Juventus vs Empoli Prediction & Tips
Juventus find themselves in a difficult situation this season. In Serie A, the ‘bianconeri’ are eight points behind leaders Inter, making their fight for the scudetto difficult. In addition, the team was surprised to be eliminated in the 1/16 finals of the Champions League, losing to PSV. Thus, the Coppa Italia is the only tournament in which the Turin side can fight for a trophy.
As reigning Cup champions, Juventus started the campaign from the Round of 16, where they stormed past Cagliari at home with a 4-0 win. Now, the team will have to defend their title to close the season on a high.
Empoli started their participation in the Coppa Italia from the 1/32 finals, where they comfortably defeated Serie B side Catanzaro 4-1. In 1/16, they managed an away win against another Turin team, Torino, with a score of 2-1. Then, in 1/8, Empoli got past Fiorentina, also away, winning in a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
In the league, however, things are not going so well for the team. Empoli are in the relegation zone, in 18th place, and although they still have a chance of survival, their form is raising serious concerns. They have now gone 11 consecutive games without a win, with only two draws in this stretch. Now, the Coppa Italia becomes for Empoli not only an opportunity to fight for a trophy, but also a way to regain confidence.
Juventus – Empoli FREE TIPS
HT/FT * Juventus – Juventus @ 1.90
