Match Overview
On January 27, 2024, Juventus will face off against Empoli at the Allianz Stadium in a Serie A match. The odds heavily favor Juventus, with a local winner prediction of 1.34 compared to Empoli’s 11.20 odds.
Historical Face-Off
In their previous encounters, Juventus has had the upper hand against Empoli. They have faced each other eight times since October 2018, with Juventus winning six matches and Empoli emerging victorious twice. In their last clash on March 9, 2023, Juventus secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Empoli.
Interestingly, three or more goals have been scored in five out of the eight matches between these two teams. This suggests that their encounters often produce exciting and high-scoring games.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Juventus has been in exceptional form recently, winning all six of their last matches across various competitions. Their attacking prowess has been evident as they have scored an impressive total of 19 goals while only conceding two during this period.
In the Serie A competition, Juventus currently sits at the top of the table with an impressive record of 16 wins, four draws, and one loss in their 21 matches played so far. They have amassed a total of 52 points and boast a goal difference of +23.
In their most recent match against Lecce on January 21st, Juventus secured a convincing away victory with a scoreline of 3-0 thanks to goals from Dusan Vlahovic (59′,68′) and Bremer (85′).
Away Team’s Recent Form
Empoli has struggled recently, particularly in away games where they have only managed one win out of their last six matches. In these away fixtures across various competitions, Empoli has scored just four goals while conceding eight.
In the Serie A competition, Empoli finds themselves in a difficult position, currently sitting 19th in the table. They have accumulated only 16 points from four wins, four draws, and 13 losses. Their goal difference stands at -21.
In their most recent match against Monza on January 21st, Empoli displayed some resilience and secured a much-needed victory with a convincing scoreline of 3-0. Szymon Zurkowski was the standout performer as he scored all three goals for his team (13′,38′,73′).
Key Players Spotlight
For Juventus, Dusan Vlahovic has been instrumental in their recent success. The attacker has found the back of the net 11 times in Serie A this season and has also provided three assists. His clinical finishing and ability to create chances make him a key player to watch out for.
Empoli’s Szymon Zurkowski is another player who has been making an impact for his team. He recently scored a hat-trick against Monza and will be eager to continue his goal-scoring form against Juventus.
Statistical Insights
Juventus’ dominant form is reflected in their statistics. They have won all ten of their home matches in Serie A this season and have only conceded four goals while scoring an impressive total of 16.
On the other hand, Empoli has struggled away from home, winning just two out of ten matches played on the road. They have conceded 18 goals while scoring six during these away fixtures.
Match Prediction: Juventus 3 – 1 Empoli
Based on current form and historical face-offs between these teams, it is highly likely that Juventus will come out on top in this match. Their strong attacking lineup led by Dusan Vlahovic should prove too much for Empoli’s defense to handle. However, Empoli may manage to find the back of the net once, as they have shown some resilience in recent matches.
Overall, a predicted scoreline of Juventus 3 – 1 Empoli seems like a reasonable outcome for this encounter.
