Juventus vs Empoli
Juventus almost got their hands on the scudetto, but to be able to celebrate it, there are still a few points missing, which if made with the small and medium-sized ones could allow the bianconeri to arrive more serene to the big matches that are missing from here to the end of the championship. For the 29th matchday of Serie A at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, however, an Empoli arrives in recovery and above all in search of salvation points, with just one length ahead of the relegation zone. Thus a rather tight race is expected, with both teams looking for points for diametrically opposed goals.
Before the break the Black -whites greeted Serie A with a displeasure, that is with the first defeat of the season in the league, arrived at the hands of Genoa and immediately after the feat of Madrid. The state of form of the Allegri boys is still excellent. The objective is obviously victory, to forget Genoa’s misstep and get closer to the eighth consecutive championship. Many doubts for Massimiliano Allegri, that between ailments and turnover could change different elements, but not the module, which will be the usual 4-3-3. Szczesny returns in the goal, with Cancelo right back and Alex Sandro slightly favored on Spinazzola for the left lane. At the center Bonucci sure of the place, at his side he could go Rugani, even if Chiellini currently has an advantage. In midfield Pjanic in the control room, with Matuidi on the left and Emre Can on Bentancur for the role of right wing. Many doubts also ahead, after the injury with the national Cristiano Ronaldo should give way to Kean; with the young millennial, besides Mandzukic, one will go between Bernardeschi and Dybala, with the second slightly favorite.
Unlike Juventus, Empoli instead came from a victory, but arrived after a period that was not really easy. The salvation area is just a point away, with Bologna appearing in an excellent state of shape. Andreazzoli’s boys therefore need points to try to maintain or increase their detachment from the Bolognese. Against Juventus, however, the Tuscans could be content with even a “simple” draw, given the difference in the number of players with their opponents. Few doubts instead of Andreazzoli, who should choose 4-3-1-2. Dragowski in the goal, with Maietta-Dell’Orco central defense pair. The fullbacks will be Di Lorenzo on the right and Veseli on the left. In midfield Bennacer and Krunic sure of the place, then Traorè should have the better on Acquah to close the trio. After the great performance against Frosinone on the trocar Pajac could be seen again. Forward instead the usual couple Caputo-Farias.
Precedents: there are 25 previous officials between the two formations, precedents widely in favor of Juventus: ahead of 19 victories to three, 3 instead draws. In the first round match, it was the Black -whites who won the 2-1 away comeback, thanks to two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo after Caputo’s initial goal.
For this Serie A match, we opt for the victory of the hosts, accompanied by the Under 3.5. Black -whites who want to redeem the defeat of Genoa, will suffer against a motivated and healthy Empoli. We exclude a game rich in goals, also due to the absence of the Portuguese striker, finalist of the Allegri team.
Our Prediction: Under 3.5
Odds: 1.48