Football Result
Romelu Lukaku 56'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
On April 14, 2025, Napoli dominated Empoli in their Italian Serie A clash at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium, securing a convincing 3-0 victory. Napoli's Scott McTominay scored twice (18', 61'), while Romelu Lukaku added another goal in the 56th minute. Napoli showcased their dominance with 63.2% possession and 17 total shots compared to Empoli's 12. Napoli's superior finishing was evident as they registered 6 shots on target, while Empoli only managed 1.
The AI's pre-game prediction of a Napoli win (59.6% probability) proved accurate, and it correctly assessed that the game wouldn't be balanced. Napoli's 4-3-3 formation effectively controlled the midfield and created numerous attacking opportunities. Empoli's 3-4-2-1 formation struggled to contain Napoli's forward line, and they committed 15 fouls in their attempt to disrupt Napoli's play.
Looking at the team's recent form, Napoli has been relatively consistent, with two wins and three draws in their last five Serie A matches before this game. Empoli, on the other hand, has struggled, with three losses and two draws in their previous five matches. Napoli's next game is away against Monza, a team that has lost their last three games, which should give them confidence. Considering the last head-to-head games, Napoli won against Monza on 2024-09-29, but Monza won on 2023-05-14.
Empoli faces Venezia in their next match. Venezia has shown some signs of improvement recently, winning their last match, but Empoli's recent form doesn't inspire confidence. Empoli's recent struggles can be attributed to their inability to score goals, as evidenced by their goalless draw against Cagliari and their 0-3 loss to Bologna. Considering the last head-to-head games, the teams had a 1-1 draw in the most recent match played on 2025-01-04.
In the context of their previous matches, Napoli maintained their dominance over Empoli, as reflected in most of their head-to-head encounters, and the statistics show Napoli's attacking superiority and Empoli's defensive weakness.
On April 14, 2025, all eyes will be on the Diego Armando Maradona stadium in Naples as Napoli takes on Empoli in a Serie A clash. An AI model has crunched the numbers and predicts a victory for the home side, assigning them a 59.6% probability of winning against Empoli's 18.1%. The draw probability stands at 22.4%. Napoli, currently boasting a team rate of 0.679, will be relying on the brilliance of young striker Antonio Rossi, whose pace and clinical finishing have made him a key player. Their recent form has been inconsistent with two wins and three draws in the last five matches, as opposed to Empoli that is struggling with three defeats and two draws.
Empoli, rated at 0.417, will be hoping to defy the odds, but their recent form doesn't inspire much confidence. In the last head-to-head games, Napoli has been more effective, even if they suffered some unexpected defeats. The midfield battle will be crucial, and Empoli will need a stellar performance from their captain, Marco Bianchi, to control the tempo. Will the AI be proven right, or can Empoli pull off a surprise in Naples? The answer will be revealed on the pitch.
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H2H Record before the game
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Draws
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