Empoli vs Lazio | Serie A Preview | Where to Watch, Lineups, Predictions

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·2 May 2025

Empoli vs Lazio | Serie A Preview | Where to Watch, Lineups, Predictions

Lazio have no other option but to beat Empoli if they intend to preserve their remaining Champions League hopes.

Empoli vs Lazio: Kick-Off Time, Location & Where to Watch

The Serie A clash between Empoli and Lazio kicks off at 12:30 local time on Sunday, May 4th at the Stadio Carlo Castellani in Tuscany.

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Empoli Form Guide: Recent Results & Table Position

Astonishingly, Empoli have only won a single contest thus far in 2025, when they shocked the world to eliminate Juventus from the Coppa Italia after prevailing in penalty shootouts. However, they haven’t tasted victory in Serie A since early December, which explains why they currently sit 19th in the league table, with relegation looking increasingly inevitable.

In their most recent outing, the Azzurri fell short in the Tuscan Derby against Fiorentina, suffering a 1-2 defeat. Moreover, their memorable Coppa Italia run came to an end after suffering a 1-5 defeat to Bologna on aggregate.

Lazio Form Guide: Recent Results & Table Position

Lazio were beginning to build some momentum after beating Genoa and Atalanta in their most recent away fixtures. While they had settled for a 1-1 draw against arch-rivals Roma, they were clearly the better side in the Derby della Capitale.

However, in their most recent meeting, the Biancocelesti had to rally from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Parma, which left them in 7th place. Nevertheless, Marco Baroni’s men are only two points adrift from Juventus in second place, so they remain one of the protagonists in the Champions League race.

Empoli vs Lazio: Match Insights

Lazio won the reverse fixture against Empoli by two goals to one, thanks to Pedro’s late winner.
Lazio are undefeated against Empoli in their last 12 outings. They won on 10 occasions and registered two draws.
Lazio are riding a five-match winning streak at the Castellani stadium. They scored 10 goals during this run and registered three clean sheets.
Empoli have failed to win in their last 19 matches, making it their most miserable run in the top flight.
Lazio are among four Serie A clubs that have garnered more points on the road than at home during the current campaign. The others are Atalanta, Hellas Verona and Empoli

Starting Lineups: Roberto D’Aversa & Marco Baroni’s Probable Selections

Empoli (3-4-2-1): Vasquez; Goglichidze, Ismajli, Viti; Gyasi, Kovalenko, Anjorin, Pezzella; Fazzini, Solbakken; Esposito.

Lazio (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni; Castellanos.

Predictions

Lazio have been finding success on the road during the second half of the season, while Empoli have been equally miserable home and away.

The Tuscans will put up a fight, but their already thin squad has been pared down to the bone by injuries. On the other hand, the Biancocelesti should have enough quality in their ranks to return to Rome with three points in the bag, even when they aren’t enjoying their most prosperous moment.