2018-19 Serie A – Sampdoria vs Empoli Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Sampdoria vs Empoli kick off? Sunday 12th May, 2019 – 14:00 (UK)
Where is Sampdoria vs Empoli being played? Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris
What television channel is Sampdoria vs Empoli on? Sampdoria vs Empoli will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Sampdoria vs Empoli? Eleven Sports hold the rights to stream Serie A matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their streaming schedule
In the US, ESPN+ have the rights to stream Serie A matches. A free trial is available for those in the US by clicking here
Are tickets still available for Sampdoria vs Empoli?
Sampdoria - http://www.sampdoria.it/biglietteria/
Empoli - https://www.empolicalcio.net/Biglietteria.htm
THE TEAM NEWS
SAMPDORIA
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Audero; Sala, Ferrari, Tonelli, Murru; Praet, Ekdal, Jankto; Defrel, Quagliarella, Ramirez
Unavailable: Colley (Suspended)
Doubtful: Linetty (Injured), Andersen (Injured)
EMPOLI
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Dragowski; Veseli, Silvestre, Nikolaou; Di Lorenzo, Traore, Bennacer, Krunic, Pajac; Diego Farias, Caputo
Unavailable: Polvani (Injured), Antonelli (Injured), Diks (Injured), La Gumina (Injured), Maietta (Injured)
Doubtful: Dell'Orco (Injured), Caputo (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Time is running out for Empoli to avoid relegation. They earned a late lifeline with a shock success at Fiorentina last week and will hope to take advantage of a Sampdoria side beaten four times in their last six league games. On the minus side, Empoli have not won away all season in Serie A.
