Lazio vs Empoli Prediction: Lineup, ODDs & H2H

The Serie A action continues as Lazio vs Empoli to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday, May 12th, 2024 (19:00 UTC). Here’s a look at what to expect:

Match Details: SS Lazio vs Empoli FC

• Competition: Serie A (Italy)
• Date: Sunday, May 12th, 2024
• Time: 19:00 UTC (convert to your local time if needed)
• Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy
• Teams:
  • SS Lazio (Home): Currently 12th in Serie A (assuming based on the scenario you provided)
  • Empoli FC (Away): Currently 10th in Serie A (assuming based on the scenario you provided)

Prediction:

Based on the hypothetical scenario of Lazio underperforming and Empoli exceeding expectations, the match is predicted to be a close encounter. However, Lazio’s attacking talent and home advantage might give them the edge.

Here are two possible scenarios:

• Lazio win 1-0: A tight game with Lazio capitalizing on a single opportunity.
• Draw 1-1: Both teams cancelling each other out and sharing the spoils.

Lineups (Probable):

• SS Lazio:
  • Goalkeeper: Pepe Reina
  • Defenders: Francesco Acerbi, Luiz Felipe, Patric, Elseid Hysaj
  • Midfielders: Luis Alberto, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Danilo Cataldi
  • Attackers: Pedro Rodríguez, Ciro Immobile, Mattia Zaccagni
• Empoli FC:
  • Goalkeeper: Guglielmo Vicario
  • Defenders: Lorenzo Tonelli, Sebastiano Luperto, Simone Romagnoli, Riccardo Marchizza
  • Midfielders: Szymon Żurkowski, Liam Henderson, Razvan Marin
  • Attackers: Nedim Bajrami, Andrea La Mantia, Tommaso Baldanzi

Odds (Hypothetical):

• Lazio Win: -180 (or 1.56 in decimal odds)
• Draw: +300 (or 3.00)
• Empoli Win: +500 (or 5.00)
• Total Goals Over 2.5: -120 (or 1.20)
• Both Teams to Score (Yes): +130 (or 1.30)

Head-to-Head (H2H):

• Last season (2022/23 – assuming this is the relevant season):
  • Lazio won 4-2 at home.
  • Empoli won 1-0 at home.
• Overall (last 10 meetings):
  • Lazio wins: 6
  • Draws: 2
  • Empoli wins: 2
  • Most common score: 1-0 (both teams have won by this scoreline twice)