The upcoming match between Fiorentina and Empoli promises to be an engaging encounter, particularly considering the historical context of the Derby dell’Arno. Fiorentina has exhibited a compelling form, securing seven consecutive victories in Serie A prior to a recent match that was abandoned due to a medical emergency. This resurgence is noteworthy given their success in the Conference League as well. Conversely, Empoli's performance has waned recently, managing only one point from their last two league fixtures. Notably, however, Empoli has traditionally performed well against Fiorentina in derby matches.
Fiorentina won their last match 3-2 at home against Pafos FC in the Europa Conference League. La Viola had 54% possession and four shots on target, with Christian Kouame, Lucas Martinez Quarta and a David Goldar own goal on the scoresheet for Fiorentina at Artemio Franchi.
In their most recent Serie A game, Fiorentina beat Como 2-0 away, with Yacine Adli and Moise Kean finding the net.
Empoli lost 3-0 away to AC Milan in their previous match. Gli Azzurri had 44% possession and failed to have a shot on target in the Serie A clash at San Siro.
Fiorentina possible starting lineup: Terracciano; Kayode, Comuzzo, Martinez Quarta, Biraghi; Richardson, Mandragora; Ikone, Gudmundsson, Sottil; Kouame
Empoli possible starting lineup: Perisan; Goglichidze, Marianucci, Viti; Sambia, Anjorin, Henderson, Cacace; Solbakken, Esposito; Pellegri
They return to the pitch with a second match against Empoli this season after the first, in September, ended 0-0. Semi-finalists last season, Fiorentina will be keen on going a step better this time. They come into this game with 11 wins in the last 13 matches.
Empoli are coming into this game on an unimpressive run, winless in their last three matches. Their most recent outing ended in a 3-0 defeat at AC Milan and they’ll hope to do better in the second of three straight away matches.
In terms of team lineups, Fiorentina is expected to adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation while Empoli may counter with a 3-4-2-1 setup . Although specific starting lineups are yet to be confirmed and details on where to access free online live streams remain elusive (O'Shea, 2024), fans can monitor platforms like livesoccertv.com for potential streaming options. As both teams prepare for this critical clash, the anticipation surrounding their performances remains palpable.
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