Empoli vs Cagliari

Current streaks

Recent form

Empoli

Empoli's recent form paints a concerning picture for the struggling side, who currently find themselves in 18th position in Serie A. The Tuscan club have failed to secure a victory in their last 17 matches across all competitions, a worrying run that stretches back to early February. Their defensive frailties are evident, having conceded in each of their last 22 games and failing to keep a clean sheet during this period. Empoli's attacking output has been particularly poor, scoring just three goals in their last six matches at an average of 0.5 goals per game. Their most recent outing saw them suffer a heavy 3-0 defeat to Bologna in the Coppa Italia, while their league form has been characterised by low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six matches seeing fewer than 2.5 goals. Despite their struggles, Empoli have shown some resilience in securing three draws from their last six games, including creditable 1-1 stalemates against Juventus and Como.

Cagliari

Cagliari have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with their latest victory against Monza breaking a four-match winless streak. The Sardinian side have struggled for consistency, managing only one win, two draws, and three losses in their last six games. Defensively, they have been relatively solid, conceding just five goals and keeping two clean sheets during this period. However, their attacking output has been underwhelming, with only five goals scored across the six matches. The 3-0 win over Monza stands out as a particularly impressive result, marking their highest-scoring game in this run. Despite their 15th position in Serie A, Cagliari have maintained a balanced goal difference in their last six matches, suggesting they are competitive but struggling to turn draws into wins. The prevalence of low-scoring affairs is evident, with 67% of their recent games featuring under 2.5 goals.

Recent home/away form

Empoli

Empoli's recent home form has been dismal, with the team experiencing a concerning five-match losing streak across all competitions. The Azzurri have failed to score in their last four home games, conceding 11 goals in the process. This poor run includes a particularly heavy 5-0 defeat to Atalanta in Serie A, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. Empoli have managed to find the net only twice in their last six home matches, whilst conceding a worrying average of 2.5 goals per game. Their inability to keep clean sheets at home is evident, with the team failing to do so in any of these recent fixtures. The draw against Bologna stands out as their only positive result in this period, but even that was followed by four consecutive losses, suggesting a significant downturn in their home performances.

Cagliari

Cagliari have been struggling away from home, with their recent form showing a concerning trend. The Sardinian side have managed only one win in their last six away matches, which came against Monza in early January. Since then, they've endured a run of three defeats in their last four away games, failing to score in two of those losses. Defensively, Cagliari have been relatively solid, conceding an average of 1.17 goals per game on the road. However, their attacking output has been lacklustre, scoring just 0.67 goals per match away from home. The team's defensive resilience is further highlighted by the fact that 67% of their away games have seen under 2.5 goals, although they've only managed one clean sheet in this period. Despite their struggles, Cagliari have shown some fighting spirit, earning draws against tough opponents like AC Milan and Atalanta, suggesting they can be competitive even in challenging away fixtures.