Match Overview
In this upcoming Serie A clash, Salernitana will be hosting Empoli at the Stadio Arechi. The match is scheduled to take place on February 9, 2024, at 19:45 UTC. Both teams are in desperate need of points as they battle against relegation. The odds for this match are fairly even, with Salernitana being slight favorites at 2.55, while Empoli is not far behind at 3.04.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have met on several occasions in the past. In their most recent encounter earlier this season, Empoli emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over Salernitana. Looking back further into their history, we can see that these teams have been involved in high-scoring matches in the past. In fact, three or more goals have been scored in five out of their last eight meetings.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Salernitana has been struggling recently and finds themselves languishing at the bottom of the Serie A table. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have failed to secure a victory and suffered five defeats along with one draw. Their offensive output has been lackluster during this period, scoring just five goals while conceding a whopping 14.
Their league form has also been disappointing as they currently sit in last place with only 13 points from 23 matches played so far this season. At home, Salernitana has struggled to find success as well, managing just one win out of their twelve matches and conceding an alarming total of 24 goals.
In their most recent outing against Torino, Salernitana managed to salvage a point with a goalless draw but failed to create many scoring opportunities throughout the match.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Empoli, on the other hand, has had a slightly better run of form compared to their opponents. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have won one, lost two, and drawn three. Their offensive output has been relatively modest during this period, scoring five goals while conceding six.
In the Serie A standings, Empoli finds themselves just one place above Salernitana in 19th position with 18 points from 23 matches played. However, their away form has been a cause for concern as they have only managed two wins out of eleven matches on the road and conceded a worrying total of 19 goals.
In their most recent match against Genoa, Empoli played out a goalless draw where both teams struggled to break the deadlock.
Key Players Spotlight
For Salernitana, Antonio Candreva has been a standout player this season. The midfielder has contributed six goals and four assists so far and will be crucial in providing creativity and attacking threat for his team.
On the other side, Szymon Zurkowski has been an influential figure for Empoli in midfield. With four goals to his name already this season, he will look to make an impact in this crucial clash.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances and statistics, it is clear that both teams are struggling defensively. Salernitana’s leaky defense has conceded 44 goals in just 23 matches so far this season while Empoli hasn’t fared much better with 36 goals conceded.
In terms of offensive output, neither team has been particularly prolific either. Salernitana has scored just 19 goals while Empoli has managed only 15 so far this season.
Match Prediction: Salernitana 1 – 0 Empoli
Considering both teams’ struggles and their recent form, this match is expected to be a closely contested affair. However, with home advantage and a slightly better defensive record, Salernitana may have the edge in this encounter. Therefore, the predicted outcome for this match is Salernitana 1 – 0 Empoli.
