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Empoli vs Juventus Prediction: The Bianconeri look to extend unbeaten start

Thiago Motta hasn't tasted defeat yet as Juventus manager and they are favourites for this Serie A clash away at Empoli

 
1:34pm on Thursday 12th September 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Juventus will look to get back to winning ways in Serie A when they face Empoli on Saturday.

Thiago Motta's side are unbeaten in 2024/25 so far, but only managed a draw last time out against Roma.

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Empoli Recent Form

Like Juve, Empoli have also enjoyed an unbeaten start to the new campaign.

On the opening day, they drew 0-0 at home to Monza and followed that with an impressive 2-1 away victory against Roma.

Last time out, they earned another good point, this time in a 1-1 draw away at Bologna.

Empoli Injury News

Tyronne Ebuehi has been missing since May due to a cruciate tear but he might be back in action next month. Szymon Zurkowski is also nearing a return, having not played since last season.

Samuele Perisan has been out with an ankle sprain but he might become available again soon.

Head coach Roberto D'Aversa is serving a touchline ban.

Last Empoli Lineup

Here's how Empoli lined up in their last game - a 1-1 draw against Bologna.

Juventus Recent Form

Juventus started the campaign off perfectly with two wins on the bounce against Como and Hellas Verona. In their last game, though, they were shut out in a 0-0 home draw versus Roma.

They've scored six and conceded zero so far.

Juventus Injury News

Dusan Vlahovic asked not to be called up for Serbia due to personal reasons but he should be available for his club. Both Khephren Thuram and Timothy Weah look to have shaken off niggles but their fitness will be assessed closer to kick-off.

Francisco Conceicao is a major out due to a muscle problem.

Last Juventus Lineup

Here's Juve's last lineup from the 0-0 draw against Roma.

Empoli - Player To Watch

Emmanuel Gyasi has been excellent in the opening few games, scoring two goals in three games for Empoli against Roma and Bologna.

30 yrs - DM (R), F (C) - Empoli
70
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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270
Played matches
3
2
0
Shots P90
1.33
Shots On target P90
1.00
Successful passing %
73%
Final third passes P90
4.33

Juventus - Player To Watch

Vlahovic scored two in the win against Hellas and although he wasn't at his best against Roma, eventually being subbed off, he'll fancy himself to find the back of the net here.

24 yrs - S (C) - Juventus
84
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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263
Played matches
3
2
0
Shots P90
3.76
Shots On target P90
1.71
Successful passing %
62%
Final third passes P90
3.08

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Empoli vs Juventus - Prediction

Empoli may be unbeaten but they face their toughest task so far when they face Motta's side, who will likely be challenging for the Serie A title.

Scoreline prediction - Empoli 0-2 Juventus

Empoli vs Juventus - Betting Tips

Juventus to Win and Under 2.5 Goals Scored

Juventus sit four places and two points above Empoli in the table. In four of Empoli's last six home games, there has been under three goals scored.

Dusan Vlahovic to Score First

You can get odds of 7/2 on Vlahovic to be the first player to score.

Recent Ratings

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72
Empoli
VS
  Average Match Rating  
6.4
  Home  
6.8
6.2
  Away  
6.3
6.3
  Total  
6.6

Match statistics

Empoli
Statistics
Juventus
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
7
7
Draws
6
10
Losses
7
3
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
21
28
Goals Per Game
1.05
1.40
More > 2.5 Goals
6
9
More > 3 Goals
4
5
Scored First in a Match
7
7
Scored Both Halves
6
4
Won More > 1 Goal
2
4
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
21
18
Did Not Score
10
5
Both Teams Scored
9
9
Kept Clean Sheet
4
10
Won Without Conceding
1
6
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
500
623
Possession
40
50
Passes
314
450
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
11
13
Shots on Target
3.05
3.90
Goals out of Shots
0.13
0.12
Crosses
17
18
Offsides
2.63
2.22
Penalties
0.25
0.10
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.20
0.50
Tackles Won
9.89
10
Clearances
24
15
Interceptions
6.58
5.71
Own Goals
0.00
0.00
Aerials Won
16
11
Total Shots Conceded
14
11
Shots on Target Conceded
4.35
3.75
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.08
0.09
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
15
12
Yellow Cards
2.25
1.75
Red Cards
0.00
0.00

Injuries

  1. ACL Knee Ligament Injury image description
  2. Ankle/Foot Injury image description
  3. Muscle Strain image description