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Empoli welcome Roma to the Carlo Castellani this Sunday in what feels like a classic David versus Goliath match-up. The hosts are stuck in a serious rut with just one win in their last ten games. That's a measly 10% win rate! Even worse, they've been absolutely dreadful at home, failing to win any of their last four matches and conceding a whopping 11 goals while scoring just twice. Yikes!Roma, on the other hand, are flying high under Claudio Ranieri. The Giallorossi have won seven of their last ten, drawing twice and losing just once. They've been solid on the road too, picking up wins in half their away games. The contrast couldn't be more stark between these two sides right now. Roma have been clinical in front of goal, netting 18 times in their last ten outings while maintaining a relatively tight defense with just nine conceded.

Despite their league struggles, Empoli did produce one magical moment recently. They shocked Juventus with a thrilling 5-3 away victory in the Coppa Italia last month. Can Roberto D'Aversa's men channel some of that cup magic into their league form?Meanwhile, Roma have been handling business on multiple fronts. They're advancing nicely in the Europa League with impressive wins against Athletic Club (2-1), Porto (3-2), and Frankfurt (2-0). Their domestic form has been equally impressive with recent victories against Como and crucial away wins at Parma and Venezia. Talk about momentum!

If we're looking at history, this one seems like a no-brainer. Roma have dominated this fixture with 21 wins to Empoli's 4, plus 5 draws. The capital club has also outscored Empoli 59-24 in their head-to-head meetings.But here's the plot twist! The last time these teams met back in August, Empoli shocked Roma with a 2-1 away win at the Stadio Olimpico. Could lightning strike twice? The odds certainly don't favor it, with pre-match probabilities giving Roma a 48.4% chance of victory compared to Empoli's 23%.Roma have shown they can handle pressure moments too, recently snatching a last-minute point against Napoli in a 1-1 draw. And they've lived up to expectations as favorites, winning all seven matches where they were tipped to win in their last ten games. Empoli? Not so much. They've failed to win any of the three matches where they were considered favorites.

The Carlo Castellani will be buzzing for this one. Despite their poor home form, Empoli fans know their team needs all the support they can get. Sometimes a passionate home crowd can be the difference maker, right?And let's not forget the Ranieri factor. The experienced tactician has brought stability and winning ways back to Roma. His calm demeanor and tactical flexibility have been key to their turnaround this season. Can D'Aversa outfox the wily old fox? It's definitely one of the more intriguing tactical battles we'll see this weekend in Serie A.Both managers will know how crucial this match is – Empoli desperately need points to climb away from danger, while Roma are pushing to secure European football for next season. Something's gotta give when these teams clash on Sunday!

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