In their first two games of the season, both clubs suffered losses, and they both enter this match on the heels of those results. Monza fell to Inter Milan 2-1, while Empoli fell to Juventus 1-0.
The host team, Monza, has a successful recent history versus Empoli, having won all four of their most recent Serie A encounters with them. However, in their last 18 away games in all competitions versus Monza, Empoli has only managed to win one.
Both sides are vying for their first victory of the year, therefore the game is predicted to be close. Empoli will be confident of winning despite the host team's advantage of playing in front of their own supporters.
The host team, Monza, has a successful recent history versus Empoli, having won all four of their most recent Serie A encounters with them. However, in their last 18 away games in all competitions versus Monza, Empoli has only managed to win one.
Both sides are vying for their first victory of the year, therefore the game is predicted to be close. Empoli will be confident of winning despite the host team's advantage of playing in front of their own supporters.