Mattia Caldara and Tanner Tessmann are available for selection but only the former is certain to start this weekend. Mattia Viti was sent off last weekend and will be replaced in the team by Simone Romagnoli. Latest reports suggest head coach Aurelio Andreazzoli will start Andrea Pinamonti as a lone striker this weekend.
Venezia were easily beaten 3-0 by AC Milan last weekend. They are currently a point above relegation but do at least have a game in hand. Empoli are also looking to bounce back this weekend after being hammered 5-1 by Sassuolo last time out. Empoli are unbeaten across their last four away matches and held Lazio to a 3-3 draw last time out on the road. Venezia, meanwhile, have lost four of their last five at home and have had a man sent off in three of those games. 1:2
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Empoli's last 11 games (Serie A). Venezia have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 home matches against Empoli in all competitions. Empoli have conceded at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches (Serie A). Venezia have conceded at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches (Serie A). Venezia have failed to win their last 7 matches (Serie A).