The Serie A match between Empoli and Lecce will take place at Stadio Carlo Castellani on Monday at 11:00 pm IST.
Empoli aims to steer clear of the relegation zone after the completion of Serie A’s 15th round as they host Lecce at Stadio Carlo Castellani on Monday. Currently occupying the 17th position, Empoli has earned just one point in their last two matches. Meanwhile, their upcoming opponents, Lecce, have had a similarly challenging run, collecting two points from their last two fixtures.
Empoli is facing a precarious situation, but the struggles of other teams have kept them from slipping into the Serie A relegation zone. Under Aurelio Andreazzoli, who took over in September, Empoli secured crucial wins against Fiorentina and Napoli but suffered setbacks against teams like Frosinone and Sassuolo. Their recent 1-1 draw with Genoa showed promise as they fought back from a first-half deficit. While a single point is a positive step, Empoli needs to capitalize on this and strive for better results to improve their league standing.
Empoli’s ability to overcome Lecce on Monday remains uncertain, given the visitors’ recent performance of two draws in 270 minutes of play. Despite drawing against Milan, Hellas Verona, and Bologna, Lecce’s matches have been far from dull, consistently scoring and conceding goals. Notably, they had a potential late winner disallowed by VAR in a 2-2 draw against Milan. Lecce, aiming to break a winless streak of 10 matches, is eager to secure a victory at Castellani after their last triumph against Genoa in September. The Puglia-based club seeks to end their winless run in Serie A.
Empoli probable starting lineup: Berisha, Bereszynski, Ismajli, Luperto, Cacace, Fazzini, Ranocchia, Maleh, Cancellieri, Caputo, Cambiaghi
Lecce probable starting lineup: Falcone, Gendrey, Pongracic, Baschiroto, Dorgu, Gonzalez, Ramadani, Strefezza, Oudin, Banda, Krstovic
Empoli
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Genoa | 1-1 (D) |
| Sassuolo | 3-4 (L) |
| Napoli | 1-0 (W) |
| Frosinone | 1-2 (L) |
| Atalanta | 0-3 (L) |
Lecce
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Bologna | 1-1 (D) |
| Verona | 2-2 (D) |
| AC Milan | 2-2 (D) |
| AS Roma | 1-2 (L) |
| Parma | 2-4 (L) |
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Empoli beat Lecce | 1-0 |
| Lecce draw Empoli | 1-1 |
| Empoli beat Lecce | 2-1 |
| Lecce draw Empoli | 2-2 |
| Lecce draw Empoli | 2-2 |
The Serie A match between Empoli and Lecce will take place at Stadio Carlo Castellani on Monday at 11:00 pm IST.
| Empoli vs Lecce | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 11 |
| Venue | Stadio Carlo Castellani |
| Kickoff time in Italy | 6:30 pm (Monday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:00 pm (Monday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Bet365, Onefootball while those in Italy can watch the match live via SKY Go Italia, 214 DAZN Zona, DAZN Italia.
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