Empoli vs. Parma Tips and Odds – 10/05/2025

• Date: Saturday, 10 May 2025
• Venue: Stadio Carlo Castellani, Empoli
• Fixture: Empoli vs Parma Calcio 1913 (Serie A, Matchday 36)

Match Preview

Empoli and Parma face off in a high-stakes Serie A clash at the Carlo Castellani, with both clubs desperate for points as the relegation battle intensifies. Empoli, currently 19th in the table with 25 points from 35 matches, are running out of time to escape the drop. Their form has been worrying, with four defeats and a single draw in their last five games, including a narrow 0-1 home loss to Lazio in their most recent outing. Coach Roberto D’Aversa’s side has struggled for goals and stability, with a home record of just one win all season, making this fixture a close to last-chance saloon for their survival hopes.

Parma, sitting 15th with 32 points, are not yet safe either. While their away form is poor (one win, nine draws, seven defeats), they have shown more resilience lately, losing just once in their last five matches (one win, three draws, one defeat). Their last match ended in a disappointing 0-1 home loss to Como, but overall, they have been slightly more consistent than Empoli in recent weeks. Coach Cristian Chivu will be urging his players to get something from this match to avoid being dragged deeper into the relegation dogfight.

Both teams are dealing with significant injury concerns. Empoli are missing several key players, including forwards Lorenzo Colombo (5 goals), Sebastiano Esposito (top scorer with 8 goals), and Faustino Anjorin, as well as midfielder Viktor Kovalenko and defender Tyronne Ebuehi. Parma’s injury list is also lengthy, with top contributors like Adrian Benedyczak, Valentin Mihăilă, Gabriel Charpentier, Yordan Osorio, Mateusz Kowalski, and Adrián Bernabé all sidelined. These absences could force both managers to make tactical adjustments and rely on squad depth.

The head-to-head record is evenly balanced, with Empoli having two wins, Parma one, and two draws in their last five meetings. The most recent encounter ended 1-1, reflecting the closely fought nature of this fixture. Both teams have defensive vulnerabilities-Empoli have conceded 55 goals, Parma 54-so an open and tense match is likely, especially with so much at stake.

Key Players

• Empoli:
  • Emmanuel Gyasi (forward): With both Colombo and Esposito likely out, Gyasi (2 goals, 1 assist) will be crucial for Empoli’s attack.
  • Liam Henderson (midfield): Empoli’s top assist provider (3 assists), expected to drive creativity from midfield.
  • Liberato Cacace (defender): Solid at the back and capable of contributing going forward (2 goals, 3 assists).
• Parma:
  • Ange-Yoan Bonny (forward): Parma’s leading scorer and a key threat up front.
  • Dennis Man (winger): Known for his pace and ability to create chances, vital in the absence of other attacking options.
  • Enrico Del Prato (defender/captain): Will marshal the backline and provide leadership in a tense atmosphere.

Prediction

Given Empoli’s desperation and home advantage, they are slight favorites, but Parma’s recent stability and Empoli’s injury crisis make this a tough call. Expect a nervy, hard-fought contest with both teams likely to score. The most probable outcome is a narrow Empoli win or a draw, but don’t rule out Parma snatching a result if they can exploit Empoli’s defensive frailties. Predicted score: Empoli 2-1 Parma.

Betting Markets & Odds

Odds are indicative and subject to change.

This match promises drama and intensity, with both teams fighting for their Serie A lives-expect fireworks at the Castellani!