Fiorentina vs Empoli prediction and betting tips on December 4, 2024
Game Prediction
In the Round of 16 of the Italian Cup on December 4, 2024, Fiorentina will host Empoli. The visitors will attempt to challenge their in-form but heavily occupied opponents.
Our prediction for the Fiorentina vs Empoli match
Under Vincenzo Italiano, Fiorentina reached the Conference League finals twice, in 2023 and 2024, but fell short both times. Consistency was evident in Serie A, where they maintained eighth place. However, Florence desired more, prompting a managerial change. Meanwhile, Empoli narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing just one point above Frosinone in the 17th spot.
Fiorentina is now led by Raffaele Palladino, formerly of Monza. Early in his tenure, his team relied heavily on draws, but come autumn, they began winning consistently across competitions, including a victory over Paphos in the Conference League. However, their game against Inter was overshadowed by a serious medical emergency involving Bove, halting play.
Empoli hired Roberto D’Aversa as their coach last summer. Under his guidance, the team has shown solid performances relative to their modest ambitions, eliminating Catanzaro and Torino in earlier cup rounds.
Fiorentina vs Empoli: Key statistics and trends
- Fiorentina has won ten of their last eleven matches.
- Empoli has lost only one of their last five games.
- The most common scoreline between these teams is 1-1 (five times).
- Fiorentina is unbeaten in their last 17 home matches.
- Fiorentina has scored in each of their last 11 matches.
- Fiorentina wins the first half in 33% of matches, while Empoli wins in 27%.
Fiorentina vs Empoli: Possible lineups
Fiorentina (likely lineup): De Gea - Gosens, Ranieri, Comuzzo, Dodo - Adli, Cataldi, Mandragora, Beltran, Colpani - Kean
Empoli (likely lineup): Seghetti - Tosto, Marianucci, De Sciglio - Cacace, Ekong, Konate, Henderson, Haas, Sambia - Pellegri
Head to Head matches: Fiorentina vs Empoli
Four of their last five matches ended in draws, though Empoli secured a win in October 2023.
Free prediction for the Fiorentina vs Empoli match
The hosts are significantly stronger than their opponents and aim to perform well in all competitions. We predict Fiorentina will win with a handicap of "-1.0 goals" (odds – 1.79).
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