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Atalanta - Empoli
Italy Serie A - Gewiss Stadium
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Atalanta and Empoli go head-to-head at the Gewiss Stadium in Italy’s Serie A on Friday, March 17th. Can La Dea snap a four-game winless run when they take on Empoli this week? Read our Serie A predictions along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Atalanta vs Empoli
Empoli have gone seven games with a victory in Serie A ahead of their trip to Bergamo to take on Atalanta on Friday evening. Read our top Atalanta vs Empoli predictions for this week’s fixture below.
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Under 2.5 Goals
Atalanta have looked uncharacteristically low on goals in recent weeks and La Dea have rattled the net just three times in their last six Serie A fixtures combined. Atalanta aren’t conceding many at the opposite end however, and five of the same fixtures featured under 2.5 goals overall as a result. Only three teams have notched less often this season than Empoli meanwhile, so supporters shouldn’t expect fireworks on Friday. Instead, our opening Atalanta vs Empoli prediction recommends another stake on under 2.5 goals.
Both Teams to Score – No
For the second of our football betting tips today, we’re aiming to capitalise on another low-scoring trend, and a wager on both teams not to score at the Gewiss Stadium is advised at the prices on offer. Both teams not to score has landed in six of Atalanta’s last seven Serie A contests and in two of Empoli’s last three games, while just one side managed to register in three of the last four encounters between the clubs. Expect that trend to continue on Friday.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Atalanta vs Empoli
Check out our rundown of key stats for Friday’s game below alongside a tool to help you choose the most attractive Atalanta vs Empoli odds.
Head to Head
30/10/22
Italy Serie A Serie A
Empoli
Atalanta
0
2
21/05/22
Italy Serie A Serie A
Atalanta
Empoli
0
1
17/10/21
Italy Serie A Serie A
Empoli
Atalanta
1
4
15/04/19
Italy Serie A Serie A
Atalanta
Empoli
0
0
25/11/18
Italy Serie A Serie A
Empoli
Atalanta
3
2
Last Five - Atalanta
17/03/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Empoli
Atalanta
1
2
W
11/03/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Napoli
Atalanta
2
0
L
04/03/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Udinese
Atalanta
0
0
D
26/02/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
AC Milan
Atalanta
2
0
L
19/02/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Lecce
Atalanta
2
1
L
Last Five - Empoli
17/03/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Atalanta
Empoli
2
1
L
11/03/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Udinese
Empoli
1
0
L
04/03/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Monza
Empoli
2
1
L
25/02/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Napoli
Empoli
2
0
L
19/02/23
Italy Serie A Serie A
Fiorentina
Empoli
1
1
D
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Friday’s face off featuring Atalanta – Empoli below.
Atalanta odds: 12/25 (1.48) – 67.6%
Draw odds: 37/10 (4.7) – 21.3%
Empoli odds: 28/5 (6.6) – 15.2%
Atalanta have a 67.6% chance of winning on Friday, say the market makers who have attached that sizable probability to that outcome. 31-year-old Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata is available at 21/5 (5.2) – 19.2% to be the first goalscorer, while his over 3.5 bookings can be added to your coupon at odds of 31/100 (1.31), which works out at an implied probability of 76.3%.
Atalanta vs Empoli Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Atalanta vs Empoli lineups and team news for Friday’s meeting below.
Atalanta
Defender Hans Hateboer is a long-term absentee for Atalanta with an ACL injury while midfielder Teun Koopmeiners has a hamstring issue and is expected to sit out the next couple of weeks. Atalante have gone four games without a win in Serie A and their top four hopes have been seriously dented as a result.
Predicted Lineup for Atalanta: Musso – Toloi, Djimsiti, Scalvini – Maehle, de Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri – Pasalic, Hojlund, Zapata
Empoli
Empoli could be without attacking duo Nicolo Cambiaghi and Mattia Destro for their trip to Bergamo on Friday. Empoli (14th) are still a healthy nine points clear of the drop zone, though they have lost three games on the spin in Serie A and they are without a win in seven games in the division overall.
Predicted Lineup for Empoli: Perisan – Stojanovic, Ismajli, Luperto, Parisi – Akpa Akpro, Marin, Bandinelli – Baldanzi, Caputo, Satriano
Player to Watch – Juan Musso
Atalanta didn’t lay a finger on Napoli in their 2-0 loss to the league leaders last week, though La Dea’s keeper, Juan Musso, did finish the game with bruised digits after a taxing outing between the sticks. The 28-year-old made several saves to keep the score down in Naples and Musso will hope for a calmer evening on Friday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Atalanta
Empoli
Serie A Standings
# | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
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1 | Napoli | 27 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 71 |
2 | Lazio | 27 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 52 |
3 | Inter Milan | 27 | 16 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 50 |
4 | AC Milan | 27 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 48 |
5 | Roma | 27 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 47 |
6 | Atalanta | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 45 |
7 | Juventus | 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 41 |
8 | Udinese | 27 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 38 |
9 | Bologna | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 37 |
10 | Torino | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | -4 | 37 |
11 | Fiorentina | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 37 |
12 | Sassuolo | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 36 |
13 | Monza | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | -5 | 34 |
14 | Empoli | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | -12 | 28 |
15 | Lecce | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | -8 | 27 |
16 | Salernitana | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | -16 | 27 |
17 | Spezia | 27 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -20 | 24 |
18 | Verona | 27 | 4 | 7 | 16 | -19 | 19 |
19 | Sampdoria | 27 | 3 | 6 | 18 | -28 | 15 |
20 | Cremonese | 27 | 1 | 10 | 16 | -27 | 13 |
Atalanta vs Empoli Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Atalanta beat Empoli 2-0 when the teams last met in October. Check out our Atalanta vs Empoli prediction near the top of the page.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 19:45 BST.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Stake and Ladbrokes for Friday’s contest.