Napoli Eyes Narrow Win Against Struggling Empoli at Maradona
Italian Serie A - Napoli VS Empoli
Match Time:15-04-2025 02:45 Tuesday (GMT+8)
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Napoli will look to secure a third consecutive win at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona as they host Empoli, who are currently in 18th place, in their Serie A match. Napoli is aiming for three points after their recent success, while Empoli, dealing with injuries, could move out of the relegation zone with a victory. Antonio Conte’s side, who drew 1-1 with Bologna in their last match, hopes to take advantage of Empoli's struggles.
Team Analysis:
Napoli managed to stop Bologna's six-match winning streak but couldn't capitalize on Inter Milan's dropped points, leaving them three points behind the defending champions. Napoli’s recent form has been inconsistent since February, despite solid performances at home.
Empoli, however, has had some success in recent visits to Naples, winning 1-0 in both the 2021-22 and 2023-24 seasons, with Napoli securing a 2-0 victory in between. Empoli's coach, Roberto D'Aversa, will be hoping for another strong performance to lift his side out of the relegation zone with a possible third win in four matches.
Player Situation:
Napoli will be without captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo and midfielder Andre-Frank ZamboAnguissa, both suspended due to yellow cards in their last match. Several players are unavailable for Empoli as well, including Alessandro Buongiorno, Leonardo Spinazzola, and Nikita Contini, all sidelined due to injuries. Goalkeeper Alex Meret is also a doubt after missing the Bologna match due to illness, with Simone Scuffet ready to step in.
Empoli has several injury concerns, including key players like TinoAnjorin, ArdianIsmajli, and Christian Kouame. Despite the team's struggles, Sebastiano Esposito and Lorenzo Colombo have been crucial, with Esposito contributing to 33.3% of Empoli’s goals this season, while Colombo has been involved in 20.8%. RomeluLukaku, who has scored six match-winning goals this season, will be looking to add to his tally for Napoli.
Result Prediction:
Napoli has remained unbeaten at the Maradona since December, though most of their victories have been narrow, with four out of five wins by just one goal. Despite not scoring more than two goals in a home match since October, Napoli is expected to secure a win against Empoli, given the visitors' poor away form. However, the home crowd might still face a tense match, as Napoli’s recent home performances have been closely contested.
Predicted Result: Napoli 2-1 Empoli
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