Atalanta vs Empoli prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 22, 2024
One of the matches of the 17th round of the Serie A will be played at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, where Atalanta will host Empoli. Here's a betting suggestion on the total number of goals in this match with solid chances of success.
Match Preview
The first half of the current Serie A season has been successful for Gian Piero Gasperini's men, but the team still has some issues. One of the main concerns is their defensive instability. Even in home matches, Atalanta regularly concedes goals, which prevents them from achieving perfect results. In their last eight home games, they have managed to keep a clean sheet only once and have conceded goals from teams like Verona and Genoa.
Moreover, Como scored three goals against Atalanta, which is a worrying signal for the team's defensive performance. In the previous round, Atalanta triumphed over Cagliari with a 1-0 scoreline, extending their winning streak in Serie A to ten matches and setting a new club record. This victory allowed Atalanta to solidify their position at the top of the table, reaching 37 points.
Roberto D'Aversa’s Empoli suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Torino in the last round, marking their ninth poor result in the last 11 Serie A matches (4 draws, 5 losses). With 19 points, they are currently in 10th place in the standings.
It's worth noting that Empoli has earned 12 points away from home this season, only trailing five other clubs. However, overall, the team struggles on the road: in their last 14 away matches in Serie A, Empoli has failed to win 11 times (4 draws and 7 losses), highlighting their weakness outside of home.
Probable Lineups
- Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Kolašinac, Hyn, Djimsiti, Ruggeri; Ederson, Brescianini, Zappacosta; Lookman, De Ketelaere, Retegui
- Empoli: Vasquez; Viti, Ismaili, Goglichidze, Kakache; Andjorin, Grassi, Fazzini; Gyasi, Esposito, Solbakken
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Last season, Atalanta won both encounters, 3-0 away and 2-0 at home.
- Atalanta’s winning streak against Empoli now stands at 4 matches.
- In only one of their last five encounters has the "Both Teams to Score" bet been successful.
Prediction
Bookmakers have little faith in Empoli, with Atalanta’s victory priced at a modest 1.31 odds. I recommend betting on "Atalanta to Win with a -1.5 Handicap" with odds of 1.89.
