Four games take place in Italy from Serie A this Sunday, and the second to kick off is a game where AC Milan host Empoli. The home side are pushing hard for second, and could go ahead of Juventus as they play first, while Empoli saw their good run come to an end last weekend, they are in 14th, but just two points ahead of the relegation zone.
AC Milan Form GuideI've been really impressed with AC Milan and they are keeping the pressure on second placed Juventus. They've cut the gap, it's one point before we kick off, but with AC Milan playing first on Sunday, this is a chance for them to go ahead and put the pressure on Juventus, who kick off straight after this game.
I've been impressed with AC Milan recently, they played in Europe on Thursday night, and won 4-2 against Slavia Paraha to take a nice advantage into the second leg. Before that, a good 1-0 win away at Lazio, and before that a 1-1 home tie with Atalanta, all three can be seen as really good results.
Empoli Form GuideEmpoli had been on a really good run, one that has taken them away from the relegation zone, though the gap isn't huge and there is more work to be done. They begin the weekend in 14th, but are just two points ahead of the relegation zone, so just one result could completely change the picture.
Their defeat last week was with a team down in the relegation zone too, to make matters worse, as they lost 1-0 at home to Cagliari, a game viewed as a six pointer beforehand. Before that, Empoli went six games unbeaten, with three wins and three draws.
Match PredictionA big game for both sides, I am taking AC Milan to win this game, they are playing really well now, and will know how big an opportunity this is for them. They take on an Empoli side who lost for the first time in a while last weekend, and I think they lose again this weeekend.
