Serie A: Atalanta vs. Empoli Odds, Preview, and Picks (Dec 22)
- Atalanta chasing an eleventh successive win in Serie A
- Empoli have won just once across their last five matches in Italy
The fascinating race for the Serie A title continues this weekend, as league-leaders Atalanta chase an eleventh successive victory in the competition. They will have the home field advantage for their showdown against Empoli.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET
- Where: Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy
- How To Watch: ESPN
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Atalanta | -350 |
| Draw | +450 |
| Empoli | +1000 |
Match Preview
Atalanta defied expectations last season by winning a first major European honor after beating Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final. However, they have already shown this term that success was not a fluke.
Atalanta come into this round of matches in Italy sitting top of the Serie A standings after winning 12 of their opening 16 matches. They currently have a two-point advantage over Napoli, while Inter Milan are a further point behind.
Empoli will be the massive outsiders in the betting this weekend, as they look to bounce back to form after losing two of their last three matches. The Italian club have also won just once across their last five outings in the Italian top flight.
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However, Atalanta boast a very impressive record against Empoli, having won each of their last four against their opponents. Across that period, they have scored nine goals and conceded just once. In home matches, Atalanta have avoided defeat in eleven of their last 12 against Empoli.
It is incredibly hard to overlook the prospect of a home win this week, as Atalanta come into the round in club-record form after winning each of their last ten. They have also won a club-record number of games in the first half of the season.
Atalanta’s ability in the final third is also excellent, as they have scored 59 goals across their last 23 home league matches. Therefore, they are averaging 2.6 goals per game.
Atalanta vs. Empoli Picks
All the trends and facts point toward a comfortable victory for the home team this weekend. Atalanta have dominated in Serie A this term, while Empoli are struggling for form in Italy.
Free Pick:
- Atalanta (-1)
