Empoli - S.S. Arezzo

Friday evening at the Stadio Carlo Castellani, Empoli welcome S.S. Arezzo for a crucial Serie B matchday 4 encounter. The home side enters this contest looking to build on their recent 1-0 victory against Carrarese, a result that helped steady the ship following a difficult 3-1 defeat to Mantova in late August. With Jacopo Seghetti expected to anchor the defence alongside Marco Curto and Cristian Cauz, Empoli will aim to leverage their home advantage to find consistency in the early stages of the league campaign.

S.S. Arezzo arrive under pressure after a heavy 5-0 loss to Hellas Verona last weekend. The visitors face a significant tactical challenge as they must cope without the suspended Julian Illanes Minucci. While they secured a win against Avellino in August, recent defensive lapses have proven costly. With Pietro Cianci leading the expected attack, the visitors will need a disciplined performance to overcome their recent form and secure a result in this challenging away fixture.