Empoli could very easily ensure promotion this season considering the playing squad they’ve got. They’ve been merciless at home this season simply crushing all of their opponents. They recorded as many as 6 wins, with just 1 draw, scoring incredible 18 goals at the same time! Their problems came in the away games, where they have got only 1 win and modest 5 points. They will catch the winning rhythm on the road sooner or later, and that’s when they will come much closer to the leading Ancona. Only Triestina managed to win points against Empoli, so the hosts surely can’t allow any letdown in front of their fans. They have a serious team and are holding the role of favorites which they will have to justify in this match. They can satisfy their ambitions with a win only, which they’re surely aware of.
Results better than their play
Cesena doesn’t appear to be the team that could make a good result this season, even though they’ve got 26 points after the first 15 rounds. Their main characteristic is defense, which brought them good results on many occasions. They conceded just 7 goals this season, out of which two came on the road. They would be very pleased with one point against Empoli, so they will certainly have the same approach to the game as they did so far. They’ll play a bit more closed, with the intention to keep a clean sheet and satisfy their ambitions. But, they will be facing one of the best offenses of the league, so their defense will be facing a very tough challenge.
The quality difference and home pitch will prevail
Empoli is the more quality side than Cesena without any dilemma, so the they will have to justify the role of favorites in this game. Besides, they will be having a home field advantage, so anything but their win would be a surprise and wouldn’t satisfy their great ambitions. The visitors would settle for one point, but are very far from taking it. I’ll give an advantage to the hosts and believe they will win this game.
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Prediction:
Tip: 1
Odd: 2.11
Bookie: Bet365
Stake: 7 /10
Tipster: Kather
