Empoli take on the visitors Torino in the round 16 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Friday, November 11th at Stadio Carlo Castellani (Empoli).
Empoli haven’t spent much of their history in Serie A, but whenever they make it to the top flight, they fight tenaciously to stay there. Last season, they narrowly avoided relegation, finishing 17th with 37 points, just one point ahead of Frosinone. This summer, Roberto D'Aversa took over as head coach. Despite tarnishing his reputation last season with an on-field altercation, he is regarded as a capable tactician. Under his guidance, Empoli has confidently climbed to mid-table safety, putting significant distance between themselves and the relegation zone. Recent performances have been particularly impressive: Empoli knocked Fiorentina out of the cup on penalties after a 2-2 draw and demolished Verona 4-1 in their latest league match. Empoli’s rising stars, such as Nicolò Cambiaghi, have been pivotal in their success. A bet on Cambiaghi to score or assist might be lucrative.
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Torino falls short of expectations yet again. The "Granata" spent several seasons under Ivan Jurić, who quickly elevated the ambitious club with a storied history to Serie A’s upper mid-table. However, the team seemed to hit a ceiling under his leadership. Last season, they finished 9th, close to the European spots in position but far behind in points. This summer, Paolo Vanoli replaced Jurić, bringing with him the success of leading Venezia to Serie A through the playoffs. Torino started strongly, earning three wins and 11 points in their first five matches. But their form plummeted after a cup defeat to Empoli. Despite a win over Como and a draw against Monza, they have consistently lost other fixtures. In their most recent match, they played out a goalless draw with Genoa, failing to score or concede.
Torino enjoyed a five-match unbeaten streak against Empoli, but in 2024, both encounters between the teams ended in victories for the Blues. Empoli has shown more positive momentum and has several factors in their favor. A bet on their victory with a "draw no bet" option is a safe recommendation. Momentum Advantage: Empoli is in excellent form, with a decisive win over Verona and a morale-boosting cup triumph over Fiorentina. Betting on Empoli's win outright could offer good value.
Prediction for the match: Empoli to win with 0.0 handicap.
