Relegation candidates Empoli collide with highflying Atalanta at the Stadio Carlo Castellani – Computer Gross Arena in Italy’s Serie A on Sunday, 23 February. View our Serie A betting tips for the match below.
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Empoli vs Atalanta prediction: La Dea to bounce back
Key Stats
- Atalanta have won each of their last five meetings with Empoli.
- Both teams managed to score in seven of Empoli’s last nine games in Serie A.
- Charles De Ketelaere scored twice when Atalanta beat Empoli in December (3-2).
- Three of the last four meetings between Empoli and Atalanta have produced over 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Empoli 2-3 Atalanta
Atalanta had to work hard to overcome Empoli (3-2) in a five-goal thriller earlier in the campaign and a similarly open contest could develop when the teams reacquaint themselves on Sunday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Empoli listed as underdogs
- HOME: 21/4 (6.25) – 16%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Empoli have lost eight of their last ten games in Serie A, so it isn’t surprising to see them installed as big outsiders here at a price of 21/4.
Atalanta have won only one of their last seven games in all competitions, however, La Dea remain 4/7 favourites ahead of Sunday’s game despite that poor run. Visit our latest football tips page for more free predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: History favours Atalanta
Atalanta came out on top in each of their last five meetings with Empoli, scoring 12 times along the way.
Italy Serie A 22/12/24
Atalanta
Empoli
Italy Serie A 28/04/24
Atalanta
Empoli
Italy Serie A 30/10/23
Empoli
Atalanta
Italy Serie A 17/03/23
Atalanta
Empoli
Italy Serie A 30/10/22
Empoli
Atalanta
Empoli preview: Three out for hosts
Jacopo Fazzini, Tino Anjorin and Nicolas Haas are out for Empoli, though Federico Brancolini, Tyronne Ebuehi and Ardian Ismajli could all return to the fold. Empoli are just one point clear of the relegation zone in Serie A.
Predicted lineup: Silvestri (GK), De Sciglio, Goglichidze, Cacace, Gyasi, Grassi, Maleh, Henderson, Pezzella, Colombo, Kouame
Italy Serie A 10/05/25
W
Parma
1
Empoli
2
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
L
Lazio
1
Empoli
0
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
L
Fiorentina
2
Empoli
1
Coppa Italia 24/04/25
L
Bologna
2
Empoli
1
Italy Serie A 20/04/25
D
Venezia
2
Empoli
2
Atalanta preview: Will Lookman feature?
Isak Hien, Daniel Maldini, Gianluca Scamacca, Giorgio Scalvini and El Bilal Toure could all miss out for Atalanta. It will be interesting to see if Ademola Lookman features after his public spat with Head Coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
Predicted lineup: Carnesecchi (GK), Toloi, Djimsiti, Kolasinac, Cuadrado, Ederson, De Roon, Zappacosta, Pasalic, De Ketelaere, Retegui
Italy Serie A 12/05/25
W
Roma
1
Atalanta
2
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
W
Monza
0
Atalanta
4
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
D
Lecce
1
Atalanta
1
Italy Serie A 20/04/25
W
AC Milan
0
Atalanta
1
Italy Serie A 13/04/25
W
Bologna
0
Atalanta
2
Player to watch – Ederson
Brazilian Ederson is a key combative presence in midfield for Atalanta and the 25-year-old’s screening and ball-winning qualities could be crucial for La Dea again on Sunday.
Ederson eager to impress
Ederson has a lengthy list of suitors, with a number of Premier League clubs in England believed to be weighing up a summer move for the anchorman. Ederson will be keen to put on another show for his admirers on Sunday.