Venezia vs Empoli Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2025

We Predict a Close Encounter

Our stake will be split when taking Empoli +0.25 at odds of -111 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Venezia.

1-1 Draw in in Pair’s Previous H2H

Venezia were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Napoli at Diego Armando Maradona. The Venice outfit had only 33% possession and recorded two shots on target.

Empoli have suffered three straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Genoa 2-1 at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Gli Azzurri managed eight shots on goal and enjoyed 59% possession, while Sebastiano Esposito found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Venezia are unbeaten when it comes to the past four games against Empoli, with the last clash ending in a 1-1 draw at Stadio Pierluigi Penzo. The previous 6 H2H meetings have featured three draws, two wins for Venezia and just one for Empoli.

2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 9.4 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. Venezia have had 45.2% possession, 374.4 passes and 3.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 14.2 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal, while earning 6.6 corners.

Hans Nicolussi Caviglia is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Mikael Egill Ellertsson and Joel Pohjanpalo both have 2. Gaetano Oristanio is the leading assists maker on 3.

Empoli have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 8.9 attempts, 3.4 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. Roberto D'Aversa's side average 43.2% possession, 350.8 passes, 4.4 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 3.9 shots on goal and 14.8 attempts.

Sebastiano Esposito has scored 4 goals, followed by Pietro Pellegri on 3 and Lorenzo Colombo with 2. Tino Anjorin and Liberato Cacace have clocked up 2 assists, with Devis Vasquez keeping 1 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Venezia confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Filip Stankovic (GK), Giorgio Altare, Jay Idzes, Marin Sverko, Francesco Zampano, Franco Carboni, Gianluca Busio, Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Gaetano Oristanio, Joel Pohjanpalo.

Empoli confirmed lineup (3-4-1-2): Devis Vasquez (GK), Saba Goglichidze, Ardian Ismajli, Mattia Viti, Emmanuel Quartsin Gyasi, Giuseppe Pezzella, Tino Anjorin, Alberto Grassi, Youssef Maleh, Lorenzo Colombo, Sebastiano Esposito.

Venezia vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re siding with Empoli at -111 in this Serie A match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Venezia vs Empoli league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Empoli in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Empoli in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Venezia in 15 of their last 18 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Venezia in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Venezia in 4 of their last 6 games against Empoli.

Empoli +0.25 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 52.6% prospect of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Venezia 1 - 2 Empoli

There could be merit in backing Empoli to win 2-1. Odds of +950 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Venezia vs Empoli Odds

With a 40% chance of winning, Venezia are favourites to win this Serie A match and they’re available at betting odds of +150 with the bookies. Empoli are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +200.

The odds suggest that Under 2.5 Goals is the likelier outcome in this match.

If you fancy Venezia but want money back if this Serie A match is a draw, then you can get -138. You can bet on Empoli at -100 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+210

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+220

X

+105

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-275

12

-275

X2

-200

Draw No Bet

1

-138

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-122

2 Hcp 0.0

+111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-150

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-110

Venezia vs Empoli Lineups & Team News

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