Napoli vs Empoli Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Apr 2025

Goals Look in Short Supply

There are reasons to side with Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. Napoli and Empoli could fall short of the line and we really like the odds of -110 that are available for this pick.

1-0 Win for Napoli in Pair’s Previous Clash

Napoli played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was on the road at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara against Bologna. Gli Azzurri had just 35% possession and recorded two shots on target, with Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa being the goalscorer.

Empoli drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Stadio Carlo Castellani ended 0-0 against Cagliari. Roberto D'Aversa's team recorded 45% possession and had one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Napoli overcame Empoli away when the sides last clashed. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Stadio Carlo Castellani. We’ve seen five Empoli wins and four Napoli victories in the past 9 meetings between the teams.

3 wins, 1 loss and 6 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. Napoli have had 51.9% possession, 444.4 passes and 5.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.1 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts, while being awarded 4.4 corners.

Romelu Lukaku and Giacomo Raspadori are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa has 2. Romelu Lukaku and Matteo Politano have been top assistors on 2, with goalkeeper Alex Meret keeping one clean sheet.

Empoli have 6 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 9.2 attempts, 1.8 shots on goal and 0.4 goals. They average 40.5% possession, 301.1 passes, 3.3 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against them, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 5.3 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts.

We’ve seen Christian Kouame, Alberto Grassi, Mattia De Sciglio and Lorenzo Colombo score 1 goals each. Giuseppe Pezzella is top assists provider with 2, while Devis Vasquez has recorded one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Napoli confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Alex Meret (GK), Pasquale Mazzocchi, Amir Rrahmani, Juan Jesus, Mathias Olivera, Billy Gilmour, Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay, Matteo Politano, Romelu Lukaku, David Neres.

Empoli confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Devis Vasquez (GK), Saba Goglichidze, Luca Marianucci, Mattia Viti, Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi, Alberto Grassi, Liam Henderson, Giuseppe Pezzella, Jacopo Fazzini, Liberato Cacace, Sebastiano Esposito.

Napoli vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips

Our plan of action involves backing Under 2.5 Goals for this Serie A showdown. We are able to get a price of -110 when it comes to this selection and that looks to be a solid proposition.

Sportsgambler.com boast football expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our predictions and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.

Key Napoli vs Empoli league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Napoli games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Napoli games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Empoli games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Empoli games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Empoli games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this bet.

Bettors looking for a larger price for a similar selection have the opportunity to wager on Under 1.5 Goals, with a return on the cards if there is one goal or less scored by the full-time whistle.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Napoli 2 - 0 Empoli

There’s the option to wager on Napoli to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Odds of +440 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

David Neres Under 0.5 Shots On Goal -106

David Neres (Napoli) hasn't covered the 0.5 shots on goal total in seven of the past eight Serie A matches on home soil. We can use these statistics to our advantage, with odds of -106 that he fails to cover the Player Shots line.

Latest David Neres Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+225

First

+510

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+108

Shots

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

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Romelu Lukaku To Score +125

Romelu Lukaku (Napoli) has been on the scoresheet in his past two Serie A home games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +125 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Romelu Lukaku Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+132

First

+340

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-233

Shots

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Empoli Over 2.5 Corners -150

Empoli have been awarded an average of 4.80 corners in the past 10 away matches, while the corner count against Napoli has been more than 2.5 in the previous eight games. The number of Empoli corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -150.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Napoli

Total

9.80 5.40 4.40

Home

10.50 7.30 3.20

Away

8.90 4.60 4.30

Empoli

Total

8.80 3.30 5.50

Home

9.10 4.20 4.90

Away

10.40 4.80 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-138

Napoli Corners

Over 6.5

-118

Under 6.5

-120

Empoli Corners

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-172

Most Corners

1

-417

X

+700

2

+340

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Napoli vs Empoli Odds

You might not get rich backing Napoli at -275 to win this Serie A match. However, these bookies betting odds imply a high 73% chance of winning the game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Empoli are trading at +800.

You can back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now.

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Full-Time Result

1

-275

X

+375

2

+800

Half-Time Result

1

-110

X

+137.5

2

+700

Double Chance

1X

-1408

12

-549

X2

+200

Draw No Bet

1

-901

2

+550

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-112

2 Hcp +1.25

+104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+120

No

-163

Napoli vs Empoli Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Napoli vs Empoli team news.

The Serie A squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Napoli Team Page Empoli Team Page