Lecce and Empoli were both held to draws in their previous matches in Serie A, meaning both will be looking to get back to winning ways when they return to action in the Italian top flight on Monday.
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Empoli will be in front of their home fans on Monday, as they look to ease their aid their position in the Italian standings. They come into this match sitting 17th in the table, and they are just a point clear of the bottom three. However, they have gone two without a win in the top-flight, and have picked up just one win from their last five.
Empoli will certainly need to be better at both ends of the field if they are to enhance their chances of staying in the division this term, as they have netted a league-low of just nine goals. Meanwhile, they have already allowed 26 goals, which is among the worst defences in the division. Last weekend, they played out a cagey 1-1 draw against Genoa away from home. But, a return to winning ways could see them climb the standings.
Lecce are currently sitting more comfortably in the table than their rivals, as they come into this round of Serie A matches in 13th. The Italian side has won three of their 14 matches so far this term, and they have suffered just four defeats. However, draws have been a regular issue in recent weeks after playing out ties in each of their last three.
But, a fourth win of the season on Monday could see them rise into the top half of the standings, depending on other results. Lecce played out a 1-1 draw in their previous match in the competition, with their equalising goal being netted in the tenth minute of injury time by Roberto Piccoli.
Empoli vs Lecce Head to Head
Empoli landed a 1-0 victory in this exact fixture last term, which extended their unbeaten record against Lecce to five matches across the top two divisions. However, three of the last five matches between these sides have ended in draws. Lecce’s only win in six against their rivals was achieved in October 2009.
Empoli vs Lecce Prediction
Empoli’s record in this fixture is encouraging, but it could be hard to ignore their leaky defensive record this term. Therefore, we will be taking a chance on Lecce, who have been stronger at both ends of the field throughout the first half of the season.
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