Juventus vs Empoli Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Serie A, February 2, 2025

Juventus vs Empoli Preview

• Competition: Serie A.
• Date: Sunday, February 2.
• Time: 11:30 AM GMT.
• Venue: Allianz Stadium.

Juventus vs Empoli will take place at the Allianz Stadium in game week 23 of Serie A fixtures in the early kick-off slot on February 2.

The Old Lady will enter this contest in fifth place with 37 points from 22 matches so far. They will enter their next game on the back of a dismal run of form, having won just once in their last eight games across competitions. Three defeats and four draws have made up the other results as they have scored four and conceded five in their last five. Juventus lost 2-0 to Benfica in their last match and will look to get back to winning ways.

Empoli, on the other hand, are 15^th with 21 points from 22 matches. They are just a point above the drop zone and need to put results on the board to distance themselves from it. They too have won just once in their last eight games, with five defeats and two draws making up the other results. In their last five, Empoli have scored five and conceded 10 goals. They drew 1-1 with Bologna in their last match and will look to end their winless run next time around.

On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from Juventus vs Empoli game.

Juventus Team News

Manager Thiago Motta fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Benfica. Most of the players that started played well, but Pierre Kalulu picked up an injury and could miss the next game.

Juventus will be without five players in total. Kalulu (muscle), Gleison Bremer (cruciate ligament), Juan Cabal (cruciate ligament), Nicolo Savona (muscle) and Arkadiusz Milik (meniscus) will all miss out as they continue to recover from their injuries.

Empoli Team News

Manager Roberto D’Aversa fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they secured a 1-1 draw against Bologna. Most players barring the goalkeeper had poor outings, with skipper Alberto Grassi also picking up a knock.

They will be without a total of seven players for the next match. Grassi joins Giuseppe Pezzella as the pair will be suspended for excessive yellow cards. Saba Sazonov (cruciate ligament), Tyronne Ebuehi (cruciate ligament), Nicolas Haas (cruciate ligament), Pietro Pellegri (cruciate ligament) and Ola Solbakken (shoulder) will all miss out as they continue to recover.

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Juventus vs Empoli Predicted Lineups

Juventus Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Mattia Perin.

Defenders: Timothy Weah, Federico Gatti, Manuel Locatelli, Weston McKennie (C).

Midfielders: Khephren Thuram, Douglas Luiz, Kenan Yildiz.

Forwards: Francisco Conceicao, Samuel Mbangula, Dusan Vlahovic.

Empoli Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Goalkeeper: Devis Vasquez.

Defenders: Saba Goglichidze, Ardian Ismajli, Mattia Viti.

Midfielders: Emmanuel Gyasi, Liam Henderson, Faustino Anjorin, Liberato Cacace.

Forwards: Sebastiano Esposito, Jacopo Fazzini, Lorenzo Colombo.

Juventus vs Empoli Head-to-Head Record

These two teams have met very often in recent years in Serie A and other domestic competitions. The head-to-head is closer than it seems, with Juventus having won two, Empoli having won one, and there being two draws as well, in their last five meetings.

Key Players to Watch in Juventus vs Empoli

Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)

The Serbian has been in decent form for the Old Lady this season and has racked up seven goals for them. However, they have come at a disappointingly high 10.14 xG, meaning he will need to convert his chances better. His one assist has come from 0.50 xA, which is a decent enough return.

Sebastiano Esposito (Empoli)

Esposito has been his team’s top marksman this season in Serie A and has helped by scoring eight goals. While his tally makes up a large chunk of his team’s total league goals, the striker has converted some tough chances for his tally. The eight goals have come from just 4.62 xG, meaning he has overperformed in this metric.

Juventus vs Empoli Prediction

Going by the past head-to-head as well as the recent form guides for both teams, it seems like this will be a close game. However, home advantage should do the trick for Juventus and they should find enough to get past Empoli.

Predicted Score: Juventus 2-1 Empoli.

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