Monza, currently struggling in the lower half of the table, will be looking to leverage their home advantage against Empoli, who are slightly better positioned. The odds favor Empoli with a 1.69 chance of winning, reflecting their stronger form this season. Monza's odds of 4.96 suggest a challenging task ahead, while the draw stands at 3.64, indicating a competitive match.
Monza's season has been marked by inconsistency, with an average of 0.71 goals per game and a possession rate of 48.11%. Their defense has been porous, conceding 1.8 goals per match, which could be exploited by Empoli's attackers. Empoli, on the other hand, has shown resilience with a slightly better goal-scoring record of 0.77 goals per game and a solid defensive setup, conceding 1.57 goals per match.
Head-to-head statistics reveal a balanced rivalry, but Empoli's tactical approach, focusing on quick transitions and exploiting Monza's defensive lapses, could be the key to their success. Monza will need to improve their passing accuracy and defensive organization to counter Empoli's threats.