Empoli hosts Venezia in a high-stakes Serie A showdown on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Stadio Carlo Castellani. Both sides are battling to avoid relegation, making this encounter a crucial fixture in the Serie A survival race.
📅 Match Details
| Match | Empoli vs Venezia |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, April 19, 2025 |
| Time | 8:45 PM CET / 7:45 PM BST / 2:45 PM ET |
| Venue | Stadio Carlo Castellani, Empoli |
| Competition | Serie A 2024/25 – Matchday 32 |
🔁 Head-to-Head Record
| Total Meetings | Empoli Wins | Venezia Wins | Draws | Avg. Goals per Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2.43 |
- Empoli won 2-1 in the last Serie A meeting.
- Venezia hasn’t won at the Castellani since 2002.
📊 Team Form and Standings
| Team | Position | Last 5 Matches | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empoli | 17th | D-L-D-L-W | 28 |
| Venezia | 19th | L-W-L-L-D | 26 |
- Empoli sits just above the relegation zone.
- Venezia needs a win to escape 19th place.
🌟 Key Players to Watch
Empoli:
- Mattia Destro – Veteran forward, critical in converting half-chances.
- Razvan Marin – Midfield engine and set-piece specialist.
Venezia:
- Tanner Tessmann – The American midfielder is key to breaking Empoli’s lines.
- Joel Pohjanpalo – Venezia’s top scorer, aerial threat, and clinical finisher.
⚽ Tactical Preview
| Team | Formation | Style of Play | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empoli | 4-3-1-2 | Compact & reactive | Central build-up, counters | Defensive width |
| Venezia | 3-5-2 | Aggressive pressing | Wing-backs, set-pieces | Vulnerable to fast breaks |
- Expect Empoli to sit deep and counter.
- Venezia will try to overload wide areas with wing-back overlaps.
🔮 Predictions
| Category | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Score | Empoli 1–1 Venezia |
| Key Stat | Venezia has just 1 win in last 6 |
| Possession | Empoli 47% – 53% Venezia |
| Shots on Target | Empoli 3 – 4 Venezia |
- A tense draw is expected with both sides cautious about making mistakes.
📺 How to Watch Empoli vs Venezia Live
- Italy: DAZN / Sky Sport Serie A
- UK: TNT Sports
- USA: Paramount+ / CBS Sports Golazo
- India: JioCinema / Sports18
- Africa: SuperSport Football
- Rest of the World: Check your local Serie A broadcaster
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