Cagliari vs. Empoli: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
Cagliari
Cagliari will be looking to build on their impressive 2-0 win over Sampdoria when they host Empoli at the Sardegna Arena on Sunday.
The Rossoblu have won their last two home games and will be confident of taking all three points against an Empoli side who have lost their last three away matches.
Team News
Cagliari have no fresh injury concerns, with Leonardo Pavoletti set to return from suspension.
Nahitan Nandez and Gaston Pereiro are both doubts, however, and will be assessed ahead of the game.
Kevin Strootman is a long-term absentee.
Empoli
Empoli are in desperate need of a win after losing their last three games.
The Azzurri have slipped to 16th in the Serie A table and are just four points above the relegation zone.
Team News
Empoli have no fresh injury concerns, but they will be without suspended midfielder Liam Henderson.
Ardian Ismajli and Nicolas Haas are both doubts, while Riccardo Saponara is a long-term absentee.
Prediction
Cagliari are the slight favorites to win this match, but Empoli have a good record at the Sardegna Arena.
The Rossoblu have won their last two home games against Empoli, and they will be confident of making it three in a row.
However, Empoli are fighting for their survival in Serie A, and they will be desperate to get something from this match.
I predict a close game, with Cagliari edging it 2-1.
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