Our prediction for this Serie A match:
Stadio Carlo Castellani will host Saturday’s Serie A game between Empoli and Monza. Last time out the Azzurri managed to avoid relegation thanks to a 2-1 win over AS Roma and, no doubt, the top flight survival remains the team’s main goal. As Empoli rolled over Catanzaro 4-1 in their Coppa Italia opener, we are positive that they will grab something from the Monza game. Midfielder Alberto Grassi is banned for the match, while loan signings Sebastiano Esposito should make his Empoli debut against Monza.
The Biancorossi, on the other hand, survived Sudtirol in the Coppa Italia round 1, but beating Empoli on the road is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, there is a big value in betting on draw. The likes of Roberto Gagliardini, Jose Machin, Alessio Cragno, and Patrick Ciurria should miss out with injuries for the away team.
Highlighted Team (Empoli):
Empoli FC (Empoli Football Club 1920 SpA) is an Italian football club founded in 1920 and is currently active in the Italian Serie A.
The club is playing in the Serie A since 2014/2015 and hosts its home games in the Stadio Carlo Castellani which holds a capacity of 19 847 seats. The home colors of Empoli FC are blue and white. The Empoli Ultra’s are called Rangers 1976 and are feared in Italy.
Empoli FC didn’t win any major prizes in the clubs history. The clubs biggest achievement in the history was in 2004/2005 where the club finished first in the Serie B (the second highest football division). Because of a matchfixing scandal the title was given away to Genoa CFC. Empoli FC played in the UEFA Cup once in season 2007/2008 but got knocked out in the first round by FC Zurich.
The are several famous players that played for Empoli FC like Birindelli, Bresciano, Di Natale and Luca Toni.