Serie A preview and odds: Juventus vs Empoli

Published on: 30/03/2016

Serie A preview and odds: Juventus vs Empoli

April 02, 2016 20:45pm - Juventus Stadium

Serie A

League leaders Juventus will be looking to maintain their slim advantage at the top of Serie A with a win over mid-table Empoli on Saturday.

Juventus hold three-point advantage

With just three points separating the league pace-setters and second-ranked Napoli, Juventus cannot afford to take their eye of the ball in final eight matches.

The Turin club have won their last 11 home matches in a row, conceding just three goals in the process. They have not conceded in any of their last six games at Juventus Stadium.

No away win in 11 for Empoli

While Juve have won all of their last 11 home matches, opponents Empoli have not won any of their last 11 away games. A statistic that emphasises the size of the task they face this weekend.

Despite their recent lack of victories, the Azzurri are still sat in the comfort of mid-table in 11th place. However, they are just eight points clear of the relegation zone. In their last game, they drew 0-0 at home to Palermo.

Team news

Sami Khedira is suspended for the home side, who will also be without Andrea Barzagli, Paulo Dybala, Claudio Marchisio, Giogio Chiellini and Martin Caceres.

Meanwhile, the visitors will have to make do without Vincent Laurini and Uros Cosic.

Recent form (League)

Juventus: WWWWD

Empoli: DDLLL

Betting odds and tips

Considering the respective records of each team, the home win to nil is the standout bet.

You can back the Win to Nil at 4/5 with Bet365.

By Neil Morris

Published on: 30/03/2016

Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (30/03/2016 16:26:26) but are subject to change.