LiontipsEmpoli vs Atalanta. Prediction and Betting Tips for Serie A (October 17, 2021).
Command Analysis
Empoli lack consistency in their performance. Gli Azzurri are currently 10th in the Serie A standings and are 2 points shy of getting into the European club competition zone.
In the previous rounds, Empoli defeated Cagliari away (2:0), and then had a cracker of a game against Bologna (4:2). They failed to extend the winning streak and lost to Roma away from home (0:2). After conceding the first goal, Empoli completely lost control of the game and couldn't even snatch a draw.
Aurelio Andreazzoli's men are set to play host to one of the Italian giants in the 8th round. Empoli will probably sit on the defensive and hope for an odd counterattack.
Gian Piero Gasperini has built a wonderful team that performs well both in Serie A and in Europe. After the first two rounds of the Champions League group stage, Atalanta leads the Group F table.
However, things aren't looking rosy in Serie A. At the moment, Atalanta are only 8th, but the team has a lot of faith in their manager, and we believe, that Atalanta will be able to improve their standings quite soon.
In the last round, Atalanta hosted AC Milan. This was a real thriller: the hosts conceded in the first minute, then the Rossoneri scored two more goals and allowed themselves to relax. Atalanta used that and almost made a comeback - they scored 2 goals before the final whistle (2:3).
Trends
СтавкаBoth to score - no
Both sides scored in 2 of the last 5 head-to-head games.
СтавкаAtalanta IT over 1.5
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, Atalanta scored more than 1 goal.
СтавкаDuván Zapata to score
Duván Zapata scored 3 goals this season.
Tip and bets
Empoli will try to create problems for the opponent, but they will probably have to play mostly on counterattacks. Atalanta need to earn points so they can get into the European club competition zone. The visitors are the obvious favourite in this game, they have a great record against Empoli, so we think that they get a confident victory here.
Our prediction - Atalanta to win
Empoli usually defend well at home. The hosts expect fast attacking actions from Atalanta and will be ready. We think the score will stay under the total due to the solid performance of Empoli on the defensive.
Second bet - total under 3.5 goals
