Based on last 50 matches in "Italy. Serie A", up to 10/17/2021
To build a prediction for the Empoli - Atalanta match, scheduled for 17 October 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Empoli have played 50 matches, in which they won 14 of them, drew 8 times and lost 28 matches. Atalanta, having played 50 matches, won 28 times, drew 13 matches and lost 9 defeats. In the league, Empoli average 1.3 goals scored per game and 1.8 conceded. Atalanta average 2.1 scored and 1.2 conceded. These sides last met on 14 April 2019 at Atalanta's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
In 6 out of 8 last matches involving Empoli and Atalanta against each other, a draw was recorded in the second half.
2nd Half - X3.03
In 9 out of last 11 away matches, Atalanta won the first half.
1st Half - W22.24
In 14 out of last 18 home matches, Empoli scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.96
In 8 out of 10 last away matches, Atalanta concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.96
In 8 out of last 9 away matches, Atalanta scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.625
In 8 out of 10 last matches where Empoli played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.56
In 17 out of 19 last matches of Empoli at home, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.56
In 7 out of 8 last matches where Atalanta played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.56
Empoli scoresat home in 12 out of 13 last matches.
IT1O (0.5)1.38
The last 13 matches involving Empoli did not end in a draw.
121.27
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several key players, including defender Ханс Хатебур.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Марко Серра (Italy). Over the last 82 matches, he has shown 411 yellow cards (averaging 5 per match) and 22 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 15% of matches (12 out of 82). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.