Empoli will take on Napoli in a match that will be broadcast via live streaming Saturday, February 25, 2023. Learn how to watch, match previews and team news, here.
| Match | Empoli vs. Napoli |
| Competition | 2022/23 Serie A |
| Match day | Week 24 |
| Venue | Carlo Castellani Stadium, Empoli |
| Date | Saturday, February 25, 2023 |
| Kickoff | 12:00 EDT |
| Official TV | CBS Sports or Paramount+ |
Match Preview
After 23 rounds of matches in the Italian Serie A league this season, Empoli has won 6 wins, 10 draws and 7 losses. They managed to secure 4 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at home in their 11 home games.
They have scored 22 goals and conceded 29 goals, and are currently ranked 12th in the league. In the last round of the league, they drew 1-1 with Fiorentina. In their last 6 matches, they won 2, drew 3 and lost 1.
Last summer, they brought in goalkeeper Karlo Letica from Cagliari, defender Kamil Glik from Saint-Etienne and Stojanovic from Dinamo Zagreb. In the winter transfer window, they also loaned several young players to strengthen the team as a whole.
19 year old midfielder Bartlomiej Dragowski has made 12 appearances for the team and scored 4 goals, while forward Leonardo Mancuso has also scored 4 goals. However, the other attackers performed average, and the team lacked firepower against a team with a strong defense.
Meanwhile, as one of the top teams in the Italian Serie A league, Napoli has been unstoppable this season and currently leads the table followed by Inter Milan who are in second place with a difference of 15 points, losing only one game.
The strategy implemented by Luciano Spalletti made the team’s final performance extraordinary. They won 8 of the last 9 matches in all competitions, and they are just as strong in strength and record. They also won 2-0 against Frankfurt in the first leg of the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
The Partenopei – nicknamed the Napoli club – are in prime condition and in high spirits. They have won all of their last 5 away matches, scored 11 goals and kept a clean sheet in all 5 matches. They are a solid and tough team.
Head-to-Head
- November 09, 2022 – Napoli [2 – 0] Empoli (Serie A)
- April 24, 2022 – Empoli [3 – 2] Napoli (Serie A)
- December 13, 2021 – Napoli [0 – 1] Empoli (Serie A)
- January 13, 2021 – Napoli [3 – 2] Empoli (Coppa Italia)
- April 04, 2019 – Empoli [2 – 1] Napoli (Serie A)
Empoli Performance
- January 24, 2023 – Inter Milan [0 – 1] Empoli (Serie A)
- January 28, 2023 – Empoli [2 – 2] Torino (Serie A)
- February 05, 2023 – Roma [2 – 0] Empoli (Serie A)
- February 11, 2023 – Empoli [2 – 2] Spezia (Serie A)
- February 19, 2023 – Fiorentina [1 – 1] Empoli (Serie A)
Napoli Performance
- January 30, 2023 – Napoli [2 – 1] Roma (Serie A)
- February 05, 2023 – Spezia [0 – 3] Napoli (Serie A)
- February 13, 2023 – Napoli [3 – 0] Cremonese (Serie A)
- February 18, 2023 – Sassuolo [0 – 2] Napoli (Serie A)
- February 22, 2023 – Eintracht Frankfurt [0 – 2] Napoli (UEFA Champions League)
Team News
Empoli’s injured players, including forward Mancuso and key midfielder Bennacer, could certainly affect the team’s attack. Despite losing to the opponent in only 3 of the last 6 encounters, it may not be easy for them to make a breakthrough against the Italian giants this season.
But Fabiano Parisi will return to being at left-back after serving a one-match suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Meanwhile, Napoli are facing their third game in just eight days and could opt to change their starting lineup against Empoli. Mario Rui, who previously missed the last two matches against Sassuolo and Frankfurt, could be returned to the team and replace Mathias Olivera at left back.
In summary, there is a clear gap in overall strength between the two sides, with Napoli being the stronger team. Napoli also had a good result against Empoli in the previous encounter and have a significant psychological advantage.
However, Napoli’s schedule has been quite hectic recently, and they may need to rotate some of their key players. However, considering that Empoli has also been in average form recently, it is predicted that Empoli will not necessarily lose this match.
Possible Starting Lineup:
| Empoli (4-3-1-2) | Napoli (4-3-3) |
| Vicario | Meret |
| Ebuehi | Di Lorenzo |
| Ismajli | Rrahmani |
| Luperto | Kim |
| Parisi | Rui |
| Henderson | Anguissa |
| Marin | Lobotka |
| Grassi | Elmas |
| Baldanzi | Politano |
| Cambiaghi | Osimhen |
| Caputo | Kvaratskhelia |
TV / Live Streaming
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