Monza vs Empoli Predictions

Empoli can claim key win

Empoli are the best bet to win at relegated Monza on Sunday. The hosts have struggled at the back this season and Empoli can take advantage as they look to fight their own way out of relegation trouble with just one point separating themselves, Lecce and Venezia with two teams joining Monza in Serie B next season.

Both teams are at the wrong end of the table, with Monza propping up Serie A and Empoli in 18th place. The hosts have three wins, nine draws and 24 losses, while Empoli have won five, drawn 13 and lost 18.

The hosts are in terrible form, with nine of Monza’s last 11 Serie A matches ending in defeat.

Monza’s defence has been leaky, with the hosts failing to keep a clean sheet in 21 of their last 22 home games. They have conceded 28 goals at home this season in Serie A – an average of 1.56 goals per game from 18 matches.

Monza have been disappointing in front of goal at home this season, scoring only 12 goals in 18 games – an average of 0.67 goals per game. They have failed to score in five of their last seven home matches.

A 1-0 win for Empoli looks like a decent correct-score bet. There have been fewer than three goals in three of the last five Serie A clashes between these sides and Monza have lost by a single goal 13 times this season.

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Edited by Mark Langdon