Atalanta BC go against Empoli with aims to slowly chip in the top four of the league, but are still far from the top four spot. Empoli on the other hand hopes to finally score a victory in the league. They have not been at their best this season, having a winless run, which they want t end here. Another reason why this match is exciting is because of the clash between the managers. While Atalanta‘s manager is the oldest in the league, Empoli‘s manager is the second-youngest. It is exciting to see the difference between these two manager’s wits and tactics. This meeting will be on March 18, 2023, at 3:45 AM (GMT+8), with Atalanta as hosts.
From the 20 matches these two teams played across all competitions, it was the hosts who has a good record. The hosts have won seven, compared to the visitor’s five wins, while the remaining eight all ended in draw. Moreover, the hosts are aiming for a consecutive win against Empoli, which is not impossible. As for the visitors, they are hoping to finally beat the hosts at home, as the hosts won nine of their last 10 home games. Additionally, they are looking to improve their record with a win in this match.
Atalanta BC
Atalanta are currently at the sixth spot of the league table with 42 points, and are six points away from the top four. If they are still aiming for the top four spot, they need to be hungry for wins for their next games. This is not impossible though, as they have been fairly impressive this season. However, they are coming into this game with a 2-0 defeat against Napoli, and they are now aiming to bounce back. Over the past months, they have failed to impose themselves, struggling to find ways to win. Moreover, they need to work harder to end the rough road they are taking right now.
Hans Hateboer still cannot come back in this match, as he damaged his cruciate ligament way back February. Teun Koopmeiners, and Berat Djimsiti are both unavailable as well, as they are still nursing their injuries.
Empoli
Empoli on the other hand is at the 14th of the league table with 28 points, and even if they win in this game, they can only retain their spot. Their place in the league table right now is not surprising. For a team who failed to win any matches in their previous seven matches, they are still lucky to be in their place. However, they need to win now so they could at least improve their standings. After all, they are still nine points above the relegation zone, so they are still safe from the drop zone. They are coming in this game from a 1-0 defeat against Udinese, and are aiming to bounce back in this game.
Cambiaghi, and Destro are both expected to be unavailable here, following their injuries, but Piccoli is expected to return in this game.
Prediction:
Atalanta BC (1.5)
Odds: -0.86
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