Atalanta BC vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Atalanta BC vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Gewiss Stadium.
- Atalanta BC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ermanno Feliciani (Italy)
- Assistant 1 Alessandro Costanzo
- Assistant 2
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 2 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 3 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
| 4 | FC Internazionale Milano | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | SSC Napoli | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | AS Roma | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | AC Milan | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Juventus FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Atalanta BC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Bologna FC 1909 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | SS Lazio | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Torino FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Cagliari Calcio | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | ACF Fiorentina | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | US Lecce | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | AC Monza | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Venezia FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Frosinone Calcio | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Empoli FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 14 Dec | Cagliari Calcio | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Real Madrid CF | H | 2–3 | L |
| 06 Dec | AC Milan | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Dec | AS Roma | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Nov | BSC Young Boys | A | 6–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Atalanta BC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Dec | Torino FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Dec | Hellas Verona FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | AC Milan | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Nov | Udinese Calcio | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | US Lecce | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Atalanta BC is hosting Empoli FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Atalanta BC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 13' Lorenzo Colombo does the damage! The net is bulging and Empoli FC surge ahead!
- 18' Atalanta BC are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Empoli FC's 3-4-2-1 shape.
- 22' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nicolo Zaniolo on 22 minutes.
- 22' Nicolo Zaniolo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mateo Retegui at the 22 minute mark.
- 27' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 32' A quiet spell here at Gewiss Stadium. Atalanta BC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 34' The deadlock is broken! Charles De Ketelaere gets on the scoresheet on 34 minutes.
- 39' Brazil international Ederson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' Assisted by Nicolo Zaniolo with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ademola Lookman makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Atalanta BC that had 525 games and scored 714 goals.
- 57' Against the run of play, Sebastiano Esposito has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 62' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 64' The referee calls foul for Giuseppe Pezzella. He receives a card.
- 69' Empoli FC have won 231 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 70' Time for substitution for Atalanta BC. Berat Djimsiti is replaced by Isak Hien.
- 71' Empoli FC make a change. Sebastiano Esposito trudges off to be replaced by Jacopo Fazzini on 71 minutes.
- 76' Empoli FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 80' Luca Marianucci is ready to make an impact after coming on for Saba Goglichidze at the 80 minute mark.
- 85' Junior Sambia has so much to prove this time. He replaces Liam Henderson on 85 minute.
- 86' GOAL! Charles De Ketelaere fires home to make it 3-2!
- 3-2 the final result. Empoli FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Atalanta BC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 13
- 23
- 77
- 11
- 8
-
16
Raoul Bellanova ↓ Juan Cuadrado 80'
-
32
Mateo Retegui ↓ Nicolo Zaniolo 22'
- 29
- 17
-
19
Berat Djimsiti ↓ Isak Hien 70'
- 3
Bench
- 5
- 28
-
7
Juan Cuadrado ↑ 80'
- 31
- 2
-
10
Nicolo Zaniolo ↑ 22'
- 44
-
24
Lazar Samardzic ↑ 70'
-
22
Matteo Ruggeri ↑ 70'
-
4
Isak Hien ↑ 70'
- 6
- 27
Coach
Gian Piero Gasperini
Empoli FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
-
6
Liam Henderson ↓ Junior Sambia 85'
- 3
-
5
Alberto Grassi ↓ Youssef Maleh 70'
- 13
- 34
- 99
- 8
- 29
- 23
- 11
- 2
Bench
- 1
-
7
Junior Sambia ↑ 85'
-
93
Youssef Maleh ↑ 70'
- 19
-
10
Jacopo Fazzini ↑ 71'
- 12
-
35
Luca Marianucci ↑ 80'
- 31
- 90
- 38
Coach
Roberto D'Aversa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ademola Lookman | 5 |
| Hans Hateboer | 2 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 2 |
| Josip Ilicic | 2 |
| Charles De Ketelaere | 2 |
| Tyronne Ebuehi | 1 |
| Antonio La Gumina | 1 |
| Marten de Roon | 1 |
Head to Head
Atalanta BC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.86
Atalanta BC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 61% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Atalanta BC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Atalanta BC or Draw
78%
Draw or Empoli FC
45%
Atalanta BC or Empoli FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Atalanta BC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Atalanta BC
| Handicap | Atalanta BC covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Atalanta BC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.