Empoli vs Verona
31st August 1730hrs
Football – Italy – Serie A
Pick Draw & Under 2.5 Goals
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 10/3 odds taken 1215 GMT, Tuesday 30 August
Empoli and Verona go head-to-head at Stadio Carlo Castellani is midweek Serie A action. Both sides are still searching for their first win of the 2022-23 campaign after three games played. The Mastiffs picked up four points from the two league meetings last term – can the visitors leave Empoli with a positive result on Wednesday? Keep reading for the best tips and latest odds.
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Empoli Preview – Will the Blues get off the mark?
Empoli have started the 2022-23 Serie A campaign with two draws and a defeat from their opening three. They were also beaten at home by SPAL in the first round of the Coppa Italia in early August.
Paolo Zanetti’s troops lost at Spezia on matchday one. However, they bounced back with a 0-0 home draw with Fiorentina. Gli Azzurri then drew again last time out, with Fabiano Parisi on target in a 1-1 draw at Lecce.
Empoli kept themselves away from trouble last term, finishing in 14th place. Zanetti’s men will be gunning for a top-half finish this time around. Can they pick up their first win of the season in midweek?
Verona Preview – Can the Yellow and Blues return to Veneto with the points?
Verona have also yet to win, drawing one and losing two of their opening three Serie A fixtures. As a result, Gabriele Cioffi’s side are just above the drop zone early doors. Also, only bottom side Monza have conceded more goals.
Verona were hammered at home by Bari and Napoli in their opening two league and cup matches. The Mastiffs managed to hold Bologna to a 1-1 draw on the road, but they lost at home to Atlanta last time out.
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Verona have made a poor start to the season. However, Cioffi’s troops head to the Stadio Carlo Castellani as the slight favourites, with the bookies pricing the away win at 17/10. Can Hellas return to Veneto with a big three points in the bag?
Empoli vs Verona Betting Advice
These two clubs met three times last season. In the league, Verona collected four points, winning 2-1 at home and drawing 1-1 on the road. However, Empoli nicked a frenetic Coppa Italia game at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi in December, running out 4-3 winners.
Empoli’s last league win over Verona came in the 2015-16 season. That year, they won 1-0 home and away.
Key Facts – Empoli vs Verona Betting Tip
- Empoli have drawn two on the spin
- Verona have taken one point from a possible nine so far
- Both clubs are searching for their first wins of the season
This is a tough one to call, as the pair are evenly matched on paper. Empoli will fancy their chances on home turf, though Verona are the slight favourites to get the win at the Stadio Carlo Castellani.
Our money is going on the stalemate, and there is decent value in 10/3 for the draw and under 2.5 goals. Also, put some money on the draw and both teams to score at 3/1.
The best betting odds for Empoli vs Verona
Empoli to win: 13/8 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Verona to win: 17/10 at Bet365
