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Empoli and Juventus square off in the second match of the day in the Italian Serie A, with Juve looking to put some points ahead of Roma if the Giallorossi don`t win at Napoli. The visitors are considered 1.45 odds favorites by the bookmakers.
Empoli will struggle to avoid relegation this year, there`s little doubt about that. The hosts are currently doing decent, sitting on the 17th place, but they have lost their last two games in horrible fashion (0-4 vs. Cagilari, 1-3 at Sassuolo). Their shaky defense will be a problem against a team like Juventus, which has amazing quality and top class options up front.
Bet on Empoli vs. Juventus with the best Serie A odds offered by Pinnacle.
Juve is on the back of a dramatic 1-0 loss at Genoa, their first defeat of the season. It came in the last second from an offside position when Juve was clearly controlling the game, which honestly was more than deserved punishment for the Old Lady, a team constantly pushed by the referees in the Serie A. However, a single loss does not erase the fact that even without Conte, Juventus is still the best team in the league, and they are playing good football this season. They have a Champions League match coming up, but after the Genoa defeat they can`t afford to take Empoli lightly.
Team news: Empoli will be without Guarente, while Sepi and Verdi are doubtful. Juventus will miss Evra, Barzagli, Pepe and Caceres. Tevez might start from the bench, with Morata set to take his place.
I can see Juve winning this and they might even cover the handicap if we think at the fact that Empoli allowed 7 goals in the last 2 matches and has an error prone defense. Juve really needs the points here and with their quality and experience I really doubt they will fail to win against an out of form relegation candidate that can`t defend to save their lives. My tip is Juventus to win and cover the 1 goal asian handicap. Prediction: Empoli – Juventus 0-2.
Pick: Juventus (-1 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 1.75 @ Pinnacle
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 6
Event date: 1 November
really agree with this one, Juve should finally get a big win…
Honestly I don`t expect them to win 5-0, but I am very confident they will win (which guarantees not losing the bet) and surely they can put a safe 2 goal difference past Empoli.