VERONA, Italy (Interstat) — A battle for positioning in the Italy A1 women’s professional basketball standings is set for Saturday, April 25, 2026, as Empoli visits Alpo at Verona.

Alpo enters the contest with a 20-7 record across all competitions, holding a slim one-game lead over Empoli, which sits at 19-8. The game marks the first of a two-game series between the clubs, with the return matchup scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at Empoli.

Empoli (19-8) arrives in Verona riding momentum from a 61-43 victory Sunday, April 19, against Umbertide. In that win, forward Liga Vente logged 28 minutes, recording 10 points and 11 rebounds. Vente has been a consistent force for Empoli, averaging a double-double over her last five outings, including a 21-point, 12-rebound performance against Umbertide on April 11.

Empoli’s recent form includes a 93-40 rout of Salerno Basket on April 3, though the team suffered a 67-51 loss at Umbertide on April 15. Over their past 10 games, Empoli has gone 8-2, with defeats only at Umbertide and at Sanga Milano.

Alpo (20-7) defeated Selargius 58-55 on April 18, with center Serena Soglia delivering 18 points and 14 rebounds in 34 minutes. Soglia has posted three double-doubles in her last five games, including an 11-point, 10-rebound effort at Umbertide on March 29. Alpo has won four of its last five contests, with the lone loss a 72-71 defeat at Selargius on April 15.

Alpo’s season includes a high-scoring 129-62 victory over Treviso on March 14, but the team has dropped two of its last six games, including a 76-66 home loss to Ancona on April 3.

Tipoff is scheduled for 20:30 local time. The matchup marks the only regular-season meeting between the two clubs in Verona this season.