Lazio will be looking to continue their charge to the Europa League with a much-needed win over an Empoli side desperately fighting to avoid relegation.
Kick-Off Time, Location & Where to Watch
The Serie A clash between Lazio and Empoli off at 12:30 local time on Sunday 12th May at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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Lazio Form Guide: Recent Results & Table Position
Lazio have been in relatively strong form since the arrival of Tudor back in March, winning five of their eight matches under the Croatian tactician. Whilst their last outing was a tough 2-2 draw with Monza, the team had secured three consecutive wins over Hellas Verona, Genoa and Salernitana.
The Biancocelesti now find themselves seventh in the Serie A table with three matches left to play, sitting eight points behind fourth-place Bologna and four behind intercity rivals Roma.
Empoli Form Guide: Recent Results & Table Position
Empoli had looked positive in the first half of the campaign but have hit a vein of dire form in recent months, managing just two wins in their last nine league matches, a run that’s left them 17th in the table.
The Tuscan outfit only sit two points ahead of relegation candidates Udinese and need to pick up as many points as possible in the remaining three games to try and avoid the drop to Serie B.
Lazio vs Empoli: Match Insights
- Lazio haven’t suffered a defeat at home in their last four outings, giving them confidence.
- Empoli haven’t found the back of the net in their last four away trips, pilling on the pressure.
- The Biancocelesti have a strong recent history against their Tuscan opponents, being undefeated in their last 10 meetings, winning eight and drawing two.
- Empoli have scored the least amount of average goals in Serie A this campaign, managing a paltry 0.7 per game.
Starting Lineups: Igor Tudor & Davide Nicola’s Probable Selections
Lazio (3-4-2-1): Mandas; Patric, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Lazzari, Guendouzi, Kamada, Marusic; Felipe Anderson, Zaccagni; Immobile.
Empoli (3-4-1-2): Caprile; Bereszynski, Luperto, Ismajli; Gyasi, Grassi, Marin, Pezzella; Fazzini; Niang, Cambiaghi.