Milan - Empoli predictions

This match is somewhat one-sided, but not the most imbalanced clash we’ve seen. The odds are heavily in the hosts’ favour, who will likely walk away with 3 more points to the tally.

The current perspective makes the situation clear. Given the superiority of Milan and the fact that Empoli are given 7.50 odds to win, it is easy to conclude that anything but a home win would be an unexpected shock.

While the previous round ended in success for AC Milan, their performance against Lazio can only be described as lukewarm. A 0:1 away win Is always welcome, though, even if it came after a stalemate which lasted for most of the game.

The away team are here after a narrow but impactful defeat at the hands of Cagliari. Empoli played that showdown at home and with a fairly decent shot at winning, but ended up locked in a stalemate for most of the match. They eventually conceded the deciding goal in the second half.

Milan gans are hoping for better defensive performance then what they’ve seen in away games. The previous three matches featured 6 conceded goals.

With their recent performances in mind, we can expect Empoli to perform quite well offensively. They recorded over 5 goals in their latest 3 away games – the lack of home-field advantage isn’t a big factor for them.

The home team are entering this matchup with plenty of reasons to give their best. They’re just 16 points behind the table leaders and the season is at a very advanced stage, leaving them with little room for mistakes.

Empoli are not likely to walk away with any points in Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, which can quickly become a big issue. They’re near the bottom of the standings with just 2 points between them and the dreaded relegation zone. We’re already at round 28, too, so the lower-placed team will be trying to claw their way up.

Looking at the previous time these squads clashed in this season, it’s no surprise that The Rossoneri are the favourites. They managed to grab a narrow win playing as visitors, and it’s quite reasonable to expect them to do the same as the hosts.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 1.49 odds offer a decent return.