Sudtirol – Empoli

Sudtiren will host a confident Empoli in what promises to be a clash of ambitions, with the home side perched second on 11 points after three wins and two draws, boasting a tidy 9‑3 goal difference. Empoli sit mid‑table in twelfth place, having collected six points from two victories and three defeats, and their -2 goal margin highlights the defensive work they will need to improve. The contrast in recent form – Sudtiro’s unbeaten run versus Empoli’s three straight losses – suggests the visitors will have to find a way to break through a defence that has kept a clean sheet in most of their games. Both clubs will be keen to close the gap to the leaders or climb out of the lower half, making the encounter a pivotal moment in their respective campaigns.