Catanzaro – Empoli

The clash at the Stadio Nicola Ceravolo sees 19th‑placed Catanzaro host 12th‑placed Empoli in what promises to be a decisive encounter for both sides. Catanzaro have managed only three points from five matches, their solitary win offset by four defeats and a modest -4 goal difference (5‑9), while Empoli sit on six points, also from five games, having secured two victories but conceding six and scoring four. With Empoli looking to climb back into the top half, a win would lift them to 15 points and solidify a mid‑table position, whereas a victory for Catanzaro could spark a crucial revival and narrow the gap to the safety zone. The two teams have yet to meet this season, adding an extra layer of intrigue to a fixture that could reshape the lower‑mid table battle.