Two teams that started their season in opposite ways. However, it was clear from the outset that Reggiana’s match against Palermo would be complicated, and not just a little. The Sicilians have only one goal: promotion. This is in stark contrast to the Emiliani, who want to avoid the playouts at the end of the season at all costs.
Pagliuca’s Empoli, on the other hand, has the same goal as Palermo. Pagliuca did very well with Juve Stabia last year and has now raised the bar. Their debut saw an important victory against Mantova, and there was a clear feeling that the Tuscans have already settled into the championship they will have to face: Serie B requires completely different characteristics than the top flight, a different attitude, and the ability to fight in the moments that matter in the game.
That said, it is clear that the technical qualities on the field—and the mentality—lead us to say that Empoli starts as the favorites. Of course, it will be a very complicated game, a challenge to be taken with a grain of salt and, above all, a game that, at least as we see it, has one certainty at this moment. Let’s see what that is.
Odds comparison
Empoli’s victory is quoted at 2.25 on Goldbet and Lottomatica and at 2.25 on Snai. The GOAL sign is 1.80 on Goldbet and Lottomatica.
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The prediction
The GOAL odds – meaning both teams will score – are the most tempting at the moment. Also because they are quite high. The two defenses must also be in top form, which allows us to say that both Reggiana and Empoli could score. Keep an eye out for a possible away win as well.
Probable lineups for Reggiana-Empoli
REGGIANA (3-4-2-1): E. Motta; Libutti, Papetti, Bonetti; Rover, Reinhart, Bertagnoli, Marras; Tavsan, M. Portanova; Gondo.
EMPOLI (3-5-1-1): Fulignati; Curto, Lovato, Guarino; Elia, Belardinelli, G. Yepes, Ignacchiti, F. Carboni; Ilie; Popov.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-2