Frosinone is set to host struggling Empoli in a Serie A showdown on Monday at the Stadio Benito Stirpe. With both teams looking to make their mark in the league, this match promises to be an exciting clash.
Match Preview
In their previous outing, Frosinone made headlines by losing a 3-0 lead in the final 20 minutes, resulting in a dramatic 4-3 defeat against Claudio Ranieri’s Cagliari.
A Matias Soule brace and Marco Brescianini strike seemed to secure a victory for Cagliari, only for Gaetano Oristanio’s 72nd-minute goal to trigger an astonishing comeback.
Despite the disappointment in the last match, Frosinone’s home record is impressive, with three victories and a draw in four home matches, ranking as the seventh-best in Serie A. They are eager to bounce back from last week’s collapse.
Empoli, on the other hand, has been struggling both defensively and offensively.
They have scored the fewest goals in Serie A and have one of the weakest defensive records in the league.
However, they managed to secure two victories this season, both when they found the back of the net.
Frosinone Serie A form: D, D, L, W, L, L
Frosinone form (all competitions): D, L, W, L, L, W
Empoli Serie A form: L, W, L, D, W, L
Team News
Frosinone has several injured players for the upcoming game, including Francesco Gelli, Abdou Harroui, Sergio Kalaj, Giuseppe Caso, Marvin Cuni, and Soufiane Bidaoui.
Matias Soule, who scored a brace in the previous match, is looking to continue his goal-scoring form.
Empoli will be without Youssef Maleh, who is suspended due to accumulating five yellow cards.
Giuseppe Pezzella and Mattia Destro are also ruled out, and Tommaso Baldanzi’s availability is uncertain.
Predicted Starting Lineups:
Frosinone:
- Turati;
- Oyono, Romagnoli, Okoli, Marchizza;
- Mazzitelli, Barrenechea;
- Soule, Reinier, Baez;
- Cheddira
Empoli:
- Berisha;
- Ebuehi, Ismajli, Luperto, Cacace;
- Marin, Grassi, Fazzini;
- Cambiaghi, Caputo, Cancellieri
Prediction:
Despite Empoli’s recent win at Fiorentina, Frosinone’s strong home record suggests they will secure a routine victory in this Serie A encounter.
- Our prediction: Prediction: Frosinone 2-0 Empoli