Udinese vs Empoli: Serie A Match Preview
Udinese will host Empoli in a Serie A fixture on Sunday, February 16th, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 local time. This match marks the 25th round of the league campaign and the 6th in the second half of the season.
Udinese, coming off a 1-1 draw against table-toppers Napoli, enter this clash with 30 points, 9 more than their Tuscan opponents. Empoli, on the other hand, are looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat against Milan.
Referee Doveri will officiate the match, assisted by Dei Giudici and Niedda, with Giua as the fourth official. Ghersini and Guida will be on VAR duty.
Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on DAZN. Viewers can stream the game through the DAZN app on smart TVs, gaming consoles, and devices such as TIMVISION Box, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Google Chromecast. The service is also accessible via Amazon Prime Video’s “Prime Channels” section.
Probable Lineups
Udinese (4-4-2): Sava; Kristensen, Bijol, Solet, Kamara; Atta, Lovric, Kalstrom, Ekkelenkamp; Lucca, Thauvin.
Empoli (3-4-2-1): Vasquez; De Sciglio, Goglichidze, Pezzella; Gyasi, Grassi, Henderson, Cacace; Maleh, Esposito; Colombo.
Team News
Udinese manager Runjaic will be without Okoye and Touré. Empoli’s D’Aversa cannot count on the suspended Marianucci and several injured players, including Ismajli, Viti, Ebuehi, and others. New signing Kovalenko is expected to start on the bench.
The match commentary will be provided by Dario Mastroianni.