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Juventus, still unbeaten in the ongoing Serie A season going into the international break, have their sights set on another away victory as they travel to face Empoli on Sunday evening.
With four points in their pocket from the opening two Serie A matches, Juventus stand in stark contrast to their hosts, who have suffered two consecutive losses without finding the back of the net.
Which team do the head-to-head statistics between Empoli and Juventus favour to win the match? Let’s discover as the teams prepare to face off at the Carlo Castellani Stadium.
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Empoli vs Juventus head-to-head record
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Empoli and Juventus don’t share a long-standing rivalry. Their initial meeting harks back to 1997, in a Serie A match that the Bianconeri won comfortably by a 5-2 scoreline. Up to now, they’ve contested each other 20 times, with Juventus emerging victorious on 15 occasions.
Gli Azzurri have managed to secure victory against the formidable Turin powerhouse on only three occasions.
- Juventus wins: 15
- Empoli wins: 3
- Draws: 2
The memory of their most recent home encounter with Juventus, nonetheless, serves as a source of encouragement for the home side ahead of their upcoming clash. Empoli dismantled Massimiliano Allegri’s team 4-1, a win that played a pivotal role in ensuring their survival in the top flight last season.
Empoli vs Juventus last five head-to-head record
The contest seems more evenly matched when considering the recent head-to-head record between Empoli and Juventus. In their last five encounters, Empoli have won twice and suffered three defeats. This track record should provide Empoli fans with optimism for a positive outcome against Juventus once more.
Empoli 4-1 Juventus (23/05/23)
Empoli inflicted a heavy 4-1 defeat on Juventus, further compounded by a recent ruling that led to a 10-point deduction for the club regarding their transfer activities.
Following the 10-point deduction and 4-1 loss at Empoli, Juventus are now seventh in Serie A.
And five points off the top four with two games to go 😐 pic.twitter.com/3pdzOpboH9
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Juventus 4-0 Empoli (22/10/22)
Juventus cruised to a 4-0 win over Empoli at the Allianz Stadium, with midfielder Adrien Rabiot scoring a brace. It also secured the first back-to-back win for Massimiliano Allegri’s side in the 22/23 Serie A season.
Empoli 2-3 Juventus (26/02/22)
Juventus clinched a 3-2 win at Empoli, thanks to a remarkable pair of goals by Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic. This victory saw Massimiliano Allegri’s squad reduce the distance to Serie A leaders AC Milan to just seven points.
Juventus 0-1 Empoli (29/08/21)
Juventus started their post-Cristiano Ronaldo era with a lacklustre performance, succumbing to a shocking 1-0 home defeat against freshly-promoted Empoli in Serie A.
Juventus 1-0 Empoli (30/03/19)
It was teenager Moise Kean who made the difference, finding the net just three minutes after entering the game as a substitute, earning Juventus a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Empoli.
Empoli vs Juventus what to expect?
Despite making some late additions to bolster their squad, Empoli may still find themselves lacking on Sunday, as they continue to chase their first point of the season. Juventus, with their offensive firepower, are well-equipped to secure a victory and head into the international break with confidence.
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