Let's kick the ball rolling, shall we? The Empoli versus Parma match-up promises some great moments, especially for those with a stake in the outcome.
Starting off with the men between the posts, Zion Suzuki has been holding the last line of defense for Parma with a rating of 7.62 and 13 saves under his belt so far. On the other side, we have Devis Vasquez for Empoli, coming in with a 6.66 rating and 11 saves.
Now, let's look at the heavy hitters for each team. For Parma, we have Jacob Ondrejka leading the pack with his 7.73 rating and 2 goals to his name. Following closely is Emanuele Valeri with a 7.07 rating, and not far behind, Giovanni Leoni with a 7.03 rating. All these guys have shown exceptional skill on the field, although only Ondrejka has managed to find the back of the net so far.
Empoli, on the other hand, has Christian Kouamé with a 7.20 rating, followed by Luca Marianucci with a 7.15 rating. However, it's Jacopo Fazzini, the man with a 7.10 rating and 2 goals to his name, who catches the eye. He clearly knows how to make an impact when it matters.
Quickly touching base on the history of these two teams - the last face-off between them ended in a 1-1 draw.
Covering their regular-season records, Parma is rolling with a 6-14-15 record, where Empoli has been playing catch up at 4-13-18.
Lastly, checking recent performances, Parma seems to be in a slightly better position, doing a bit better in their last few games compared to Empoli's recent run.
So, putting everything together - the goalkeepers, the top players, history, season records, and recent form. Drumroll, please.
Albert’s Prediction: Parma by 2