Empoli FC vs Atalanta BC, Serie A 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Empoli FC vs Atalanta BC — Serie A at Stadio Carlo Castellani.
- Empoli FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Atalanta BC 38 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marco Guida
- Referee Luigi Nasca
- Referee Domenico Rocca
- Referee Manuel Volpi
- Referee Marcello Rossi
- Referee Giovanni Ayroldi
13 games this season
🟨 0.9/game
⚽ 3.8 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Atalanta BC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Juventus FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 15 Oct | AC Monza | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Oct | Torino FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | AC Milan | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Sep | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Empoli FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | SS Lazio | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Oct | US Sassuolo Calcio | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Oct | Udinese Calcio | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Oct | ACF Fiorentina | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | AS Roma | A | 1–0 | W |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Empoli FC launch into their encounter with Atalanta BC.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Razvan Marin is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Atalanta BC so far.
- 15' Empoli FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Atalanta BC's shape.
- 20' Empoli FC have won 231 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' Merih Demiral has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 32' Atalanta BC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Hans Hateboer on 32.
- 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
- 38' Controversy at the stadium! Koni De Winter argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 39' The referee shows Empoli FC player a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' A quiet spell here at Stadio Carlo Castellani. Atalanta BC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' Sebastian Walukiewicz is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sebastiano Luperto at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' A tactical swap from Atalanta BC — Berat Gjimshiti on, Giorgio Scalvini off on 55 minutes.
- 56' The Empoli FC bench stirs into life. Koni De Winter is withdrawn and Ardian Ismajli gets his opportunity.
- 59' Magnificent from Ademola Lookman! That is 68 goals in 319 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 64' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 65' Atalanta BC ring the changes. Ederson has done his job and it is now time for Ruslan Malinovskyi to step up.
- 66' Jacopo Fazzini is ready to make an impact after coming on for Liam Henderson at the 66 minute mark.
- 71' Ruslan Malinovskyi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Empoli FC tonight.
- 76' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 77' Fresh legs for Empoli FC! Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro comes on to replace Filippo Bandinelli.
- 82' Atalanta BC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 83' Atalanta BC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 88' The whistle greets Ademola Lookman as he departs to be replaced by Caleb Okoli.
- 89' A tactical swap from Atalanta BC — Nadir Zortea on, Joakim Maehle off on 89 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Atalanta BC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Empoli FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
8
Liam Henderson ↓ Jacopo Fazzini 66'
- 33
- 23
-
14
Marko Pjaca ↓ Nicolo Cambiaghi 56'
- 25
- 3
- 24
- 18
- 10
-
6
Koni De Winter ↓ Ardian Ismajli 56'
Bench
- 1
- 7
- 32
-
11
Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro ↑ 77'
- 30
-
34
Ardian Ismajli ↑ 56'
-
28
Nicolo Cambiaghi ↑ 56'
-
4
Sebastian Walukiewicz ↑ 46'
- 22
- 65
- 9
- 35
- 17
-
21
Jacopo Fazzini ↑ 66'
- 20
Coach
Paolo Zanetti
Atalanta BC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
11
Ademola Lookman ↓ Caleb Okoli 88'
- 2
- 33
- 88
- 1
-
3
Joakim Maehle ↓ Nadir Zortea 89'
- 28
-
17
Rasmus Hojlund ↓ Duvan Zapata 65'
- 42
-
13
Ederson ↓ Ruslan Malinovskyi 65'
Bench
- 31
-
91
Duvan Zapata ↑ 65'
-
19
Berat Gjimshiti ↑ 55'
- 10
- 57
-
18
Ruslan Malinovskyi ↑ 65'
-
5
Caleb Okoli ↑ 88'
- 93
- 22
-
21
Nadir Zortea ↑ 89'
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 |
| Antonio La Gumina | 1 |
| Marten de Roon | 1 |
| Andrea Masiello | 1 |
Head to Head
Empoli FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.03
Empoli FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Atalanta BC xG
I would bet for:
Atalanta BC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Atalanta BC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Empoli FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Atalanta BC
71%
Empoli FC or Atalanta BC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Atalanta BC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
11.2%
0 – 0
11%
1 – 2
8.5%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Empoli FC
| Handicap | Empoli FC covers | Push | Atalanta BC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 22% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Empoli FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Atalanta BC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.