Empoli - Roma predictions

The 3.90 odds on a home win result mark the hosts as clear underdogs. Things are fairly lopsided, in fact, so backing such an outcome would be quite a longshot.

Details can make a big difference in matches like this one. One way for Roma to reach their goal in this game is to stick firmly to their game plan and execute it flawlessly.

In a surprising turn of events, Empoli took the lead in the early stages of their previous Serie A match at Genoa . The lead withered away into a 1:1 draw in the second half - which still counts as a moderate success considering the overwhelming odds they were up against.

Roma secured three more points on the scoreboard after their previous home game against Como, though the performance itself gave the fans little cause for celebration. A relatively weaker opponent was in the lead for most of what should have been an easy match.

With 9 concessions over the last 3 matches, Empoli will definitely have to make some improvements in their defensive line.

The Giallorossi recorded 6 goals in all 3 of their latest home games. While they don’t have the home-field advantage in this match, an action-packed match seems very likely.

Empoli are 0 points behind the safety and Sunday brings quite a challenge in their relegation battle. A new defeat would be quite a blow for the hosts who are sitting in 18th but a look at the prices offered by online bookmakers is enough to suspect how this match is likely to pan out.

The Giallorossi already showed us that they can occasionally stumble. Their most recent clash with Empoli, which happened earlier in the season, ended in a loss despite most bookies seeing them as the favourites.

Empoli’s chances of winning are more difficult to gauge than usual. Though they would be underdogs anyhow, Jacopo Fazzini, Szymon Żurkowski, Faustino Anjorin have been injured on top of that. Needless to say, they have a difficult match to look forward to.

The visitors clearly have the upper hand in this matchup, which is made even more sure thanks to the presence of their entire roster. They’ve had no injuries or suspensions recently, leaving their lineup intact for the game.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet combines the best of both worlds: it’s a fairly safe bet with a high probability of success, but it also offers decent betting value. You can place it on the Pncl priced at 1.85 odds.