Empoli vs Juventus Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Serie A, September 14, 2024

Empoli vs Juventus Preview

Tournament: Serie A

Date: Saturday, September 14

Kick-off time: 4:00 PM GMT

Venue: Carlo Castellani Stadium

The Serie A action resumes following the September International break with the Match week 4 fixtures. In the second match, Empoli hosts Juventus at Carlo Castellani Stadium on Saturday, as both clubs aim to extend their positive run of the 2024-25 domestic campaign. 

After escaping the relegation threat on the final day last season beating AS Roma 2-1. The hosts have gained tremendous momentum during the initial run of the current season, securing five points in the first three league games. 

They started the league campaign with the same intensity, once again clinching an impressive 2-1 victory over Roma, through goals from Emmanuel Gyasi and Lorenzo Colombo (penalty). Also, played two draws subsequently at home. This is the best start for Empoli since their return to the Italian top flight in 2016. 

Following, the third-place finish last season and secure UEFA Champions League qualification for this revamped edition. The Bianconeri hired Bologna manager, Thiago Motta on a year contract. 

Meanwhile, under the new regime of manager, Motta, the visitors are also enjoying an excellent league start winning two of their initial league fixtures with a 3-0 scoreline. In their recent league clash, Juventus suffered a goalless draw against Roma at Allianz Stadium. 

Empoli Team News 

The Tuscans have several injury concerns in their team, as they will be without six of their player who are expected to miss out on the home game. The list of doubtful includes Tyronne Ebuehi, Szymon Zurkowski, Samuele Perisan, and Jacopo Fazzini. Roberto D’Aversa is expected to go with the 3-4-1-2 shape. 

Juventus Team News 

In the Old Lady camp, Kephran Thuram and Timothy Weah will miss the trip due to hamstring issues. Nico Gonzalez should be rested for the game following his return from International duty. Arkadiusz Milik’s name has also emerged as doubt for the away outing, Motta will lineup a 4-2-3-1 formation. 

Empoli vs Juventus Predicted Lineups 

Empoli predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): 

Vasquez; De Sciglio, Ismajli, Viti; Gyasi Grassi, Maleh, Pezzella; Solbakken; Esposito, Colombo

Juventus predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): 

Di Gregorio; Danilo, Gatti, Bremer, Cabal; Luiz, Locatelli; Cambiaso, Koopmeiners, Yildiz, Vlahovic.

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Empoli vs Juventus Head-to-Head Record

The two Italian outfits have locked horns 30 times in Serie A, and Juventus have managed to win 22 of those encounters. Whereas, Empoli have only won 4 times and as many games concluded as draws.

Here’s the recent five results between Empoli and Juventus:

Key Players to Watch in Empoli vs Juventus 

Emmanuel Gyasi (Empoli)

The Italian-born Ghana International winger, Emmanuel Gyasi has bagged two goals in the first three Serie A outings. He provides width on flanks and his phenomenal work rate has benefited Empoli so far this season. Gyasi is expected to cause problems for Bianconeri’s defence.

Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)

The Serbian International, Dusan Vlahovic is a seasoned goal scorer, and finished as the top goal scorer for Juventus last season with 16 goals. The 24-year-old is off to a flying start with an already netting a brace in three appearances in the 2024-25 season. He will aim to extend his tally on Saturday.

Empoli vs Juventus Prediction 

Juve boasts an advantage in the head-to-head record, they might have an upper hand in the fixture with the quality of the squad. Interestingly, both the teams are in fine form and have remained undefeated so far this season. We predicted the visitors would be taking three points to extend their unbeaten run by handing Empoli their first loss of the season. 

Predicted Score: Juventus 2 – 0 Empoli (Watch Live)

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