Empoli vs Atalanta tips and predictions

Empoli price could be too big in this clash

Atalanta are the overwhelming favourites in the betting but they are too short.

The hosts start the match having put 11 wins in the record books from their last 19 games. It will be a shock to see Empoli upset the odds but they might just rip up the form book.

Empoli are going to have to produce a level of football most people don't think they have in them. If the hosts can grind out a win they'll have gained a lot confidence from their previous outings. When they've been at home they have looked powerful. Their recent 9 home matches have resulted in them hitting the net an average of 2.4 times per game while their rearguard players have been backing up the frontline. They've only conceded an average of 1.3 goals over their last 20 games.

At certain times Atalanta haven't had a solid platform near the 18-yard line. They have conceded two or more goals in 7 of their last 12 matches. If there are issues, maybe they are manifesting themselves at the other end of the pitch. The attacking form shown by the visitors has been short of quality. They netted an average of just 1.3 goals in their last 11 matches.

So, if the home team is to pull off the upset, it is crucial that they take their chances. The data points to their decent goal-mouth displays. It could make the difference for them between a perfectly respectable performance and humiliation.

The sportsbooks are expecting both sides to get in on the act despite the vehement favouritism for Atalanta. Nevertheless the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the best bet from that market.