Atalanta will be hoping to keep their European push on track this weekend when they return to league action against Empoli. There will also be pressure on the away team, as they come into this round of matches sitting just three points clear of the drop zone.
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A huge match will take place in Serie A for Atalanta this weekend, as the hosts can’t afford any more slip ups if they have any hope of finishing in a Champions League position. The Italian side currently sits sixth in the standings, but they have recorded just two victories across their last five matches. Despite sitting outside of the European places, they could yet gain Champions League qualification by winning the Europa League.
However, their form either side of their two-legged success against Liverpool in the Europa League has been concerning. Atalanta have lost once across their last five, but they have dropped points in three matches over the same period. But, they did bounce back to form with an impressive display in their latest outing after scoring a 2-1 success on the road against Monza.
Empoli will also be hoping for a positive result this weekend, as they remain threatened by the prospect of relegation this term. They come into this round of matches sitting 16th in the standings, but they are just three points above the drop zone.
Their form has been inconsistent across their last five, losing three and winning on two occasions. However, they have landed maximum points in two of their last three league matches. Their most recent success was a morale-boosting victory at home against Napoli on Saturday. Empoli’s winner in that clash was netted after just four minutes by Alberto Cerri.
Atalanta vs Empoli Head to Head
Atalanta boasts a dominant recent record in this fixture after winning each of their last three against their rivals. Their most recent success was a 3-0 away win in October. Empoli’s only Serie A victory against Atalanta in the previous six encounters was an away victory in May 2022.
Atalanta vs Empoli Prediction
Both of these teams will be desperate for the points this weekend, and cases can be made for all possible outcomes. However, Atalanta looks to be the solid selection based on their recent form in the competition. We could see them securing a 2-0 home success against Empoli.
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