Empoli vs Como: Match Preview, Team News, Betting Tips & Odds
Team News
Empoli will be without the services of suspended midfielder Nicolas Haas and injured defender Lorenzo Tonelli. Como, meanwhile, will be missing the suspended Alberto Cerri and the injured Tommaso Arrigoni.
Empoli
Empoli come into this match on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Parma. It was their first defeat in five matches and they will be looking to bounce back with a win against Como.
The home side are expected to field a strong lineup, with Liam Henderson and Kristjan Asllani in midfield and Andrea Pinamonti and Patrick Cutrone leading the line.
Como
Como come into this match on the back of a 1-0 win over Ternana. It was their second win in a row and they will be looking to make it three in a row against Empoli.
The away side are expected to field a more defensive lineup, with Cesc Fabregas and Alessandro Bellemo in midfield and Alberto Cerri and Ettore Gliozzi leading the line.
Betting Tips
- Empoli to win: 1.80
- Draw: 3.60
- Como to win: 5.00
Prediction
Empoli are the heavy favorites to win this match. They are the home side and they have a better squad on paper. Como will be no pushovers, but Empoli should have enough quality to win the match.
Our prediction: Empoli 2-0 Como
