Atalanta BC vs Empoli FC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Atalanta BC vs Empoli FC — Serie A at Gewiss Stadium.
- Atalanta BC 5 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alberto Tegoni
- Referee Maurizio Mariani
- Referee Alberto Santoro
- Referee Antonio Di Martino
- Referee Rosario Abisso
- Referee Valerio Colarossi
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Roma | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | FC Internazionale Milano | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | SS Lazio | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Cagliari Calcio | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Frosinone Calcio | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | Juventus FC | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | Como 1907 | 5 | 10 |
| 9 | SSC Napoli | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Atalanta BC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | US Lecce | 5 | 6 |
| 13 | Udinese Calcio | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Torino FC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | AC Monza | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | ACF Fiorentina | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | Bologna FC 1909 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Genoa CFC | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | Venezia FC | 5 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | Empoli FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 May | AC Milan | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 May | Spezia Calcio | A | 3–1 | W |
| 02 May | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Torino FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 23 Apr | Venezia FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | Atalanta BC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 May | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 May | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 2–4 | L |
| 01 May | Torino FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | SSC Napoli | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Apr | Udinese Calcio | A | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Atalanta BC this season
Atalanta BC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Atalanta BC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Atalanta BC
| Ederson | 1 G |
| Giacomo Raspadori | 1 G |
| Nikola Krstovic | 1 G |
| Lazar Samardzic | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Gewiss Stadium that hosts another battle between Atalanta BC and Empoli FC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' It looks surprising Empoli FC does not make any changes. Mattia Viti has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' It’s high time Aurelio Andreazzoli made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' Atalanta BC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' Empoli FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for Empoli FC. Petar Stojanovic will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' The whistle greets Andrea La Mantia as he departs to be replaced by Nedim Bajrami.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Atalanta BC and Empoli FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 57' The Atalanta BC manager makes a substitution. Hans Hateboer departs to be replaced by Matteo Pessina.
- 58' A moment of madness from Remo Freuler on 58 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Atalanta BC will be frustrated.
- 59' Remo Freuler was booked on 59.
- 64' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 68' Federico Di Francesco has so much to prove this time. He replaces Liam Henderson on 68 minute.
- 73' It is a cagey affair so far. Atalanta BC in their trying to find a way past Empoli FC's compact .
- 74' Another substitution for Empoli FC to replace Patrick Cutrone by Tommaso Baldanzi on 74 minute.
- 78' Davide Zappacosta makes way for Joakim Maehle at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Atalanta BC.
- 79' A stunning finish from Leo Stulac — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 82' Josip Ilicic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mario Pasalic on 82 minute.
- 87' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Atalanta BC and Empoli FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Atalanta BC 0-1 Empoli FC.
Lineups
Atalanta BC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 77
-
33
Hans Hateboer ↓ Matteo Pessina 57'
- 6
-
11
Remo Freuler ↓ Merih Demiral 82'
- 15
- 91
- 19
-
88
Mario Pasalic ↓ Josip Ilicic 82'
- 10
- 1
Bench
- 31
-
72
Josip Ilicic ↑ 82'
-
32
Matteo Pessina ↑ 57'
- 57
- 59
-
3
Joakim Maehle ↑ 78'
- 20
-
28
Merih Demiral ↑ 82'
-
42
Giorgio Scalvini ↑ 78'
- 46
- 99
Coach
Gian Piero Gasperini
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 8
- 33
- 9
-
25
Filippo Bandinelli ↓ Leo Stulac 68'
- 21
- 30
- 27
- 19
- 42
- 23
Bench
- 15
-
11
Federico Di Francesco ↑ 68'
-
5
Leo Stulac ↑ 68'
- 6
- 34
-
10
Nedim Bajrami ↑ 46'
- 1
-
65
Fabiano Parisi ↑ 74'
- 22
-
35
Tommaso Baldanzi ↑ 74'
- 16
Coach
Aurelio Andreazzoli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ademola Lookman | 5 |
| Charles De Ketelaere | 2 |
| Hans Hateboer | 2 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 2 |
| Josip Ilicic | 2 |
| Mattia Viti | 1 |
| Leo Stulac | 1 |
| Davide Zappacosta | 1 |
Head to Head
Atalanta BC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.57
Atalanta BC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Empoli FC xG
I would bet for:
Atalanta BC or Empoli FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Atalanta BC or Draw
70%
Draw or Empoli FC
58%
Atalanta BC or Empoli FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
7.1%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Atalanta BC
| Handicap | Atalanta BC covers | Push | Empoli FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Atalanta BC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.