Roma are playing on the road and have been in better form lately, and they are eager to stay in the race for European qualification with this win. Empoli, on the other hand, will be hoping to win at home to get more points. Combining the strength and form of the two teams, it is predicted that Roma is expected to win this match with their strong offense and defense, but Empoli may also create certain threats through their home field advantage.
Core players:
Empoli:
Nicholas Haas
- The midfielder is a key player for Empoli and his organization and passing abilities are vital to the team's attack.
Leonardo Mancuso
- Forward, his speed and shooting skills will be the main threat to Empoli's offense.
Rome:
Paulo Dybala
- The heart of Roma's offense, his creativity and ability to shoot are very important to the team.
Lorenzo Pellegrini
- A big midfielder, his organization, passing and scoring abilities are key to Roma's ability to control the pace of the game.
Injury situation:
Empoli:
Fabiano Parisi
- will miss the game due to a hamstring injury.
Alberto Grassi
- Sprained ankle, questionable.
Rome:
Smolin (name)
- Knee injury, not expected to play.
Mattia de Silvestri.
- Calf muscle strain, availability not yet determined.
Tactical Style:
Empoli:
Empoli usually plays a 4-3-1-2 formation that emphasizes midfield control and quick counterattacks. The team focuses on creating chances through midfield passing and the speed of the forwards, while relying on a solid backline to defend against opponents' attacks.
Rome:
Roma's preferred 3-4-2-1 formation focuses on high pressing and quick attacking. The team looks for attacking opportunities through passing in midfield and quick raids from the forwards, while relying on solid defense and quick returns to counter the opponent's attacks.
Recent team performance:
Empoli:
Empoli have struggled in their last five matches, posting one win, one draw and three losses. The team has picked up on the offensive end, but still needs to step up on the defensive end.
Rome:
Roma's last five matches have resulted in three wins, one draw and one loss, a relatively good performance. The team has shown strong firepower in the offensive end, the defensive end is also more solid, the overall status is better.
