Empoli 0-1 Napoli

Current streaks

Recent form

Empoli

Empoli's recent form shows a mixed but generally positive trend, with the team currently sitting in a respectable 10th position in Serie A. Over their last six games, they've displayed resilience with three draws, including impressive goalless stalemates against strong opponents Juventus and Fiorentina. The team has been particularly solid defensively, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average. Their attacking output has been modest but consistent, scoring in four out of the six matches. Notably, Empoli secured back-to-back wins in mid-September, including a 2-0 victory over Cagliari in Serie A and a 2-1 triumph against Torino in the Coppa Italia. The majority of their recent matches (67%) have been low-scoring affairs with under 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards tight, defensive encounters.

Napoli

Napoli's recent form has been exceptional, showcasing a dominant run with five wins and one draw in their last six matches across all competitions. The team is currently topping the Serie A table with an impressive 16 points from 7 games. Their offensive prowess is evident, having scored 16 goals in these six matches, averaging 2.67 goals per game. Defensively, they've been rock-solid, conceding only 2 goals (0.33 per game) and keeping 4 clean sheets. A standout performance was their 5-0 victory over Palermo in the Coppa Italia, demonstrating their ability to overwhelm opponents. The team's consistency is highlighted by their current three-game winning streak, and their ability to score prolifically is reflected in the fact that 67% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals.

Recent home/away form

Empoli

Empoli's recent home form presents an intriguing pattern of defensive solidity coupled with offensive struggles. The team has maintained an impressive run of three consecutive 0-0 draws in Serie A matches, showcasing their ability to keep clean sheets against strong opponents like Fiorentina and Juventus. This defensive prowess is further emphasized by their record of four clean sheets in the last six home games. However, their goal-scoring has been inconsistent, with a high-scoring 4-1 victory against Catanzaro in the Coppa Italia contrasting sharply with their goalless Serie A performances. The team's last six home games have seen them go undefeated in their last four matches (2 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss), but the lack of goals in league play is a notable concern, with 83% of their recent home games featuring under 2.5 goals.

Napoli

Napoli's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with only one win in their last six road games. Despite their overall strong league position, their away performances have been inconsistent. The team has struggled to find consistent goal-scoring form, managing only 7 goals in 6 games, but they've shown defensive resilience with two clean sheets. Notably, there was a high-scoring game against Cagliari where Napoli won 4-0, contrasting sharply with a 3-0 loss to Hellas Verona. The team has alternated between high-scoring affairs and tighter contests, with half their games seeing over 2.5 goals. Interestingly, Napoli has maintained an exact balance in goals scored and conceded (7 each), reflecting their current goal difference of zero in these away matches.