Cagliari vs Empoli Prediction & Betting Tips - Serie A

Prediction published on 18/09/2024, 12:30  by Sridhar Bhamidi | Modified on 18/09/2024 at 23:42 in Serie A Predictions

Cagliari’s search for their first win of the 2024-25 Serie A campaign sees them host an unbeaten Empoli side this week. This match at the Sardegna Arena on Friday could be a tight game, but one where our prediction favors at least a point for the visitors.

After four rounds, Cagliari are 19th in the standings with two points and just one above the bottom-placed Venezia. Empoli are eighth after four matches, with six points from one win and three draws. Cagliari are coming off a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Napoli, although the score was bloated by three goals conceded beyond the hour mark.

That result marked a second consecutive league defeat for the Islanders, both without scoring. With a poor record at this venue in the recent matches, it is tough to back them here to break that trend. Empoli will travel with a confident frame of mind after holding Juventus to a 0-0 draw. That keeps them unbeaten in the season with three draws and a win.

Empoli's lone win has come on the road when they defeated Roma 2-1 on matchday two, so the visitors can’t be taken lightly. In fact, last season saw them hold Cagliari to a 0-0 draw at this venue, and they will once again fancy their chances and keep their unbeaten start intact.