Palermo – Empoli

Match analysis

Palermo, sitting atop the table with 13 points from four wins and a draw and a comfortable 10‑5 goal difference, will host Empoli, who are languishing in 12th place with six points after two victories and three defeats and a 4‑6 deficit. The Sicilian side will look to extend their unbeaten run at home, while Empoli will need to turn around a season that has already seen them concede six goals in just five games. Their head‑to‑head record this campaign offers Palermo a clear statistical edge, but a slip‑up could see the challengers close the gap on the leaders. Both teams know the stakes: Palermo aiming to solidify their lead, and Empoli desperate for points to climb out of the lower half.