Benevento – Empoli

Benevento host Empoli in what promises to be a tightly contested Serie B fixture, with the home side perched in seventh place on seven points after two wins, a draw and two defeats, edging ahead on goal difference at 6‑5. Empoli sit a place lower in twelfth, having collected six points from two victories and three losses, trailing by a single goal on the 4‑6 ledger. The clash could see Benevento look to exploit their marginally superior attack to widen the gap, while Empoli will be eager to close the five‑point deficit and climb back into the top‑ten chase. Both clubs will be aware that a win could be pivotal in the run‑in, as the table remains tightly packed around the playoff positions.