Football fans and betting enthusiasts are looking forward to an intriguing Serie A clash as Lecce hosts Empoli at the Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del Mare in Lecce on the 13th of April, 2024. Both teams have experienced fluctuating form throughout the season, making this match critical for their ambitions to climb higher in the league standings.
Match analysis
Statistically, Lecce has been struggling in front of goal recently, as evident from their recent matches. They have scored in only 3 out of their last 10 games, accumulating a total of just 6 goals in that period. Conversely, their defensive record isn't impressive either, conceding 16 goals. Notably, they managed to keep a clean sheet against AS Roma in a 0-0 draw, highlighting some resilience in their defense.
Empoli's recent performances tell a varying story. They've found the back of the net more consistently, scoring 11 goals in their last 10 matches. Nevertheless, their defense has been leaky, allowing 13 goals, which raises concerns about their defensive solidity despite their relatively better offensive output.
Recent form
- Lecce has garnered a form line of LDWLD over their last five matches, translating to a win percentage of 20%. They have scored 2 goals and conceded 8 in this period, which clearly indicates their struggles at both ends of the pitch.
- Empoli, on the other hand, presents a form line of WLLLL, also with a win percentage of 20% in their last five outings. They have scored 6 goals but conceded 11, suggesting a slightly better offensive performance than Lecce but a more vulnerable defense.
Head to head
The recent head-to-head record between these two teams reveals a closely contested history:
- 1 victory for Empoli
- No victories for Lecce
- 3 draws
This history showcases a tendency towards draws and closely matched outcomes when these two sides meet.
Prediction
Considering the recent form of both teams, their offensive and defensive records, and the head-to-head history, this match is poised to be a closely contested affair. Lecce's struggle for goals might continue against an Empoli side that, despite losing, has managed to find the net more consistently.
The prediction for the full-time score leans towards a low-scoring draw, reflective of both teams' recent performances and historical encounters. A betting tip for this match would be to consider a Double Chance on a draw or Empoli win, taking into account Empoli's slightly more favorable scoring record and Lecce's difficulty in securing wins. Additionally, given both teams' defensive vulnerabilities, betting on both teams to score might offer some value. However, cautious bettors might lean towards under 2.5 goals, anticipating a tight game with limited scoring opportunities.
