Napoli return to home soil this weekend to face Empoli in a fixture that could further tighten the Serie A title race. Sitting just 6 points behind leaders Inter Milan with a game in hand, the last season’s reigning champions know a win is essential if they are to keep the pressure on.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Napoli vs Empoli
- Competition: Serie A 2024-25, Matchday 32
- Date: Sunday, April 14, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 20:45 CET (local time), 18:45 UTC
- Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, Naples
- Referee: [To be confirmed]
- Broadcast:
- Italy: DAZN, Sky Sport Serie A
- UK: ITV Sport, Premier Sports
- USA: Paramount+, ESPN+
- Rest of the World: Check local listings for global coverage
Match Preview
Currently 2nd with 65 points from 31 games, Napoli are unbeaten in their last five matches. However, with three draws in that run, they’ve missed key opportunities to close the gap at the top. Still, recent results at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona have been strong—seven points collected from tough opponents like Inter, Fiorentina, and Milan.
Empoli, on the other hand, are in the thick of a relegation battle. They occupy 18th place with only 24 points and are winless in their last five league outings. Defensive frailties continue to haunt them, having already shipped 47 goals this season, while their form on the road has been unconvincing.
Adding to their woes is a long list of absentees—9 players are currently sidelined through injury, further limiting their options for this crucial clash.
Despite their current struggles, Empoli have proven to be more than a nuisance for Napoli in the past. Their last 10 meetings have been evenly split, with each side claiming 5 victories. It’s a reminder that history often defies form, and Napoli will need to remain sharp and focused.
While Napoli are strong favourites on paper, their recent inability to convert dominance into wins could leave the door slightly ajar for Empoli. With so much on the line for both sides—Napoli chasing the summit and Empoli desperate for survival—Sunday’s clash promises plenty of tension and drama.
