Empoli vs Torino prediction for Saturday’s Serie A round 20 matchup at Stadio Carlo Castellani in Empoli. Follow on for our free predictions betting tips and preview.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Empoli to Win or Draw – 1.58
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Over 2 Goals – 1.66
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Anytime Correct Score 1-1 – 2.55
Empoli to Win or Draw
Empoli were able to win four of their nine home games and as a result, have a 44% chance of winning this game. The last four rounds saw Empoli win their last two games and drew the two before that. The stats are showing a 21% possibility for a draw.
Over 2 Goals
56% of Empoli’s games in Serie A this season ended with two or more goals. Torino’s 80% of league fixtures also produced the same number of goals. The last six h2hs also produced two or more goals. There is a 68% possibility for this bet to succeed.
Anytime Correct Score 1-1
The 1-1 score appeared in three of the last four meetings between Empoli and Torino. Torino’s three of their last five games in all competitions ended with a 1-1 result. Both teams scored at least a goal in the last four h2h encounters.
Empoli
Empoli’s trip to Milan on Monday was supposed to be a tough one and the bookies were expecting a clear Inter win. The Blues had other ideas however, as they made the most of the situation and beat the Nerazzurri by 0-1 and raised their points tally to 25 breaking into the top ten for the first time since August.
Playing at the Carlo Castellani, Empoli won four times but it’s their scoring rate that must raise coach Paolo Zanetti’s concerts as they are averaging 0.89 goals per game. At least, in defense Empoli are faring well as they have clean sheets in 56% of their home games.
Torino
Like their opponents, Torino recorded a fine away win in the previous round after beating Fiorentina by 0-1 in Florence. Il Toro have now won three of their last eight league games and with 26 points are one point above Empoli in eighth position.
Torino’s goal stats show that they score more goals when playing on the road with an average of 1.20 goals per game. Moreover, coach Ivan Juric’s team managed to score in 90% of their away games.
Empoli’s impressive home record of four consecutive wins will make them a difficult opponent for Torino to beat. The Blues are the underdogs to win but we think they can avoid a defeat. Hence, we will back a double chance of a home win or draw.
The score of 0-0 in the first half appeared in eight of Empoli’s Serie A fixtures this term. Likewise, the halftime score read 0-0 in six of Torino’s games. The score was 0-0 in the last two h2hs. With odds of 2.32 at 1xBet, we predict a correct score of 0-0 at halftime.
Fabiano Parisi is Emoli’s best player in terms of rating with a score of 6.97. Playing at left-back, the 22-year-old scored twice in 17 appearances. Parisi is known for his very strong dribbling skills and for blocking the ball. Moreover, the Italian can threaten the opponents’ goal anytime.
Empoli’s Mattia Destro and Lorenzo Tonelli are out due to injury for an unknown period of time.
Lukic, Lazaro, Pellegri, and Aina are the players on Torino’s injury list.
Empoli: Vicario; Ebuehi, Ismajli, Luperto, Parisi; Akpa, Grassi, Bandinelli; Baldanzi, Satriano, Caputo;
Torino: Milinkovic-Savic; Zima, Schuurs, Buongiorno; Singo, Vojvoda, Linetty, Ndary-Adopo; Vlasic, Miranchuk, Sanabria;
FAQ for Empoli vs Torino
This match will be played at Stadio Carlo Castellani (Empoli)
The Kickoff is on January 28th, 2023. 14:00 UTC.
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