Atalanta 3-2 Empoli

Current streaks

Recent form

Atalanta

Atalanta are currently enjoying an impressive run of form, with five wins in their last six matches across all competitions. The Bergamo-based side have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting an impressive 19 times in these six games, averaging over three goals per match. Their attacking prowess was on full display in two high-scoring encounters: a 6-1 thrashing of Cesena in the Coppa Italia and a 6-1 away victory against BSC Young Boys in the Champions League. Defensively, Atalanta have also been solid, conceding just six goals in this period and keeping two clean sheets. Their only blemish came in a narrow 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League, but they've maintained a perfect record in Serie A during this stretch, helping them climb to the top of the league table with 37 points from 16 games.

Empoli

Empoli have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with one win, three draws, and two losses in their last six games. Despite their 10th position in the league, they have struggled to keep clean sheets, going six games without one. Their most impressive result came in their latest victory, a high-scoring 4-1 away win against Hellas Verona, which stands out as an anomaly in their recent goal-scoring record. Empoli have been involved in several close contests, with three of their last six matches ending in draws. The team's goal difference of -1 over the last six games suggests a relatively balanced performance, although they are conceding slightly more than they score, with an average of 1.5 goals conceded per game compared to 1.33 scored. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of Empoli's recent matches, indicating their games are often competitive affairs.

Recent home/away form

Atalanta

Atalanta have been in formidable form at home, winning five of their last six matches across all competitions. The Bergamo-based side are currently enjoying a four-game winning streak at their home ground, showcasing their dominance on familiar turf. Their attacking prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with Atalanta scoring an impressive 20 goals in their last six home games, averaging 3.33 goals per match. Two standout performances saw them thrash Cesena and Hellas Verona 6-1 each, demonstrating their ability to overwhelm opponents. Despite their strong offensive output, Atalanta have only managed one clean sheet in this period, with 83% of their matches seeing both teams score. The team's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of games featuring over 2.5 goals and an average total of 4.5 goals per match, providing plenty of excitement for the home fans.

Empoli

Empoli's recent away form has been mixed, with one win, three draws, and two losses in their last six matches on the road. The standout performance came in their most recent away game, a convincing 4-1 victory over Hellas Verona in Serie A, which was also their highest-scoring match in this run. Despite not keeping any clean sheets, Empoli have been relatively consistent in finding the back of the net, scoring in five out of six away games. Their matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of these games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in an impressive 83% of encounters. The team's resilience is evident in their ability to secure draws, managing three in this period, including a notable 2-2 result against Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia.