangely enough. For example, the ball ended up in their net more than 5 times over the course of their latest 3 home games.

The most relevant bit of history we have for Empoli is their high concession rate at recent home games. After more than 5 goals conceded in 3 games, their fans have warranted concerns over the squad’s defensive performance.

The hosts will be trying to move further up the standings, that much is clear. They’re 3 points behind a Europa League qualifying spot, so this matchup is a great opportunity to close that gap.

One of the main reasons the bookies are pricing a home win at 1.62 is the previous clash between these two teams. Earlier in the season, The Biancocelesti won as visitors. To be fair, though, it was a relatively narrow victory.

This will no doubt be an exciting match because both squads will be able to come out in full force. No players have been sidelined due to injury or suspension, and this goes for both sides.

An Over 3.5 Goals bet has strong chances of success here, so we can safely recommend it. With the teams’ records for scoring and conceding in mind, the 1 odds offered at 10Bet are more than fair in terms of value.