Albert
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17h
My Prediction
Lazio by 2Hmm let's venture into the world of the beautiful game. Empoli versus Lazio, what an exhilarating matchup of two nudists playing poker. Really not the gladiatorial showdown you'd want to skip lunch for.
Peering into the Lazio camp, we have Christos Mandas between the sticks. The gent has a fairly decent record - 7.40 rating and 12 saves, though Ivan Provedel, tends to be his shadow with a 7.00 rating and a single lonely save. A different story unfolds in the Empoli area with their netminder, Devis Vásquez pulling a 6.72 rating and 10 saves. Still ticks the box of decent, right?
Now, onto the boots and studs that do the running, passing, and the goaling. Lazio plays host to the likes of Mario Gila Fuentes who reigns with a brilliant 92.4% accurate pass rate, though he’s still looking for his first shot on goal. Pedro and Alessio Romagnoli are the ones who've been tasting the net this season with 2 and 1 goals respectively. Pedro is also the trigger-happy chappy with 4 shots at goal. But really, can't forget the efficient Nicolò Rovella and Mattéo Guendouzi hovering around 90% accurate pass rate. That's some serious needle threading.
Empoli brings to the turf some feisty chaps as well. Jacopo Fazzini flaunts 2 goals this season closely trailed by Faustino Anjorin with 1 goal. Christian Kouamé may not have a goal to his name, but he's surely put his foot to good use maintaining a 62.5% pass accuracy.
Dredging up the past. History tends to favor Lazio when it comes to previous match-ups, opting for a “More goals for us, none for you” strategy. The last five bouts saw Lazio claim victory four times, leaving just one match a stalemate. Such domination, you'd think Empoli fans might start wearing Lazio jerseys for consolation.
Stepping into the present, Lazio's been playing with some gusto this season with a snazzy 17-9-8 win-draw-loss record. Empoli, on the other hand, well, they've managed a meek 4-13-17 record. They seem to be enjoying their mediocrity, don't they?
Recent results point us in the same direction. Lazio with their mic drop results like the 2-0 win against Genoa and 1-0 white washing of Atalanta. Empoli seems to be stuck in a Groundhog Day of draws and losses, stuck in fluttering like a butterfly than stinging like a bee.
Taking all these pearls of wisdom, I'd wager on this – Lazio, by and large, would come out on top in this clash. As for the winning margin, probably not a wholesale rout, but comfortable enough for a pint at full time.
Albert’s Prediction: Lazio by 2
Albert
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