Empoli 1-2 Hellas Verona

Current streaks

Recent form

Empoli

Empoli have shown a mixed bag of form in their recent fixtures, with a notable upturn in their last two matches. Despite their lowly 18th position in Serie A, the club have managed to secure back-to-back victories in their most recent outings, scoring five goals in the process. This marks a significant improvement from their previous three-match losing streak across all competitions. Interestingly, Empoli's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net. The team's defensive frailties are evident, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven matches. However, their recent offensive output is encouraging, averaging 1.5 goals per game over the last six fixtures. The 3-1 away victory against Monza stands out as a particularly impressive result, potentially signalling a late surge in form as the season draws to a close.

Hellas Verona

Hellas Verona are experiencing a challenging period in Serie A, currently sitting in 15th position with 34 points from 37 games. The team's recent form has been particularly poor, with no wins in their last eight matches. Their last six games have seen three draws and three losses, indicating a struggle to secure victories. Verona's attacking prowess has been notably lacking, scoring only two goals in their last six matches, averaging a mere 0.33 goals per game. Defensively, they have conceded six goals during this period, managing just one clean sheet. A concerning statistic is that all of their recent six matches have seen under 2.5 goals, highlighting a lack of goalmouth action. The team's goal difference of -4 over these games further emphasises their difficulties in both attack and defence. Verona's inability to find the back of the net consistently, coupled with their five-game run without a clean sheet, suggests they are facing significant challenges at both ends of the pitch.

Recent home/away form

Empoli

Empoli have been struggling at home recently, with only one win in their last six matches at the Stadio Carlo Castellani. The Tuscan side have failed to score in four of these six games, highlighting their offensive woes. Despite their poor form, Empoli managed to break a three-match losing streak at home with a draw against Venezia, followed by another stalemate against Cagliari. Their most recent home victory came against Parma, offering a glimmer of hope for the struggling side. Defensively, Empoli have been relatively solid, conceding more than one goal only once in these six matches, which was in a 3-0 defeat to Bologna in the Coppa Italia. However, their inability to find the back of the net has been a significant concern, with only four goals scored across these six home fixtures.

Hellas Verona

Hellas Verona's recent away form has been particularly challenging, with the team struggling to find consistency on the road. The Gialloblu have managed just one win in their last six away matches, suffering four defeats and securing one draw. Notably, Verona are experiencing a current run of three consecutive away losses, highlighting their difficulties in securing points away from home. The team's defensive record has been relatively solid, conceding only six goals in these six matches, with one clean sheet. However, their attacking prowess has been a significant concern, as they've only managed to score twice in this period, averaging a mere 0.33 goals per game. Interestingly, all of Verona's recent away fixtures have been low-scoring affairs, with 100% of the matches featuring under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend of tight, defensive encounters when they play away from home.