Napoli vs Empoli Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Serie A 2024-25

Antonio Conte’s side are very well in the title race. 

Napoli have a huge clash coming up as the title race heats up. They are set to tussle with Empoli in round 32 of Serie A action. This clash is set to take place at the iconic Estadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Napoli have performed very well this season as they fight for the Scudetto. They are trailing Inter Milan by three points at the top with seven matches remaining. The last five matches have been good for them, with two wins and three draws. However, they will have to start winning all the remaining matches to have a chance at the trophy.

Meanwhile, Empoli are very much in danger of relegation this season. They currently find themselves in the 18th position, two points from safety. Their form has been particularly concerning as they are without a win in sixteen matches.

Goalscoring has been a problem for them, having scored two in their last five. If they start scoring goals more regularly, then things can be different. 

Kick-off

Location: Naples, Italy

Stadium: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

Date: Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Kick-off Time: 12:15 AM IST /  Monday, 14 April 2025: 6:45 PM GMT/ 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT

Referee: Michael Fabbri

VAR: In use

Form:

Napoli (in all competitions): D-W-D-W-D

Empoli (in all competitions): L-L-D-L-D

Players to Watch

Romelu Lukaku (Napoli)

Romelu Lukaku is enjoying a fine goal-scoring season this term. The veteran forward has scored 11 goals for them in the league. Not only goalscoring, but he also helped the team by providing eight assists.

His hold-up play and ability to link up have been a treat to watch. However, he will be aiming to improve his tally after scoring just two goals in his last five matches.

In 2025 only Mateo Retegui has been involved in more goals (11) than Romelu Lukaku in Serie A (9 — five goals and four assists). 🇧🇪📰@OptaPaolo pic.twitter.com/utphkq2Abn

— Napoli Zone (@TheNapoliZone) April 5, 2025

Mattia Viti (⁠Empoli)

Mattia Viti has emerged as an integral part of this setup. He has put on some excellent displays at the back for them this season. Viti has already racked up 37 tackles and 40 interceptions, while also making 79 ball recoveries.

His presence of mind and athleticism help him to position himself in the right place, sensing the danger.   

Match Facts

• Napoli and Empoli have not drawn any of their last 13 matches against each other
• The former played a 1-1 draw against Bologna in the last Serie A outing
• Empoli were held to a goalless draw against Cagliari in the last Serie A outing

Napoli vs Empoli: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Romelu Lukaku to score the first goal– 10/3 with bet365
• Tip 2: Napoli to win this match– 3/10 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Game to end with goals under 3.5– 3/10 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Napoli have several issues for this match. The trio of Leonardo Spinazzola, Nikita Contini and Alessandro Buongiorno remain sidelined due to injuries. Also, Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa remain suspended here. 

Buongiorno medical update 👇https://t.co/EbQWq2OVoi

— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) April 11, 2025

Empoli also have several injury concerns in their squad. The injury list includes Ardian Ismajli, Christian Kouame, Tino Anjorin, Marco Silvestri, Nicolas Haas, Pietro Pellegri, Saba Sazonov, Szymon Zurkowski, and Youssef Maleh. This is a staggering amount of injuries that have derailed their progress this season. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 17

Napoli– 9

Empoli– 6

Draws – 2

Predicted Lineup

Napoli predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Meret (GK); Marin, Rrahmani, Jesus, Olivera; Billing, Lobotka, Gilmour; Politano, Lukaku, Neres

Empoli predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Vasquez (GK); Goglichidze, Marianucci, Viti; Sambia, Grassi, Henderson, Pezzella; Esposito, Cacace; Colombo

Match Prediction

Napoli have been performing brilliantly as they fight for the title. With the competition heating up, they cannot afford to lose here. Considering Empoli’s poor form, we expect them to secure the victory here. 

Prediction: Napoli 2-0 Empoli

Telecast Details

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UK –  TNT Sports 2

US –  fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – SuperSport, DStv

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