Destro, Mattia 
McKennie, Weston 
Empoli will take on Juventus this weekend in Round 3 of Serie A at the Stadio Carlo Castellani.
Key Takeaways
- In their past two games, Empoli has failed to score
- Juventus has not lost in six games
- Both clubs did not win their previous game
In the past, Juventus has consistently outplayed Empoli both at home and away. However, in a surprise turn of events, Empoli managed to defeat Juventus by three goals in their most recent home match. This result indicates that Empoli may be able to defy the odds once more. It remains to be seen if Juventus will approach the game with the intention of winning or if Empoli will be able to replicate their success.
Empoli Form
Empoli lost to Monza in their most recent Serie A match by a score of 0-2.
Empoli has recently displayed a range of results in their home matches. With impressive victories over Salernitana and Juventus by scores of 2-1 and 4-1, they demonstrated their offensive power. However, they have difficulties playing against superior opposition, as seen by their 0-2 loss to Lazio and their close 1-2 loss to Cittadella. They occasionally struggle to win games at home, as seen by their recent 0-1 loss to Hellas Verona.
The Azzurri club demonstrated a balance between scoring and surrendering in their most recent home games, scoring a total of 7 goals while also allowing 7 goals to be scored against them. They failed to record any clean sheets, though, in these games.
Juventus Form
Juventus and Bologna fought to a 1-1 tie in their prior Serie A game.
Recent Juventus away performances have been inconsistent. They defeated Atalanta convincingly, 2-0, but lost to Sevilla, 1-2, which exposed defensive flaws. Despite losing to Empoli 1-4, they recovered to beat Udinese 1-0 and 3-0.
The old lady demonstrated a balanced performance in their last road games by scoring 8 goals and allowing 6 goals. Their ability to play defence on the road was highlighted by their notable accomplishment of 3 clean sheets.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record between Empoli and Juventus reveals that in their 12 encounters, Juventus has triumphed 10 times and Empoli has won twice. Juventus and Empoli have never had a match that finished in a tie.
Team News
Coach Paolo Zanetti of Empoli must deal with injuries at his club. Daniel Maldini is now rehabilitating from a muscular injury, and Elia Caprile is temporarily out due to an ankle injury.
Juventus' head coach, Massimiliano Allegri, is presently dealing with injury issues with his team. While Mattia De Sciglio is recuperating from a cruciate ligament injury, Wojciech Szczesny is battling a muscular issue.
Key Players
Elia Caprile and Sebastiano Luperto are two players on Empoli's team who have been significantly contributing. Their efforts had a significant influence on how well the team performed.
Juventus relies on important players throughout the current 2023–2024 season, including Dusan Vlahovic, who has two goals in two games and provided one crucial assist. Federico Chiesa, who scored one goal in two games for Juventus this season, is another key player.
How to Watch on TV or Online
Fans in the UK will be able to watch the Empoli vs. Juventus game on TNT Sports 1.
Final Thoughts
Empoli is currently fighting close to the bottom of the ranking table, while Juventus retains a good place in the top 5. Given their different rankings, Juventus may have a significant edge in this game.
Serie A