Vicenza Virtus – Empoli

Vicenza Virtus host Empoli in a crucial Serie B clash as the home side sit 17th with five points from five games, having scored seven and conceded ten. Empoli, perched just above the relegation zone in 12th place, carry six points after two wins and three defeats, their four goals offset by six conceded. The gap in points is slim, but Empoli’s slightly better defensive record could prove decisive against a Vicenza outfit that has struggled to keep clean sheets. Both teams will be eager to close the gap to safety, turning this encounter into a potentially pivotal battle for survival.