Empoli will host Juventus in a Serie A match at the Stadio Carlo Castellani—Computer Gross Arena on Saturday, September 14.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Empoli is the favored team
- HOME: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
Empoli have gone unbeaten in their first three Serie A matches, but as 4/1 underdogs, they might find it challenging to maintain that streak against a revamped Juventus team this weekend.
Juventus played to a 0-0 draw with Roma in their last match but have earned seven points from nine and have yet to concede a goal. They are priced at a favorable 8/11 to win again this weekend. For more football predictions, visit our upcoming matches page.
Recent head-to-heads: Juventus has the historical advantage
When the teams last faced off in January, Empoli managed a 1-1 draw. However, Juventus has won three of the last five encounters between the two teams.
Empoli preview: Amrabat’s departure creates a gap
Samuele Perisan and Tyronne Ebuehi are sidelined with injuries for Empoli, while Jacopo Fazzini and Szymon Zurkowski are both uncertain for the match. Before the international break, Empoli earned a valuable point at Bologna.
Predicted lineup: Vasquez (GK), Goglichidze, Ismajli, Viti, Gyasi, Grassi, Henderson, Pezzella, Solbakken, Fazzini, Colombo
Juventus preview: Two absentees for the visitors
Chico Conceicao is sidelined with a muscle issue and is expected to be out until next month. Arkadiusz Milik, Timothy Weah, Khephren Thuram, and Fabio Miretti are all still determining the match. Juventus has been employing a 4-2-3-1 formation this season under Thiago Motta.
Predicted lineup: Di Gregorio (GK), Savona, Gatti, Bremer, Cabal, Locatelli, Fagioli, Cambiaso, Yildiz, Mbangula, Vlahovic
Empoli vs Juventus prediction: Old Lady to win
Key Stats
- Juventus won two and drew one of their opening three Serie A games this season.
- They have not conceded any goals in Serie A so far.
- Each of their first three opponents has received at least two cards this season.
- Dusan Vlahovic scored twice in Juventus’ most recent away match at Verona.
Our score prediction: Empoli 0-3 Juventus
Under new coach Thiago Motta, Juventus secured 3-0 wins in two of their first three Serie A matches. Another solid victory seems possible for the Old Lady when they visit Empoli on Saturday.
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