Chievo vs Empoli
Italian Serie A.
Date: Sunday, 12 March 2017
Kick-Off: 14:00 UK,
Venue: Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi (Verona).
There was a time when Chievo even here the third was at the beginning of the season. The results for the winter it can be more than satisfied and that is certainly due to the work of Rolando Maran. After the winter break, however, is a lot less. Of the nine games played in the new year went up five lost. In contrast, there are only three victories. For a team which so here in the upper echelons meedraaide poor balance. Chievo, however, lived beyond their means and now stands on the spot where it should be.
The results are better again though there is still a lot of volatility in. The defeat last week to visit AC Milan (3-1) was justified. Jonathan de Guzman tied the score still at 1-1, but Carlos Bacca and Gianluca Lapadula floored the guests eventually. For the winter the team was still praised for their strong balance sheet and fit selection. After the winter there were some injuries and suspensions and you will see that the team is immediately reduced. For this match against Empoli Maran has access to a fully fit selection. The so designated in his home to grab full points.
Empoli :
Last season Massimo Maccarone Empoli carried to a spot in the middle. But his goals this season are very scarce. The whole attack of the team plays badly. Only fifteen times there was reason to cheer. This resulted in five victories and seven match play. Still, good for 22 points as the team brings to the seventeenth place. Seven points ahead of number eighteen Palermo, which is the place where one does not want to be. The space is large, but there is a feeling of insecurity. Indeed, there is little prospect of better times. When it saw Riccardo Saponara leave consummated a dark cloud over the team.
Empoli takes namely all season all bad and that is solely because it scores difficult. Nobody had expected at the beginning of the season that Empoli now would be the worst scoring team, because the quality is there. However, the quality is quite old. Yet there is also a bright spot in the sense of Levan Mchedlidze. He is very important for coach Giovanni Martusciello. Mchedlidze with his five goals in twelve games of great value, but he’s a big doubtful for this clash. His absence would be a loss. Anyway, Empoli faces a tough afternoon.
Chievo vs Empoli: Head-to-head statistics
Chievo have lost none of their last 20 home games against teams ranked below them in the table (W13, D7).
Empoli have won none of their last 20 away game against teams ranked above them in the table (D6, L14).
The Flying Donkeys have drawn 5 of their last 6 home matches against Empoli in all competitions.
The Azzurri have lost their last four games
Chievo vs Empoli: Prediction
Chievo aren’t the most entertaining side to watch, nor are they the highest scoring, either, but they are efficient and should be able to get the job done against Empoli. They will be keen on avoiding another loss in order to get their top-half ambitions back on track. Meanwhile, the Azzurri have lost four in a row and will be loath to make it five; although they are relatively safe from Palermo catching them, there are still quite a few games left to play. Expect them to, as usual, dig in their heels in an effort to grind out a draw.
Chievo vs Empoli: Betting tips
Under 2.5 goals at 8/13 (1.62)
DRAW at 9/4 (3.25).
