Match Details
The match between Cagliari and Empoli is scheduled to take place on December 30, 2023, at the Unipol Domus stadium. It is a Serie A regular season match, and the odds currently favor Cagliari with a local winner odd of 2.14.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Cagliari and Empoli have faced each other several times in the past. In their most recent encounter on February 13, 2022, they played out a draw with a final score of 1-1. The previous matches between these two teams have seen goals being scored frequently, with an average of over three goals per game.
Team Form: Cagliari
Cagliari has been struggling in recent matches across various competitions. In their last six games, they have won only one match while losing four and drawing one. Their goal-scoring record stands at five goals scored and nine conceded during this period. In Serie A, Cagliari currently sits at the 18th position with 13 points from 17 matches played.
In their most recent match against Verona in Serie A, Cagliari suffered a disappointing defeat with a scoreline of 0-2. This loss further highlights their struggles to secure positive results in recent weeks.
Team Form: Empoli
Empoli’s form hasn’t been much better than Cagliari’s recently. They have managed just one win in their last six matches across all competitions while losing three and drawing two. During this period, they scored six goals but conceded nine.
In Serie A, Empoli finds themselves even lower in the standings than Cagliari at the moment – sitting in the 19th position with just 12 points from 17 matches played.
Their latest outing against Lazio ended in a 0-2 defeat, adding to their recent string of poor results.
Key Players
For Cagliari, Leonardo Pavoletti has been a standout performer in the attacking department. He has scored four goals and provided one assist so far this season. Another player to watch out for is Nahitan Michel Nández Acosta, who has contributed with one goal and one assist from midfield.
Empoli’s Francesco Caputo has been their main source of goals, finding the back of the net four times this season. In midfield, Răzvan Gabriel Marin has shown his quality with consistent performances.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent form and statistical analysis, both teams have struggled defensively, conceding more goals than they have scored. Cagliari’s home record in Serie A shows three wins, two draws, and three losses from eight matches played at their stadium. Empoli’s away record is equally concerning with two wins, one draw, and five losses from eight matches played on the road.
Cagliari’s offensive struggles are evident as they have only managed to score 16 goals in 17 Serie A matches so far this season. Empoli hasn’t fared much better offensively either with just ten goals scored during the same period.
Prediction: Cagliari 1 – 1 Empoli
Given both teams’ recent form and struggles to secure positive results consistently, it is difficult to separate them in this match. Considering their head-to-head history as well as their defensive vulnerabilities showcased recently, a draw seems like a probable outcome for this encounter.
