Ah, the sweet smell of football. Today we're diving into a juicy Serie A bout between Como and Empoli. Now, let's break this down shall we?
Starting at the net, Como sports Jean Butez who's brought in 9 saves on an alright 6.65 rating. Empoli's Marco Silvestri edges him out slightly, rating at 6.70 with 11 saves. This dance can go either way, folks.
Moving onto notable players, Como brings firepower with Lucas Da Cunha and Nico Paz. Da Cunha, with his razor-sharp precision, 2 goals, and 89.5% accurate pass percentage is a force to be reckoned with. Paz isn't far behind with a rating of 7.15 and commanding 5 shots on goal in recent games.
Empoli, on the other hand, seems to be playing a more defensive game. Christian Kouamé, Ardian Ismajli, and Liberato Cacace all have strong passing but haven't demonstrated the same thirst for goals. Still, Alberto Grassi gives a glimmer of hope with one goal under his belt.
Looking at past matchups, it was a tight game with Empoli eking out a 1-0 win. But we've got fresher data that may turn the tide. Regular season records point to Como having a slightly thicker hide with three more wins than Empoli.
More recently, while Empoli performed like a Monday morning without coffee, managing a single draw with no wins in recent games, Como showcased a mixed bag of results, featuring a respectable win against Napoli.
In light of all this, it's quite a tough call, but gauging the general momentum, I'm telling it like it is.
Albert's Prediction: Como by 1