Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus take on Paolo Zanetti’s Empoli at Juventus Stadium this Friday in Serie A. Juve have not been at their best this season, already suffering five losses across all competitions.
However, they are unbeaten at home in the league up until now. Can the Old Lady secure all three points on their own patch this Friday? Read on for our Juventus vs Empoli prediction.
Juventus vs. Empoli Odds Breakdown
Despite their issues this season, Juventus remain one of the top Serie A teams, and Allegri’s side will be gunning for maximum points on home turf this Friday.
Juve are the strong favorite in this one, with the bookies offering just -225 for a home victory. Empoli are in mid-table, and the away team are available at +650 to pull off a shock win in Turin. The draw is priced at +375.
Juventus
Juventus languish in eighth position in the Serie A standings right now, winning just four of their opening ten league games. Allegri’s side have drawn four and lost two of the other six league matches.
The Old Lady have been in patchy form of late, winning two and losing two of their previous four league matches.
However, after taking just three points from a possible nine, Juve beat rivals Torino in the Turin derby in their last one.
A Solid Season in the Juventus Stadium
Juventus have been solid at Juventus Stadium this season, picking up three wins and two draws from their opening five home league fixtures. Their only home reverse came against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League last month.
Last week’s derby victory was certainly a step in the right direction for Juventus. They will be desperate to follow that up with another win here.
With Juve playing first this weekend, three points on Friday will lift them above Inter Milan into seventh.
Juventus should keep up their solid home record and secure all three points from this one. Below you will find our Juventus vs Empoli prediction.
Empoli
Before a ball was kicked in anger this season, staying in Italy’s top tier was Empoli’s ultimate goal. At the end of the 2021-22 Serie A campaign, Azzurri finished in 14th with 41 points to their name – they would take a similar outcome this time around.
Empoli have had a mixed bag of results at the start of this season. They find themselves in tenth position right now, collecting 11 points. So far, Azzurri have won two, lost three, and drew five of their opening ten Serie A fixtures.
Empolis’ at the 2022-23 Season
Empoli failed to win any of their opening seven league and cup games of the 2022-23 season. However, they have improved in recent weeks, winning two, drawing one and losing one of the last four.
Since a 3-1 home reverse to champions AC Milan at the start of the month, Empoli have taken four points from two games to move clear of the bottom three.
Last Saturday, Zanetti’s troops edged past Monza at the Stadio Carlo Castellani, with Nicolas Haas netting the only goal of the game.
Empoli have been tough to beat on the road this term. Since a 1-0 loss at Spezia in their first one, they are undefeated in four away matches, winning one and drawing three. Can they upset Juventus on Friday? Check out our Serie A picks for this one.
Juventus vs. Empoli Betting Preview
Juventus have so often been the dominant force of Italian soccer in recent times, but they have not won the league since the unique 2019-20 season, and the Old Lady look unlikely to finish top of the pile this season.
Who to Bet On?
Empoli have been solid on their travels of late, but this will be their toughest challenge yet. Juve are unbeaten at Juventus Stadium in Serie A schedule, and the hosts should make home advantage count on Friday.
Our Juventus vs Empoli prediction is an easy home win. Check out the decent odds of +250 for Juve to win both halves. Also, there is good value in +120 for the Zebras win and over 2.5 goals.
Serie A Pick: Juventus (+120)
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