Atalanta vs Empoli prediction and betting tips - April 28, 2024
On April 28, 2024, a match from the 34th round of Serie A will take place between Atalanta and Empoli. The club from Bergamo is aiming for the fifth position, while the guests have pulled ahead by just one win from Frosinone, who are currently in eighteenth place.
Key statistics and trends:
- The most common result in games between the clubs is a 0-0 draw. This result has occurred three times on each team's home turf.
- The most productive period for both teams is between the 76th and 90th minutes (25% for Atalanta, 31% for Empoli).
- Empoli has failed to score in 8 out of their 16 away matches in Serie A this season.
Atalanta - Form analysis: Making progress on three fronts
The "Bergamaschi" eliminated the favorite, Liverpool, in the Europa League, beating them convincingly 3-0 at Anfield. On Wednesday, they secured a convincing revenge against Fiorentina for their 0-1 loss in the first leg of the semifinal, winning 4-1. Now, under Gasperini's guidance, they will contest the cup in the decisive match against Juventus. However, their performance in Serie A has been mixed lately (1 win and 6 points in 7 rounds). Still, their victory over Monza allowed them to close in on Roma. The fifth position in Italy is now becoming a ticket to the Champions League.
Empoli - Form analysis: Successfully battling for survival
The "Blues" are accustomed to fighting for their place in the top division every year. They last rose from Serie B in 2021. Now, they have entrusted Davide Nicola, a specialist in this regard, to fulfill this familiar task. Recently, they have managed to defeat Torino and Napoli in three consecutive rounds. However, on the flip side, they suffered five goalless defeats in their other recent matches.
Atalanta: Team news
Only Scalvini's participation is questionable.
Empoli: Team news
Out of the squad due to health issues are Ebuehi and Ismaïli.
Atalanta vs Empoli: Possible starting line-ups:
Atalanta (possible lineup): Carnesecchi - Kolasinac, Hün, Djimsiti - Ruggeri, Koopmeiners, Ederson, de Roon, Zapata - de Ketelaere, Scamacca
Empoli (possible lineup): Caprile - Luperto, Valukievich, Bereszynski - Pecchia, Fazzi, Cambiaghi, Male, Grassi, Gjasì - Chery
Previous matches:
Gasperini's charges have won 4 times in the last 5 head-to-head matches, including three consecutive wins.
Free prediction for the Atalanta vs Empoli match on April 28:
With 8 positions and 23 points separating the teams in the league table, the stronger team is playing at home and should win with a "-1" handicap (odds - 1.72).
