Before the Round – Trends on Italy Serie A (25-26/02)

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Fifteen points separate first-place Napoli and second-place Inter Milan in the Serie A standings.

The Partenopei could stretch their lead over Inter to 18 points with a win on Saturday versus Empoli. Meanwhile, Spezia will visit Udinese in a must-win match to avoid relegation.

Let's have a closer look to 4 specific games from the Calcio for the upcoming round 24.

Empoli – Napoli

Napoli defeated Empoli 2-0 earlier this season and go into Saturday’s match thriving in Serie A. The Partenopei won on Tuesday night 2-0 in the Champions League against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Empoli are winless in four straight matches in Serie A. Three of their last four matches ended without wins. The Azzurri scored five goals across their last four matches.

Napoli are on a seven-match winning streak in Serie A. The team scored 17 times across their last six matches in Serie A. Napoli’s win in the Champions League last 16 first leg versus Frankfurt showed they are on pace for two major trophies this season.

• There are no losses for Empoli FC in 8 of their most recent 9 games (Serie A).
• In the last 29 consecutive Serie A matches, we have seen no losses at half time for SSC Napoli.
• Empoli have scored at least 1 goal in 5 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
• SSC Napoli are unbeaten in 26 of their 27 most recent matches (Serie A).
• Prediction: Empoli

Lecce – Sassuolo

Lecce are 13th in the Serie A standings as they go into the match unbeaten in three straight fixtures. Sassuolo are 15th in the standings and are winless in back-to-back games. Lecce and Sassuolo will clash in a six-point affair, with three major points up for grabs.

Sassuolo are on a two-match winning streak versus Sassuolo. The Neroverdi won 2-0 earlier this season in Serie A play. Three of the last five games between Lecce and Sassuolo in all competitions ended as draws.

Lecce took eight points from the last six matches in Serie A. The Giallorossi scored eight goals and conceded eight times across the last six fixtures. Lecce are not in good form at home, with three straight games ending without victories.

• In their last 11 games in Serie A, US Lecce have recorded 9 undefeated encounters.
• In their last 12 games in Serie A, Sassuolo Calcio have a poor record of just 2 wins.
• US Lecce's form hasn't been good, as the team has won only 2 of their last 11 home matches (Serie A).
• The average number of goals conceded by Sassuolo Calcio is 1.52 for their Serie A matches.
• Prediction: Over 2.5 goals 2.10

Salernitana – Monza

Salernitana are struggling and torpedoing down the table. The Granata lost three straight games in Serie A and five of their last six fixtures. Monza are 11th in the standings and 12 points ahead of the relegation zone.

Monza won 3-0 at home versus Salernitana in Serie A earlier this season. The team picked up 11 points from the last six games in Serie A with nine goals for and six against.

Salernitana failed to score in their last three Serie A matches. The Granata lost five of the last six matches and will limp into the weekend. Salernitana are on a three-match home losing streak.

• Salernitana have lost their last 3 Serie A matches in a row.
• Monza have won at half time/full time all of their last 3 away league matches.
• Salernitana have achieved just 1 wins in their 11 most recent games in Serie A.
• Monza haven't lost in 8 of their last 9 games in Serie A.
• Prediction: Monza

Udinese – Spezia

Udinese and Spezia drew 1-1 earlier this season in Serie A. Spezia are unbeaten in back-to-back games versus Udinese in Serie A. The last two fixtures between the sides finished with both teams scoring.

Spezia are winless in five straight Serie A matches. The team is 17th in the division and two points above the relegation zone. Hellas Verona could overtake Spezia in the standings this weekend if the Eagles fail to win.

Udinese are winless in four consecutive matches in Serie A. The Zebrette took a mere five points from the last six matches in Serie A. The team were outscored 9-6 in the last six matches.

• Udinese Calcio have won only 1 of their last 15 Serie A matches.
• Spezia Calcio's form hasn't been good, as the team has won only 3 of their last 22 matches (Serie A).
• Udinese Calcio are unbeaten in 9 of their last 11 home Serie A games.
• On average, Spezia Calcio have allowed 1.82 goals in their most recent away games in Serie A.
• Prediction: Udinese