Empoli FC vs Atalanta BC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Empoli FC vs Atalanta BC — Serie A .
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Atalanta BC 38 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alberto Tegoni
- Referee Davide Massa
- Referee Gianluca Manganiello
- Referee Matteo Bottegoni
- Referee Lorenzo Illuzzi
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | Atalanta BC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Nov | Udinese Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | SSC Napoli | A | 1–5 | L |
| 27 Oct | Juventus FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Frosinone Calcio | A | 3–3 | D |
| 06 Oct | AS Roma | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | Empoli FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Nov | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 4–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Oct | Parma Calcio 1913 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | AC Chievo Verona | A | 5–1 | W |
| 07 Oct | UC Sampdoria | H | 0–1 | L |
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' KICK OFF: Atalanta BC gets underway.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Empoli FC and Atalanta BC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Empoli FC is showing some good football. However, Empoli FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 15' A quiet spell here at . Empoli FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Empoli FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 24' Frederic Veseli has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 24.
- 29' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' The deadlock is broken! Remo Freuler gets on the scoresheet on 33 minutes.
- 38' A moment of madness from Andrea Masiello on 38 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Atalanta BC will be frustrated.
- 40' Hans Hateboer is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 42' Magnificent from Antonio La Gumina! That is 2 goals in 380 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' Another change for Atalanta BC made on 46 minute. Rafael Toloi leaves to be changed by Gianluca Mancini.
- 51' Italy international Francesco Caputo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' The travelling Atalanta BC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' Empoli FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 66' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 67' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 67.
- 69' Robin Gosens picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 72' Rade Krunic makes way for Miha Zajc at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Empoli FC.
- 77' Andrea Masiello adds to his 0 season tally! Atalanta BC lead 1-3 — and this changes everything.
- 82' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 82 minutes.
- 84' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Josip Ilicic.
- 85' The crowd applauds Hamed Junior Traore as he leaves the pitch. Afriyie Acquah steps in for Empoli FC.
- 88' A change in the Atalanta BC ranks — Andrea Masiello exits the field as Jose Luis Palomino enters on 88.
- 89' A change in the Empoli FC ranks — Antonio La Gumina exits the field as Levan Mchedlidze enters on 89.
- 90' Matias Silvestre is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 20
- 1
- 23
- 5
- 2
- 22
-
33
Rade Krunic ↓ Miha Zajc 72'
-
8
Hamed Traore ↓ Afriyie Acquah 85'
- 10
- 11
Bench
- 13
- 28
-
18
Afriyie Acquah ↑ 85'
- 21
- 27
-
6
Miha Zajc ↑ 72'
- 4
-
7
Levan Mchedlidze ↑ 89'
- 32
- 66
- 48
- 29
Coach
Giuseppe Iachini
Atalanta BC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
-
2
Rafael Toloi ↓ Gianluca Mancini 46'
- 33
- 10
- 11
- 72
- 8
- 15
-
91
Duvan Zapata ↓ Mario Pasalic 46'
- 19
Bench
- 95
- 31
- 21
-
23
Gianluca Mancini ↑ 46'
-
6
Jose Luis Palomino ↑ 88'
- 53
- 22
- 4
-
88
Mario Pasalic ↑ 46'
- 24
- 7
- 13
Coach
Gian Piero Gasperini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ademola Lookman | 5 |
| Hans Hateboer | 2 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 2 |
| Josip Ilicic | 2 |
| Charles De Ketelaere | 2 |
| Rasmus Hojlund | 1 |
| Teun Koopmeiners | 1 |
| Remo Freuler | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.56
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
Atalanta BC xG
I would bet for:
Empoli FC or Atalanta BC 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Empoli FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Atalanta BC
62%
Empoli FC or Atalanta BC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Atalanta BC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6%
0 – 0
5.7%
1 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Atalanta BC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Atalanta BC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.