Empoli vs Atalanta Prediction & Tips
For Empoli, a 2-1 home win against Udinese just before the international break ended with a 10-game losing streak in the league (E3, P7). Considering that more than half of those losses (four) were by only one goal difference, the balance that the Empoli should have between defense and attack could only need a few minor adjustments.
However, enduring results until the end of the match has been a problem for Empoli since he has received at least one goal after the 60th minute in each of his last five Serie A (SA) games. If they had not received those goals, Empoli would have three more points, would have six fewer goals against and would not be in the relegation zone.
Six of Atalanta’s last eight goals (including the autogoals scored by the rivals) have come after the break. This is a good omen for Atalanta considering the aforementioned weakness of Empoli, but also the visitors have a good record in their last five games as a visit to newly promoted teams: G4, E1 (GF 10, GC 3).
Two consecutive wins as a visitor in the SA, where he also scored seven goals, have given Atalantaa good boost in their attempt to return to fight for a place in European competitions. Having averaged 2.8 goals per game in his last five league games, Atalanta leads the scoring chart in the last five league games, while “winning” the second half in each of his last four meetings. .
Players to watch: Both Francesco Caputo (EMP) and Gianluca Mancini have scored in each of the last three matches for their respective teams. The last three goals by Mancini have come in the second half and two of them have been in the last 30 minutes.
Statistics to consider: Four of Atalanta’s last five matches in the SA have produced more than 2.5 goals in total.
In general, Empoli have not left their fence unbeaten in their last nine league games.
In addition, the visitors have received the first goal in five of their last seven games.
Empoli – Atalanta FREE TIPS
Atalanta – Win @ 1.85
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
