Empoli – Sudtirol

Empoli, sitting twelfth in the table with six points from two wins and three defeats and a modest -2 goal difference, will host second‑placed Sudtirol, who sit on eleven points after three victories and two draws and enjoy a comfortable +6 margin. The gap in form is stark: Sudtirol have yet to lose a game this season, while Empoli have struggled to find consistency. A win for the home side would be a vital boost in the relegation battle, but the visitors’ unbeaten run and superior goal tally suggest they will enter the match as clear favorites. The clash promises to be a pivotal test for Empoli’s survival hopes against a Sudtirol side eager to cement their place near the top.