Empoli vs Roma Live Stream – Serie A Match Preview (09.03.25)

📅 Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 20:00 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Stadio Carlo Castellani, Empoli
🏆 Competition: Serie A
⚽ Coaches: Davide Nicola (Empoli), Daniele De Rossi (Roma)

Empoli hosts Roma in an important Serie A fixture at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Davide Nicola’s Empoli is battling relegation and needs points, while Daniele De Rossi’s Roma is chasing a Champions League spot.

Team Form and Standings

• Empoli: Struggling near the bottom of the table, Empoli will rely on home support to take something from this match.
• Roma: Fighting for a top-four finish, Roma has been solid under De Rossi and will aim for three crucial points.

Key Players to Watch

• Empoli:
  • Francesco Caputo: The veteran striker is Empoli’s main goal threat.
  • Tommaso Baldanzi: The young midfielder adds creativity in the final third.
  • Sebastiano Luperto: The center-back will be key in stopping Roma’s attack.
• Roma:
  • Paulo Dybala: The Argentine playmaker is Roma’s main attacking weapon.
  • Romelu Lukaku: The powerful forward will be a major threat to Empoli’s defense.
  • Chris Smalling: The experienced defender leads Roma’s backline.

Tactical Approaches

• Empoli (Davide Nicola):
  • Compact defensive shape with quick counter-attacks.
  • Long balls to Caputo to bypass Roma’s press.
  • High pressing in midfield to disrupt Roma’s buildup play.
• Roma (Daniele De Rossi):
  • Possession-based football with a focus on attacking width.
  • Using Dybala’s creativity to break down Empoli’s defense.
  • Quick transitions to exploit Empoli’s defensive weaknesses.

Betting Tips

1. Roma to Win – Their superior squad and form make them favorites.
2. Under 3.5 Goals – Empoli will likely play defensively to keep the score low.
3. Paulo Dybala to Score Anytime – The Argentine playmaker is a constant goal threat.

Prediction

• Empoli 0-2 Roma – A professional away win for Roma as they push for a top-four finish.