Lecce vs Empoli: Serie A Match Preview and Line-Ups for November 8, 2024

Lecce is set to host Empoli in a crucial Serie A match on November 8, 2024, as part of the 12th round of fixtures. Lecce, currently at the bottom of the Serie A table with just eight points from their first 11 matches, faces a significant challenge against Empoli, who are six points better and sit eight places above them in 12th position.

The match will see Nikola Krstovic leading the line for Lecce, while Empoli will start with Lorenzo Colombo and Pietro Pellegri up front. The confirmed line-ups include Lecce in a 4-3-3 formation with Falcone in goal, and Empoli in a 3-5-2 formation with Vasquez as the goalkeeper.

Lecce’s recent form has been concerning, with only one win in their last nine matches across Serie A and the Coppa Italia. They have struggled offensively, averaging just 0.17 goals per game in this period. In contrast, Empoli has shown slightly better form, scoring an average of 1.56 goals per match this season.

The historical matchup between Lecce and Empoli has been competitive, with each team securing two victories and four draws in their last eight encounters. Both teams have scored an equal number of goals (9) during these meetings, averaging 2.08 goals per match overall.

Lecce will be without several key players due to injuries, including Ante Rebic, Lassana Coulibaly, Frederic Guilbert, and others. Empoli also faces injury issues, with players like Pietro Pellegri, Alberto Grassi, and Mattia Viti out indefinitely.

The match is predicted to be closely contested, with some predictions suggesting a 1-1 draw or a slight edge to Empoli given their superior form and attacking capabilities).