Empoli vs Juventus Prediction & Betting Tips (14 September)

Present in the elite since 2021, Empoli is still expected to be in the fight to avoid relegation this season. Last year, defender Ardian Ismajli's teammates won their place thanks to a success acquired on the final day. They thus finished 17th in Serie A with a small point ahead of the red zone. This season, Empoli is currently in good shape. Indeed, Roberto D'Aversa's men did not taste defeat during the first 3 days. Victorious to everyone's surprise on the Roma field 1-2, they otherwise got a draw against Monza 0-0 and Bologna 1-1. In the Italian Cup, Empoli easily defeated Catanzaro for their entry into contention 4-1. Italian champion from 2012 to 2020, Juventus, on the other hand, appeared less to their advantage during the previous four years.

Last year, the London team had to settle for 3rd place in Serie A because of a poor second half of the championship. The Old Lady received a lot of criticism about the quality of her game. This summer, the managers made the decision to thank coach Max Allegri and replace him with Thiago Motta. The former Bologna architect's debut has been good so far. The Bianconeri easily won their first two league matches played against Como 3-0 and Hellas Verona 0-3. On the last day, however, they were held to a draw at home by Roma 0-0. Next Tuesday, Juventus will host PSV for their Champions League debut.

For Empoli, it is necessary to highlight the packages of the important defender Ebuehi, the potentially starting attacking midfielder Zurkowski, the rookie Anjorin and the replacements Perisan and Belardinelli. Affected during the break with the Italian Espoirs, the titular playmaker Fazzini joined the infirmary. On the other hand, the experienced defender who arrived at the club this summer De Sciglio is fit again. The piston Gyasi stood out by scoring during the last 2 days. In the offensive sector, takes place the rookie Colombo (1 goal and 1 assist in SA). During the offseason, Empoli let defense captains Walukiewicz (Torino) and Luperto (Cagliari) leave. In addition, attackers Niang (without contract), Caputo (without contract) and Destro (without contract) were left free at the end of their contract as was goalkeeper Berisha (without contract). Conversely, the leaders have set their sights on goalkeeper Brancolini (Lecce) and playmaker Anjorin (Chelsea) while De Sciglio (Juventus), Sambia (Salernitana), Sazonov (Torino), Vasquez (AC Milan) , Viti (Nice), Solbakken (Roma), Esposito (Inter) and Colombo (AC Milan) arrived on loan. On the Juventus side, replacement striker Milik and Portuguese winger Francisco Conceiçao are missing, injured.

In addition, midfielder Pogba is still suspended. Also absent on the last day, the pistons Kostic and Weah are announced as uncertain, as is the rookie Kephren Thuram. Recruited this summer, midfielders Douglas Luiz and Koopmeiners could honor their first start with the Old Lady this weekend. On the attacking front, we find the essential Vlahovic (2 goals in SA). Juventus carried out a major summer clean-up, notably with the major departures of Chiesa (Liverpool), Szczesny (retirement) and Rabiot (without a club). Furthermore, the less important Soulé (Roma), Djalo (Porto), Huijsen (Bournemouth), Iling-Junior (Aston Villa), Kean (Fiorentina), Barrenechea (Aston Villa), De Winter (Genoa), Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro ), Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Miretti (Genoa) and De Sciglio (Empoli) also left. The club has, however, been strengthened with the arrivals of goalkeeper Di Gregorio (Monza), defenders Cabal (Hellas Verona) and Kalulu (AC Milan), midfielders Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) and Thuram (Nice ) and attackers Nico Gonzalez (Fiorentina) and Francisco Conceiçao (Porto).