Empoli have been the stronger side lately, winning three of their last five games and only losing once. Sudtirol have been harder to beat, with three draws in their last five, but they've also struggled to score, having been held to goalless draws in their two most recent matches. Their recent meetings have both ended in narrow Empoli wins, so goals have been limited between these two.

Empoli look the better team in better form, though Sudtirol's habit of grinding out draws keeps this from looking like a one-sided game. With Sudtirol finding goals hard to come by, Empoli are the more likely winners, but a draw is a real possibility too.