Lazio vs. Empoli prediction, team news, lineups

It’s set to be an intriguing Serie A encounter this weekend as Lazio host Empoli at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday afternoon.

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Lazio have been in good form of late and have lost just once in their last seven league matches

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while Empoli have been on a good run of form too, and are unbeaten in their last five Serie A matches.

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Lazio are currently fourth in the Serie A standings, just one point behind third-placed Roma and four points ahead of fifth-placed AC Milan.

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Empoli, meanwhile, are two places and four points behind Lazio in sixth.

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In terms of team news, Lazio will be without defender Stefan Radu due to injury,

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while Empoli will be without defender Hamed Traore, who is serving a suspension.

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Lazio are the favourites to win this match, and they will be looking to continue their good form with a victory.

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They have been solid at home this season, winning seven of their nine matches, and have scored 20 goals in the process.

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