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Lecce vs. Empoli: Match Preview and Betting Analysis
Match Information
* Date: November 8, 2024
* Time: 2:00 PM CET
* Venue: Stadio Comunale Via del Mare, Lecce, Italy
* Competition: Serie A
Teams' Form
Lecce enters this match in 14th place in the Serie A standings, with 15 points from 13 matches. They have won four, drawn three, and lost six games so far this season.
Empoli, on the other hand, is in 10th place with 17 points from 13 matches. They have won five, drawn two, and lost six games this season.
Head-to-Head Record
Lecce and Empoli have met 10 times in the past, with Lecce winning four, drawing three, and Empoli winning three. The last time these two teams met was in May 2023, when Lecce won 2-1.
Betting Odds
According to the bookmakers, Empoli are slight favorites to win this match, with odds of 2.65. Lecce are priced at 3.05, while a draw is priced at 3.25.
Match Preview
Lecce come into this match off the back of a 2-0 defeat to Roma in their last match. Empoli, on the other hand, beat Spezia 2-1 in their last match.
Lecce will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Roma and get back to winning ways. They will be confident of getting a result against Empoli, who have not been in great form lately.
Empoli will be looking to continue their good form and move up the Serie A standings. They will be confident of getting a result against Lecce, who have not been in great form lately.
Prediction
This is a tough match to call, but I think Empoli will just edge it. They are in better form than Lecce and have a better head-to-head record.
Prediction: Empoli to win 2-1