Udinese vs. Empoli: A Tactical Preview

The Matchup

Udinese will host Empoli at the Dacia Arena on Monday, August 28th, in a Serie A match. Udinese is coming off a 2-1 win over Salernitana, while Empoli lost 1-0 to Fiorentina.

Udinese

Udinese is expected to start in a 3-5-2 formation with Beto and Isaac Success up front. The midfield will be led by Walace, who will be tasked with protecting the defense and starting attacks. The wing-backs, Destiny Udogie and Nehuen Perez, will provide width and support the attack.

Udinese's strength is their attacking threat. Beto and Success are both dangerous goal scorers, and the wing-backs are good at creating chances. However, their defense can be vulnerable, especially against teams that are good at creating chances from wide areas.

Empoli

Empoli is expected to start in a 4-3-1-2 formation with Mattia Destro and Liam Henderson up front. The midfield will be led by Kristjan Asllani, who will be tasked with controlling the tempo of the game. The full-backs, Fabiano Parisi and Riccardo Marchizza, will provide width and support the attack.

Empoli's strength is their midfield. Asllani is a talented young player who is good at both attacking and defending. The full-backs are also good at getting forward and creating chances. However, their attack can be limited, especially against teams that are good at defending.

Prediction

This is a tough match to predict. Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, and it could go either way. However, Udinese is the home team and has a slightly better squad on paper. I would give them a slight edge to win the match.