Our prediction for this Serie A match:
Lecce and Empoli square off against each other at Stadio Via del Mare in what is expected to be a close Serie A game. The Giallorossi failed to upset Milan at Stadio San Siro (0-3) at the weekend, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Bear in mind, though, that influential Lecce striker Nikola Krstovic misses Saturday’s game through suspension. Both Mohamed Kba and Kastriot Dermaku are sidelined with injuries for the home team.
The Azzurri, on the other hand, desperately needed a win against Torino and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their four-game losing run. Empoli are not regarded as good travellers; therefore, they are unlikely to grab more than one point from the relegation six-pointer. Defensive duo Ardian Ismajli – Tyronne Ebuehi remains in the recovery room, while midfielder Gabriele Guarino is a major doubt.
Highlighted Team (Lecce):
When you imagine a yellow-red shirt, Lecce must be the first club that comes to your mind. Founded back in 1908, Lecce are Italian club that will compete in the Serie A in the 2019/2020 season. The Giallorossi return to the Italian top flight following a seven-year absence and, as always, they will host their rivals at Stadio Via del Mare.
The venue which was opened on September 11, 1966 can hold up to 33,876 people. The likes of Antonio Conte, Graziano Pelle, Javier Chevanton, Juan Cuadrado, Mirko Vucinic, Fabrizio Miccoli and Massimo Oddo are one of the most notable footballers who played for the Italian club in the past.
Lecce and Gallipoli face each other in the Salento derby and there have been fireworks in meetings between the two clubs since the 2009/2010 Serie B season when they first met in the league.