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Juventus FC vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2021-22
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Full Time
Sat 28 Aug 2021 · 18:45 UTC Allianz Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Juventus FC vs Empoli FCSerie A at Allianz Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Marco Guida
  • Referee Pasquale De Meo
  • Referee Davide Ghersini
  • Referee Sergio Ranghetti
  • Referee Domenico Rocca
  • Referee Matteo Marcenaro (Italy)
11 games this season 🟨 1.5/game 5.3 goals/game

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Aug Empoli FC H 0–1 L
22 Aug Udinese Calcio A 2–2 D
23 May Bologna FC 1909 A 4–1 W
15 May FC Internazionale Milano H 3–2 W
12 May US Sassuolo Calcio A 3–1 W
09 May AC Milan H 0–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Aug Juventus FC A 1–0 W
21 Aug SS Lazio H 1–3 L
26 May FC Internazionale Milano A 1–2 L
19 May Torino FC H 4–1 W
12 May UC Sampdoria A 2–1 W
05 May ACF Fiorentina H 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Juventus FC host Empoli FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Juventus FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Empoli FC backline.
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Riccardo Marchizza is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Juventus FC.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' Liam Henderson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 21' What a moment for Leonardo Mancuso! That strike on 21 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 26' Empoli FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 31' Matthijs de Ligt has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 32' A meaty challenge results in booking for Petar Stojanovic on 32.
  • 37' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. Juventus FC and Empoli FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 44' Controversy at the stadium! Patrick Cutrone argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 46' Alvaro Morata gets the nod from Juventus FC. He replaces Weston McKennie and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Empoli FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 55' A tactical swap from Juventus FCFederico Bernardeschi on, Adrien Rabiot off on 55 minutes.
  • 56' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ardian Ismajli on 56 minutes.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 66' Rodrigo Bentancur makes way for Manuel Locatelli at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Juventus FC.
  • 70' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Nedim Bajrami is replaced by Leo Stulac.
  • 73' Time for substitution for Empoli FC. Leonardo Mancuso is replaced by Andrea Pinamonti.
  • 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 80' Empoli FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Liam Henderson is hanging Patrick Cutrone on the field on 80 minute.
  • 81' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Federico Bernardeschi.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Juan Cuadrado as he leaves the pitch. Mattia De Sciglio steps in for Juventus FC.
  • 87' Alex Sandro, a Brazil , has 36 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 89' Controversy at the stadium! Danilo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' The referee shows Juventus FC player a Yellow card on 90.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Empoli FC players.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13 Juventus FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Empoli FC xG
I would bet for: Juventus FC or Empoli FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Juventus FC36% Draw31% Empoli FC33%
Actual: Empoli FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Juventus FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Empoli FC
64%
Juventus FC or Empoli FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Juventus FC24% Draw51% Empoli FC25%
Actual: Empoli FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
12.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.4%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.8%
0 – 3
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Juventus FC

Handicap Juventus FC covers Push Empoli FC covers
-2.5 5% 95%
-2 5% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% 86%
-1 14% 20% 66%
-0.5 34% 66%
+0.5 66% 34%
+1 66% 20% 14%
+1.5 86% 14%
+2 86% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% 5%

Clean Sheet

Juventus FC keeps clean sheet
33%
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
33%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.