In just a few days, Empoli and Juventus will face each other in a Serie A match on May 22, 2023. Let’s dive into the data and analyze the previous meetings, current forms, and playing styles of both teams to predict the possible outcome of this match.

Previous Meetings:

Empoli and Juventus have clashed six times in the past, with Juventus emerging victorious in four of the meetings. Moreover, in their previous matchup, Juventus conquered Empoli away from home 4-0.

Current Forms:

Juventus have been in excellent form, winning their last three matches and maintaining an unbeaten run of four games. Additionally, they have kept clean sheets in their last two outings. Meanwhile, Empoli have only managed to win one of their last five games and have lost two of their previous three away matches.

Playing Styles:

Empoli plays with width and attacks down the left, while Juventus often attacks down the left as well and rotates their first eleven. Empoli also likes taking long shots and playing in their own half, while Juventus takes a lot of shots and is excellent at attacking set pieces, defending set pieces, and protecting the lead. Empoli has a strength in attacking down the wings but has weaknesses in finishing scoring chances, stopping opponents from creating chances, aerial duels, defending set pieces, protecting a lead, and avoiding fouling in dangerous areas. On the other hand, Juventus has a significant strength in shooting from direct free kicks, protecting the lead, creating scoring chances, attacking down the wings and attacking set pieces. However, one of their weaknesses lies in defending against long shots.

Predicted Outcome:

Based on the previous meetings and current form, we predict that Juventus will dominate this match. With their strengths in attacking and defending set-pieces, coupled with Empoli’s poor record of protecting the lead, Juventus is likely to score multiple goals while keeping a clean sheet. Our final score prediction for this match is 3-0 in favor of Juventus.