Lazio vs Empoli
6th January 1330hrs
Football – Italy – Serie A
Pick Home Win & Over 3.5 Goals
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 9/4 odds taken 0832 GMT, Wednesday 5 January
On Thursday afternoon at the Stadio Olimpico, Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio entertain Aurelio Andreazzoli’s Empoli in Serie A action. After ending 2021 with back-to-back wins over Genoa and Venezia, Biancocelesti will be looking for a third victory on the spin to kick off 2022 in style. Empoli, who sit ninth, will not be an easy nut to crack for Lazio, but the home team are the odds-on favourites with the bookies. Keep reading for the best betting odds and tips.
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Lazio Preview – Sarri’s side to secure third straight win?
Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio are in eighth place in the current Serie A standings. The Eagles have had a mixed bag of results this season, winning nine, drawing four and losing six of 19. Nevertheless, they are well and truly in the mix for the European spots.
After a poor 2-1 loss at Sassuolo, Lazio have bounced back with two important victories. They beat Genoa 3-1 at home before winning by the same scoreline at Venezia three days before Christmas. As they seek to put pressure on the teams above, Lazio will be after another three points here.
They have struggled in some recent home games, but only Juventus have left the Olimpico with all three points this season. The bookies have Lazio priced at just 3/5 to win this one.
Empoli Preview – Can the Tuscany club keep up fine away form?
Empoli were in good form at the end of 2021, losing just one of their last seven league and cup games of the year. They were beaten at home by AC Milan in their last one, but the Blues had won four and drawn two of six before that.
Empoli’s away form this term has taken many by surprise. At the halfway stage, only Roma and Verona have secured home victories over the club from Tuscany. They are unbeaten in four league and cup away fixtures, winning two and drawing two.
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Empoli are having a solid season in Serie A after winning Serie B last term. Can they cause another upset on the road this Thursday?
Lazio vs Empoli Betting Advice
Lazio ran out 3-1 winners when the duo locked horns at the Stadio Carlo Castellani back in August. The Serie B champions took a fourth-minute lead, but goals from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Manuel Lazzari and Ciro Immobile turned the game on its head before half time.
Lazio have an excellent recent record over Empoli, winning the last six Serie A meetings. Empoli’s last victory came in November 2015.
Key Facts – Lazio vs Empoli Betting Tip
- Lazio have won six in a row against Empoli
- Only Juventus have left the Olimpico with all three points this term
- Empoli have suffered just two away defeats this season
Only Atalanta, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Napoli and Juventus have picked up more away points than Empoli in this season’s Serie A. However, just Inter have a better home record than Lazio. The visitors will no doubt play their part, but our money is on the hosts. The home win and over 3.5 goals in available at the generous odds of 9/4. There is also good value in 7/5 for Lazio to be winning at half time and full time.
The best betting odds for Lazio vs Empoli
Lazio to win: 3/5 at Bet365
Draw: 17/5 at Bet365
Empoli to win: 4/1 at Bet365
