Empoli – Ascoli

Empoli host Ascoli in what promises to be a decisive clash in the lower half of the table, with the home side languishing in 12th place on six points after two wins and three defeats, scoring just four goals while conceding six. Ascoli arrive in Florence on the back of a solid campaign, sitting fifth with ten points from three wins, a draw and a single loss, and a comfortable +3 goal difference (seven scored, four conceded). The gap between the two sides is stark: Empoli will be desperate to close the four‑point deficit and spark a revival, whereas Ascoli will look to extend their push toward the top‑half. Historically, the encounter has been tightly contested, but Ascoli’s recent form gives them a clear edge heading into the match. Both teams will need to find the net – Empoli to end a three‑game winless streak and Ascoli to maintain momentum in the race for European spots.