Empoli vs Lazio Predictions

Maurizio Sarri returns to Serie A by facing the side who gave him his big break. Empoli thrived under the dogmatic boss, setting him on a path to manage Napoli, Chelsea and Juventus. Joining Lazio is a backwards step after that run, but Sarri can build something impressive in the capital.

The visitors slipped to sixth last season and they’re looking set for a rebuild, but there were encouraging signs. 10 wins in 12 clashes with the bottom six shows Lazio are too strong for the strugglers and Empoli are likely to be in that mix after winning promotion.

Empoli have lost their last five meetings with Lazio in Serie A and we’re backing that run to continue. Back them to be fired to another win by Ciro Immobile, who has scored seven goals in his last eight Serie A season openers.

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