Empoli vs Genoa: Empoli aim to pick up back-to-back wins when they face Genoa in their next Serie A domestic fixture on Saturday at home.
Match Details:
Teams: Empoli vs Genoa
Venue: Stadio Carlo Castellani, Empoli, Italy
Date: Saturday 6th November, 2021
Time: 01:15 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.voot.com/
Preview
Empoli comes into this after a 2-1 away win over Sassuolo in their previous Serie A clash on Sunday.
Tonelli’s own goal gave the hosts a first half lead but 2 goals within the last 10 minutes from Pinamonti and Zurkowski ensured a comeback win for the visitors.
This win was Empoli’s 2nd win in five matches which ensures there is plenty of scope for improvement. They stand in 11th place with 15 points from 11 matches.
On the other hand, Genoa played out a goalless draw against Venezia in their last outing taking their winless record to 8 matches.
It left them in 17th place with 8 points with just goal difference keeping them away from the relegation zone.
Both sides met in the Serie A way back in January, 2019 where Genoa won 3-1 away.
Form Guide
Empoli: LLWLW
Genoa: LDLDD
📸📸📸📸 Il primo gol in Serie A, il gol nel recupero che vale tre punti contro il Sassuolo e l’esultanza di Szymon Zurkowski ⚽💪 pic.twitter.com/fSH83FV5X3
— Empoli Fc Official (@EmpoliCalcio) November 1, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Sassuolo 1-2 Empoli
Genoa 0-0 Venezia
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Empoli vs Genoa in India?
The match is live streamed on the Voot Select App, Jio TV.
Team News
Furlan is the sole absentee for Empoli due to a thigh strain while Stojanovic is suspended due to accumulation of bookings.
Hernani, Bani, Destro, Fares, Maksimovic and Vanheusden are out of contention for the visitors ahead of this one due to long term injuries.
Empoli possible 11:
Vicario, Fiamozzi, Tonelli, Viti, Marchizza, Haas, Ricci, Bandinelli, Henderson, Di Francesco and Pinamonti
Genoa possible 11:
Sirigu, Criscito, Vasquez, Biraschi, Cambiaso, Sturaro, Badelj, Rovella, Galdames, Pandev and Caicedo
Prediction: Empoli 2-1 Genoa
Empoli head into this with better form and hence we expect them to pick up the win here.
Genoa are winless in their last 8 attempts and look a shadow of themselves in recent months.
This is where Empoli have struck and performed decently. Not at their best, but should be enough to gain the bragging rights here.
Players to watch out for: Pinamonti, Bandinelli, Pandev and Caicedo.