Separated by two factors and two locations within the Serie A standings, Empoli and Sassuolo will meet on the Stadio Carlo Castellani on Sunday, each striving to distance themselves from the relegation zone.
Match Preview
Empoli, underneath veteran coach Aurelio Andreazzoli, claimed a shocking 1-0 victory in opposition to reigning champions Napoli earlier than the worldwide break.
This victory, regardless of a poor begin to the season, lifted Empoli out of the relegation zone.
Nevertheless, Empoli’s house kind has been regarding, profitable solely one among their six house matches and scoring simply as soon as at Stadio Castellani.
The crew’s incapacity to attain has been evident, with solely 5 objectives of their first dozen fixtures.
Sassuolo, too, has confronted their share of struggles, managing only one win of their final 10 away league games.
They’ve collected 12 factors up to now this season and are underneath stress to enhance outcomes.
Their final league victory got here in late September in opposition to Inter Milan, they usually’ve conceded extra objectives on the highway than another crew this 12 months.
Staff Information
Empoli may miss Tommaso Baldanzi on account of an ankle harm, whereas Giuseppe Pezzella is confirmed unavailable. Their key participant Francesco Caputo shall be essential upfront in opposition to his former membership.
Sassuolo’s Matheus Henrique has recovered from a hamstring harm and may characteristic in midfield, however Pedro Obiang and Agustin Alvarez are unavailable.
Domenico Berardi, Sassuolo’s winger, has been concerned in key moments in opposition to Empoli and can play a major function.
Attainable Lineups
Empoli attainable beginning lineup:(4-3-2-1)
Berisha;
Bereszynski, Ismajli, Luperto, Cacace;
Fazzini, Grassi, Maleh;
Cambiaghi, Cancellieri;
Caputo
Sassuolo attainable beginning lineup:(4-2-3-1)
Consigli;
Toljan, Erlic, Ferrari, Vina;
Boloca, Henrique;
Berardi, Thorstvedt, Lauriente;
Pinamonti
Prediction: Empoli 0-0 Sassuolo
Of their earlier encounters, Empoli and Sassuolo have by no means drawn a match. Nevertheless, given the present limitations of each groups, a draw could be on the playing cards as they battle to safe a win.
