Serie A: Atalanta vs Empoli – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Serie A round 17 match between Atalanta and Empoli and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Empoli should be highly motivated for the task ahead in round 17 of the Serie A campaign, when they take on League-leaders Atalanta. With little to lose, they have their eyes fixed on an upset at Gewiss Stadium on Sunday.

Placed oneth in the table Atalanta have amassed 37 points after 16 matches. On 19 points, Empoli rank tenth with 16 matches played this season.

Team form: Atalanta vs Empoli

Atalanta Form

Atalanta look back on their last three matches with two victories to show for their efforts. Against Real Madrid, they were left empty-handed in a 2-3 defeat, but they avenged themselves by beating Cagliari in a 0-1 win. They followed that up with a 6-1 win against Cesena in their most recent outing. Atalanta have been in potent form at Gewiss Stadium, winning no less than five of the past six Serie A matches here. They also hammered in 19 goals, while letting in seven as they also lost once.

Empoli Form

In their last three matches, Empoli drew 2-2 with Fiorentina, won 1-4 against Verona, and lost 0-1 against Torino. In their last six away matches in the Serie A, Empoli won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying eight goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting stats for Atalanta and Empoli

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Atalanta and Empoli. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Atalanta vs Empoli

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Ademola Lookman brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, Atalanta will start him against Empoli, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Pietro Pellegri, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Popular markets: Atalanta vs Empoli

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Gewiss Stadium across all tournaments Atalanta won six times, drew two and lost two times. Empoli claimed four wins, four draw and two defeats in their last 10 games away. Amazingly, Atalanta are on a streak of 11 matches without defeat. Atalanta have not lost to Empoli in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Atalanta scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Empoli scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Atalanta managed to open the scoreline in no less than nine of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Empoli performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in six of their last 10 games. Atalanta have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Empoli.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Atalanta, who scored an average of 2.9 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Empoli’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of one goal in these matches. Atalanta are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 13 matches.