Empoli vs Monza – Serie B Clash Prediction & Analysis | Extratips

Welcome to Extratips, your go-to place for smart football predictions! Empoli faces Monza on October 1st, 18:30, in a key Serie B showdown. Both teams sit mid-table – Empoli is 9th with 0 points, Monza is 11th with 0 points. The bookmakers show tight odds: Empoli win (2.74), draw (3.25), Monza win (2.65). Head-to-head, the last five meetings saw two wins each and one draw – both sides average less than one goal per game against each other. Empoli at home: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in their last five. Monza away: 1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses. Empoli’s strengths: solid midfield, pressing game, set pieces; weaknesses: sometimes lack scoring, struggle against fast teams, occasional defensive lapses. Monza shines in counterattacks, teamwork, discipline but lacks finishing touch, can be shy away, and sometimes slow to react. No major injuries reported, but tactical tweaks expected. Three storylines: the battle for top-half security, Empoli’s home resilience, and Monza’s improved away defending. Both teams look likely to score, but expect a tight affair. Empoli have a slight edge at home, but Monza’s counters could surprise.