Empoli vs Lazio Prediction: Serie A Match on 03.06.2023

Lazio, who have already sealed their place in next season’s Champions League, will travel to the Stadio Carlo Castellani to go one-on-one against 14th-placed and in-form Empoli on Saturday at 19:00 GMT.

Empoli, who are unbeaten in their last five matches, will look to end the season on a high when they host second-placed Lazio on Saturday. Playing at home, they will look to be proactive and dynamic in their approach coming up against an in-form and quality Lazio side.

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Lazio, on 71 points, have not sealed second place behind Napoli on the Serie A table because Inter are breathing down their necks two points behind heading into the season’s final match. Lazio will look to win the final match and secure the second spot on the table.

Key Highlights

Empoli’s Midtable Season

Empoli have had an up-and-down season; their form has ebbed and flowed at times during the season. However, they have easily secured their Serie A status and kept away from the relegation fight in the business end.

Their current form highlights their fight and combative nature that has allowed them to accrue their current 43 points, 12 points above the relegation zone. They have won three times and drawn twice in their last five outings.

Their current form demonstrates the promise within the Empoli squad, one that they will look to leverage in the clash against Lazio on Saturday and build on going into next season. 

Going into the match against Lazio, Empoli will be confident in their abilities and dynamism to cause the second-placed side some problems. 

Lazio’s Champions League-Qualifying Season

Maurizio Sarri has achieved the main aim for Lazio this season; they have qualified for next season’s Champions League. However, with just two points separating them from third-placed Inter, they will need to win their final match to make sure they will finish second.

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Lazio have been in good form in recent matches. They are unbeaten in their last three matches. They have won twice and drawn once in this run. Over the last five outings, Lazio have won three times, drawn once and lost just once.

This good run of form has carried them to second on the table and ensured that they have sealed a Champions League place for next season.

Sarri will look to ensure that his charges are motivated and ready for the bruising clash away to Empoli on Saturday as they bid to end the season on a winning note and secure second place on the Serie A table. 

Injury Report

Empoli

Empoli will be without central midfielder Razvan Marin in the home clash against Lazio on Saturday. The 27-year-old midfielder is nursing a muscle injury that has kept him out of action for four matches since May 20, 2023.

Center-back Koni De Winter will also be unavailable on Saturday as he is sidelined with a sideband injury.

Lazio

Maurizio Sarri will be without the services of right0-back Adam Marusic in the clash against Empoli on Saturday. The experienced 30-year-old is sidelined with an inguinal Hernia, which has kept him out for one match so far. 

Possible Lineups

Empoli

G. Vicario; L. Cacace, S. Luperto, A. Ismajli, T. Ebuehi; A. Grassi, N. Haas; N. Cambiaghi, J. Fazzini, J. Akpa-Akpro; R. Piccoli

Lazio

I. Provedel; M. Lazzari, N. Casale, A. Ramagnoli, E. Hysaj; S. Milinkovic-Savic, M. Vecino, L. Alberto; Pedro, C. Immobile, M. Zaccagni

Prediction

Empoli will look to be compact coming up against a rampant and attacking Lazio side. They will be disciplined in their shape, defending narrow and in numbers and stringing together passes to attack on the counter.

Lazio will dominate the ball and set the tempo of the match. They will use their quick and vertical passing to create chances.

Lazio will win the match and secure second place in Serie A.

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