Juventus look to overcome a disappointing start to the Serie A when they host Empoli this weekend. The match schedules for Saturday at the Allianz Arena with kickoff at 9: 45 pm.
Both sides come off disappointing starts to their opening day, with Juventus picking a 2-2 draw to Udinese. On the other hand, Empoli registered a 3-1 loss to Lazio.
All rumors over Juve’s biggest star linked to a move away look sealed before the weekend. Head coach Maximilian Allegri confirmed the wishes of Cristiano Ronaldo to leave the Old Lady. Furthermore, it seems Ronaldo is keen on a move to Manchester City.
The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo leaves a space up top yet to fill with the transfer window a week away. However, Allegri looks to give Paulo Dybala and Juan Cuadrado more advanced roles in the attack.
Moreover, Cuadrado seems to enjoy life in the new advanced role while notching up three goals in the last three games. Furthermore, this weekend will mark his 300th appearance in Serie A.
On the other hand, the opponents are trying to find new life under new management. First off, it started with a disappointing 3-1 loss to Lazio on an opening day. The Azzurri cruised impressively in Serie B to earn a promotion to Italian top flight.
However, a major task lies ahead of Andreazzolli, who will be looking to put up a fight this weekend.
Juventus vs. Empoli Head to Head
Both sides have 14 matches against each other, with Juventus taking 12 wins while Empoli with one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Udinese 2-2 Juventus
- Juventus 3-1 Atalanta
- Barcelona 3-0 Juventus
- Monza 1-2 Juventus
- Juventus 3-1 Cesena
Away
- Empoli 1-3 Lazio
- Empoli 4-2 L.R Vicenza
- Udinese 1-0 Empoli
- Empoli 3-0 Pontedera
- Empoli 2-1 Lecce
Juventus Team News
Cristiano Ronaldo will not take part in this clash after a speculated move away to Manchester City. Therefore, Allegri looks keen on setting an attacking trio made up of Dybala, Morata, and Cuadrado. Adrien Rabiot is unavailable through injury in midfield. Therefore, Weston McKenna will partner with Locatelli.
Empoli Team News
The attacking options available this weekend will pitch Patrick Cutrone in attack with Leonardo Mancuso. Loanees Petar Stojanovic and Riccardo Marchizza set to continue operating as full backs.
Prediction and Odds
Juventus are currently not operating at full strength but will be more than willing to put up a show.
- Juventus Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- No Score: Away
