Empoli vs Napoli Prediction: 20/10/2024

Empoli will be missing several key players for this match, including important defender Ebuehi, starting attacking midfielder Zurkowski (who was their second top scorer last season), and substitutes Sazonov, Perisan, and Belardinelli, all of whom are still recovering from injuries.

Additionally, midfielder Maleh, who might have started, is also unavailable. Despite these setbacks, Empoli’s strong start to the season can be attributed to their solid defense, having conceded only two goals in six matches. Offensively, Lorenzo Colombo (2 goals and 1 assist in Serie A) has been a standout player, along with wing-back Gyasi (2 goals in Serie A).

On Napoli’s side, they will be without starting goalkeeper Meret, who was injured in their game against Juventus. There’s also uncertainty around midfielder Folorunsho’s participation. However, Antonio Conte will still have most of his key players available. Wingers Politano (1 goal in Serie A) and Kvaratskhelia (3 goals and 2 assists in Serie A), who both scored in the last match, are expected to start again, supporting summer signing Lukaku (2 goals and 2 assists in Serie A).

 

Prediction

Napoli’s recent away matches in Serie A have generally been low-scoring affairs, with under 2.5 goals in 12 of their last 14 games, including the last six. Similarly, six of Empoli’s last eight matches at this level have followed the same pattern, suggesting this game is unlikely to be high-scoring.

Prediction: Empoli 0 : 1 Napoli