Empoli vs Atalanta prediction
Atalanta will be eager to leave some patchy form behind when they meet Empoli. (Photo by Imago)
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Both teams managed to score in seven of Empoli’s last nine games in Serie A.

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.

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

Atalanta

3
Empoli

Empoli

2

Italy Serie A 28/04/24

Atalanta

Atalanta

2
Empoli

Empoli

0

Italy Serie A 30/10/23

Empoli

Empoli

0
Atalanta

Atalanta

3

Italy Serie A 17/03/23

Atalanta

Atalanta

2
Empoli

Empoli

1

Italy Serie A 30/10/22

Empoli

Empoli

0
Atalanta

Atalanta

2

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

Parma

1

Empoli

Empoli

2

Italy Serie A 04/05/25

L

Lazio

Lazio

1

Empoli

Empoli

0

Italy Serie A 27/04/25

L

Fiorentina

Fiorentina

2

Empoli

Empoli

1

Coppa Italia 24/04/25

L

Bologna

Bologna

2

Empoli

Empoli

1

Italy Serie A 20/04/25

D

Venezia

Venezia

2

Empoli

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

Roma

1

Atalanta

Atalanta

2

Italy Serie A 04/05/25

W

Monza

Monza

0

Atalanta

Atalanta

4

Italy Serie A 27/04/25

D

Lecce

Lecce

1

Atalanta

Atalanta

1

Italy Serie A 20/04/25

W

AC Milan

AC Milan

0

Atalanta

Atalanta

1

Italy Serie A 13/04/25

W

Bologna

Bologna

0

Atalanta

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.

Empoli vs Atalanta prediction
Ederson is a vital cog in Atalanta's midfield machine. (Photo by Imago)

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.


Simon Winter is a professional football tipster and sports journalist with over ten years in the industry. Best known for his time with Racing Post, Simon has also had work published by Freesupertips, Bloomberg Sports, bet365, Paddy Power, Colossus Bets, These Football Times and more. Simon covers the Bundesliga and Serie A for Football Whispers.