Empoli vs Sampdoria » Prediction, Watch Live + Odds & Stats 16.01.2023

In the final game from Serie A this weekend, Empoli host Sampdoria on Monday night, with the home side looking to keep their recent good run going.

A very good recent run of form from Empoli has seen them move comfortably away from the relegation fight. They've picked up two wins and two draws from their last five games, with just one defeat, and that came away at league leaders Napoli.

Their two draws were also very good points, picked up away at Lazio and Udinese. The two wins came against Sassuolo and Cremonese, two sides struggling at the bottom of the table, just like Sampdoria are.

Sampdoria are currently in the relegation zone as we head into the games this weekend. They have lost five of their last six games, with a win in the other, and are really struggling for goals right now.

The win was a 2-1 victory over fellow relegation contenders Sassuolo, while in their five defeats, Sampdoria have failed to score in every one of those games.

Empoli remain without striker Mattia Destro, but Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro is back following his one game suspension.

After his red card last weekend, Sampdoria will have to do without Tomas Rincon for this game.

Empoli are very much heading in the right direction now, winning games and picking up points against good teams. This gives them a great opportunity to get another three on the board, with Sampdoria really struggling for form.

Sampdoria have lost five of their last six, and this looks another tough match for them, so it's Empoli to get the win in this one.