Salernitana and Empoli could be in a better place in the Serie A standings. Both are currently digging in for battles to avoid relegation. Empoli is in a better place to stay up in Serie A; however, Empoli will still have a lot of work to do.
Salernitana vs Empoli Picks
- Serie A Pick: Draw and UNDER.
People making Salernitana vs Empoli betting picks will see that Salernitana has only won two matches all season. Salernitana has struggled to score and hasn’t been able to string together solid performances in consecutive Serie A matchups. Playing Empoli will provide Salernitana an opportunity to play against a team that is also fighting for their lives.
Salernitana vs Empoli Odds
Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Salernitana | pk, -½ +112 | +145 | O 2, 2½ -105 |
Empoli | pk, +½ -132 | +195 | U 2, 2½ -115 |
Draw | +225 |
Serie A odds show that Salernitana is +145 to win on the three-way moneyline. Empoli is +195 to win the game in regulation, while the match is +225 to end in a draw. The over/under has been set at 2.5 goals.
Both teams to score is -109, while no is -120. US Salernitana is -141 on the tie/no-bet moneyline, while Empoli is +116 according to BetUS.
Salernitana vs Empoli Information
Salernitana vs Empoli
Location of the game: Stadio Arechi, Salerno, Italy
Date & Time: Feb. 9, 2024 2:45 p.m.
How to watch: Paramount+
Salernitana vs Empoli Analysis
Salernitana is in a tailspin
The home side ended 2023 with a big win over Hellas Verona. People looking at Salernitana vs Empoli betting picks will see that Salernitana has lost five of its past six matches. Salernitana was forced to settle for a scoreless draw with Torino last time out.
Salernitana has only scored 19 goals in 23 matches this season. Antonio Candreva leads Salernitana with five goals.
Key Injuries
There was no injury report available for these Serie A teams.
Betting Trends to Know
- Salernitana has lost five of its past six matches.
- Salernitana has allowed two or more goals in five of its past six matches.
Empoli is playing strong defense
Empoli only had possession for 49 percent in its last match, but anyone making Salernitana vs Empoli betting picks will see Empoli keep Genoa off the board to settle for a draw. They fought hard to preserve a 1-1 draw with title-hopeful Juventus in the match before that.
Empoli has limited its last four opponents to an xG of .8 or less. Despite that, Empoli has only picked up one win during that stretch, a 3-0 win over Monza. Serie A statistics show Szymon Zurkowski leads Empoli with four goals despite only appearing in four matches. Francesco Caputo has scored three goals in 15 matches.
Zurkowski scored all three goals in their win over Monza.
Key Injuries
There was no injury report available for these soccer teams.
Betting Trends to Know
- Empoli has shut out two of its last three opponents.
- Empoli’s last match ended in a scoreless draw.
Salernitana vs Empoli Betting Picks
Empoli isn’t high among the odds to win Serie A. But Empoli could improve its odds to stay up in Serie A if it collects a few wins down the stretch. Playing Salernitana is a good opportunity to pick up points on the road. This will be a close match where Empoli nets a late winner.
This match will go under the total. Both teams have had a hard time finishing in the final third all season. When the two teams met the first time, they were only able to produce one goal between them. This won’t be a match where either team puts up big numbers in the goal column.
For your Serie A picks, it may be best to bet Empoli spread to protect against a draw in this match. People making Salernitana vs Empoli betting picks won’t be surprised if this match ends in a draw. Neither team has been consistent this season, even against other relegation sides;
Salernitana vs Empoli Prediction
- Serie A Pick: Draw and UNDER.
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