The Serie A clash between Empoli and Verona is set to take place on 25 May 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45 CEST across Italy, Germany, France and Spain, and 19:45 BST in the UK. This late-season fixture could prove crucial for both sides as they look to finish their campaigns on a high.
With only a handful of matches remaining before the title race may even go to a play-off if Napoli and Inter Milan end level on points, there’s plenty of tension across the division. Empoli and Verona will both aim to avoid any late-season slip-ups and secure vital points in the final stretch.
How are both teams coming into this?
Empoli have shown flashes of resilience throughout the season, but their inconsistency has been a concern. After securing some valuable wins at home, they’ve struggled to replicate that form on the road, leaving them hovering around mid-table. A strong finish would provide a welcome confidence boost ahead of next season.
Verona, meanwhile, have been equally up and down, picking up surprising results against top sides while dropping points against relegation battlers. Their away record has improved in recent weeks, but they’ll need to bring that form to Empoli’s Stadio Carlo Castellani to leave Tuscany with all three points.
Our forecast
Both sides have shown they can score goals, but defensive frailties could be exposed on either end. We expect a competitive encounter where neither team will want to back down, making a high-scoring draw a tempting outcome.
However, with home advantage, Empoli just edge it in our view. Backing a narrow 2-1 victory for the hosts could be the value play for bettors looking to capitalise on Empoli’s desire to finish strongly in front of their own supporters.
