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Atalanta vs. Empoli: Serie A match prediction
Atalanta will host Empoli on December 22 in the 17th round of Serie A. Will the "goddess" be able to get another victory and maintain the lead in the table, or will the "azzurri" create a sensation in Bergamo and interrupt the hosts' long winning streak? In the forecast, we have analyzed in detail the form in which the teams are approaching the face-to-face meeting and have chosen the most reliable bets. What choice should you make?
Command Analysis
Atalanta
ItalyCurrent form
Atalanta are having a great season and are currently one of the main contenders for the championship title. With 37 points, Gian Piero Gasperini team is currently second in the table and one point behind the leader Napoli, who have already played their match in the 17th round - there is a chance to return to the first line today. This week, Atalanta easily secured a ticket to the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup, defeating Cesena at home with a score of 4:1.
Disqualifications and injuries
De Ron is disqualified. Scamacca and Scalvini are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Atalanta have won 11 of their last 12 matches
- Atalanta have conceded in three of their last four matches
Tentative line-up: Carnesecchi - Djimsiti, Hin, Kolasinac - Bellanova, Ederson, Pasalic, Zappacosta - De Ketelare, Lookman - Retegui.
Empoli
ItalyCurrent form
Before the start of the season, Empoli were among the obvious candidates for relegation from Serie A, but they played the opening period at a very high level. At the moment, Roberto D'Aversa team is in 10th place in the table with 19 points and is already five points away from the relegation zone - such a handicap allows them to look to the future with optimism. In the last round, Empoli lost 0:1 at home to Torino, thus suffering their second defeat in the last three rounds of the championship.
Disqualifications and injuries
De Sciglio is disqualified. Brancolini, Haas, Ebuehi, Zurkovski, Perisan, Sazonov, Solbakken are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Empoli have lost two of their last three matches
- Empoli have lost their last four matches against Atalanta
Tentative line-up: Vazquez - Goglichidze, Ismaili, Viti - Gyasi, Henderson, Maleh, Pezzella - Esposito, Fazzini - Colombo.
Trends
Bet Exact score 4:1
Atalanta have achieved one of their last six victories over Empoli with this score
17.75Bet Atalanta to score in both halves
In Atalanta last three home games, this bet has been successful
1.91Empoli to score in first half
In two of Empoli last three matches this bet has been successful
3.55Tip and bets
Atalanta are in great shape and will certainly be determined to return to first place in the table today – the level and shape of the opponent allow the hosts to set themselves maximum goals. Empoli have lost their shape recently and have quite expectedly slowed down, the Azzurri are significantly inferior in terms of player selection and are unlikely to be able to create a sensation.
We think that the guests have no chance. Forecast - Asian handicap (-1.5) for Atalanta . This bet is offered with odds of 1.85
Bet on total
Atalanta plays attacking football and has no problems with scoring goals - today the hosts will also clearly be in a maximally aggressive mood up front. It is unlikely that Empoli have a real chance of not conceding goals today, there is no particular reliability in defense. At the same time, the Azzurri know how to play second fiddle and are distinguished by excellent implementation, the guests are capable of scoring a consolation goal.
Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered for 2.15
Bet on corners
Atalanta are the favourites and will probably spend the entire 90 minutes attacking – the home team should win confidently on corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-3) on corners for Atalanta. This bet is offered for 1.65
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