Lecce vs Empoli: A Match Preview

High-flying Lecce welcome Empoli to the Stadio Via del Mare on Saturday afternoon in Serie A.

Lecce

Lecce have made a solid start to the season and currently sit 12th in the table. They have won three of their last five games, including a 2-1 victory over Sampdoria last time out.

Lecce's attacking qualities will be a test for Empoli, as they have scored 11 goals in their last five matches. However, their defense has been somewhat shaky. They have conceded 15 goals in 10 games, which is the fifth-most in Serie A.

Lecce will be without the suspended Morten Hjulmand for this match, but otherwise have a fully fit squad to choose from.

Empoli

Empoli have had a mixed start to the season and currently sit 14th in the table. They have won two of their last five games, including a 1-0 victory over Monza last time out.

Empoli have been defensively solid this season, conceding just 10 goals in 10 games, but they have failed to find the net regularly, scoring just 13 goals.

Empoli will be without the injured Ardian Ismajli for this match, but otherwise have a fully fit squad to choose from.

Head-to-head

The two sides have met 20 times in Serie A, with Lecce winning seven times, Empoli winning six times, and the other seven matches ending in draws.

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, but I am going to predict a 2-1 win for Lecce. The home side is in good form and will be confident of beating an Empoli side that has struggled for goals this season.