Atalanta take on the visitors Empoli in the round 17 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Sunday, November 22nd at Gewiss Stadium (Bergamo).
Atalanta gain momentum throughout the season. The Bergamo side, under the long-term guidance of Gian Piero Gasperini, has grown into a true powerhouse. Following a brief decline, the club remained steadfast in their belief in Gasperini, which paid off last season with a fourth-place finish in Serie A and a Europa League triumph. This season began with challenges, including Gianluca Scamacca’s injury and Teun Koopmeiners' transfer. However, Atalanta managed to find their rhythm after a slow start. Mateo Retegui and his teammates have been on fire, enjoying a 12-match unbeaten streak before a narrow 3-2 loss to a desperate Real Madrid. The team bounced back with a 1-0 win over Cagliari and a dominant 6-1 victory over Cesena in the Coppa Italia.
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Empoli has historically been a team that prioritizes Serie A survival over lofty ambitions. Last season, they narrowly escaped relegation, finishing 17th and just one point ahead of Frosinone. Over the summer, the club appointed Roberto D’Aversa as head coach, and his influence was evident early on. Empoli began the season with six unbeaten matches in the league, though inconsistency followed, with only a single win against Como during a challenging period. December, however, brought significant progress. Empoli knocked Fiorentina out of the Coppa Italia in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw and then thrashed Verona 4-1 away. They came close to earning points against Torino, but a late goal from Adams secured a narrow 1-0 victory for the Granata.
Atalanta has dominated recent encounters, winning all four of their last meetings with Empoli. It’s hard to envision anything other than a victory for Gasperini’s men. The only question is the margin of victory. The recommendation is to back Atalanta with a handicap of -1.5 goals. The Bergamaschi have turned their home ground into a fortress this season, which could spell trouble for Empoli. While D’Aversa has improved Empoli’s organization, they remain vulnerable against high-caliber opponents.
Prediction for the match: Atalanta to win with -1.5 handicap.
