Empoli FC vs Atalanta BC, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Empoli FC vs Atalanta BC — Serie A .
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Atalanta BC 0 games · 0 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' The wait is over. Atalanta BC get us underway at .
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gianluca Mancini made 525 appearances and scored 31 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' It looks surprising Atalanta BC does not make any changes. Francesco Caputo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Gian Piero Gasperini might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' 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.
- 24' Empoli FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 24.
- 29' Empoli FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 33' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Remo Freuler makes it 0-1.
- 38' Andrea Masiello catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 38.
- 40' The Netherlands right-back Hans Hateboer breaks the deadlock on 40 minutes. 0-2!
- 42' Brilliant from the ! Antonio La Gumina makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 42.
- 46' Another change for Atalanta BC made on 46 minute. Rafael Toloi leaves to be changed by Gianluca Mancini.
- 51' Matias Silvestre has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 66' 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.
- 67' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Domenico Maietta.
- 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Robin Gosens.
- 72' Empoli FC make a change. Rade Krunic trudges off to be replaced by Miha Zajc on 72 minutes.
- 77' Against the run of play, Andrea Masiello has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 82' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 84' Josip Ilicic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 84.
- 85' The crowd applauds Hamed Junior Traore as he leaves the pitch. Afriyie Acquah steps in for Empoli FC.
- 88' It is a substitution in Atalanta BC team. Andrea Masiello is replaced by Jose Luis Palomino on 88 minute.
- 89' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Antonio La Gumina is withdrawn and Levan Mchedlidze gets his opportunity.
- 90' Against the run of play, Matias Silvestre has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- Atalanta BC will have plenty to reflect on. Empoli FC were simply the better side today.
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 |
| 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
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.