Monza vs Empoli Prediction 18 May 2025
📢Can Empoli show their mettle in a crucial Serie A clash against Monza in the 37th round? Both sides have struggled to pick up points in recent matches, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter. Monza haven't been in great form at home, while Empoli's away performances have been inconsistent. The question is whether the hosts can turn their fortunes around or if the visitors will extend their successful run against this opponent.
Head-to-Head
📊 Monza and Empoli have faced off in 7 official matches over the past 20 years, with the head-to-head record perfectly balanced: two wins each and three draws. In the first round of the current season, they played out a cautious 0-0 draw, with very few scoring opportunities, making the final result quite fitting.
Head-to-head statistics Monza - Empoli
Monza Team Overview
🔴 Monza are going through tough times, sitting at the bottom of Serie A. The team are in poor form, suffering numerous defeats and struggling with low scoring-averaging just 0.75 goals per game this season. The "Brianzoli" favor a defensive style of play, yet this hasn't prevented them from conceding a significant number of goals-1.78 per match. Their last encounter with Empoli ended in a goalless draw, but achieving a similar result again will be a challenging task for them.
Match Results: Monza
Empoli Team Overview
🔵Empoli sit second-to-last in the league, displaying slightly more stability compared to Monza. They average 0.81 goals per match while conceding 1.56 on average. The Blues are known for their ability to maintain possession and create chances through combination play. However, their finishing needs improvement, as they seldom score more than one goal in away games.
Match Results: Empoli
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Monza
📣Last weekend, Monza secured just their third win of the season, defeating Udinese 2-1 away. Gianluca Caprari and the experienced Keita Baldé found the net to earn the team those much-needed three points. Although Monza have already lost their battle to avoid relegation, head coach Alessandro Nesta praised his squad's professionalism. He stated that the players continue to fight for the club's honor without giving up. Nesta emphasized that victories like these are crucial for building pride within the team and among the fans. He also expressed confidence that the club will take the right lessons from this challenging season.
🚫Monza face a tough situation with their squad: Pedro Pereira is suspended, and seven players are sidelined with injuries. Among them are key figures in defense and midfield: Armando Izzo, Danilo D'Ambrosio, Luca Caldirola, and Matteo Pessina. Gianluca Caprari (thigh) and Roberto Gagliardini remain out of action, while Dany Mota and Silvère Ganvoula are dealing with fitness issues.
Empoli
📣In their last match, Empoli secured a crucial home victory against Parma (2-1), keeping their survival hopes alive. Jacopo Fazzini opened the scoring with a powerful strike in the 11th minute, but the visitors leveled the match in the second half through Milan Djuric. The hosts clinched the win in the 86th minute thanks to a goal from Tino Anjorin. Head coach Roberto D'Aversa described this victory as extremely important, noting that the team deserved it after a string of setbacks. He admitted that after conceding a goal, the players feared losing the game, but they managed to rally and snatch three points through sheer determination. According to the coach, Empoli faces "two sets" of tough battles ahead, and although the task seems almost miraculous, the team is determined to save their season.
🚫Empoli are dealing with an extensive injury list, with most players sidelined for an extended period. Four players (Kouamé, Haas, Pellegri, and Sazonov) have suffered ACL tears and will be out at least until the end of summer. Additionally, Zurkowski (knee injury) and Maleh (medial ligament) are also unavailable, with their recovery expected to extend at least until early June.
⚽️Goal Prediction
Monza are wrapping up the season without any table motivation, while Empoli are fiercely battling to avoid relegation. Despite the high stakes, the "Blues" are struggling significantly in attack. In their previous match against Parma (2-1), Empoli gained a numerical advantage as early as the 31st minute but only managed to score the decisive second goal in the dying moments of the game. The first-round encounter between these teams was notably dull, ending in a goalless draw with no real scoring opportunities. Considering the current form of the visitors and the lack of motivation for the hosts, we are betting on total goals under 2.5.
🚩Corner Prediction
Both teams adhere to a cautious, defensive style of play, which is reflected in their corner statistics. Empoli average 4.2 corners per match, ranking 14th in Serie A, while Monza are at the bottom of the table with 3.6 corners per game. Neither team frequently applies pressure from the flanks or pushes aggressively in attack. Given these numbers and the overall nature of their play, we are betting on total corners under 9.5.
Editorial Prediction
Monza may have already lost their hopes of staying in the top flight, but they continue to fight in every match and don't appear completely demotivated. Empoli, on the other hand, still have a chance of survival and will play with utmost caution, aiming to avoid mistakes. However, their attacking potential is limited: they've scored less than 1.5 goals in each of their last 11 away games in a row. This trend is also evident in head-to-head meetings with Monza-Empoli have failed to score more than one goal in six of their last seven encounters. Given these stats, betting on Empoli's individual total under 1.5 goals seems like a reasonable choice.
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