20 December 2016 at 19:45

21
Full Time
Referee: Michael Fabbri

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Atalanta dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Atalanta7wins
1draws10 meetings
Empoli2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.1

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 64.5%Draw 25.9%Away 14.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.533.606.50
Max1.574.087.74
Market favourite:Atalanta · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market63.3%24.0%12.7%
Public market62.1%24.4%13.6%
Δ1.2%0.3%0.9%

Atalanta vs Empoli — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Atalanta
Result vs. Market: Atalanta (65%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

AtalantaHalf-time:00Empoli
30Shots3
10Shots on target1

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
23/02/25Empoli0–5Atalanta5.71/4.06/1.57
22/12/24Atalanta3–2Empoli1.29/5.66/10.76
28/04/24Atalanta2–0Empoli1.43/4.67/7.21
30/10/23Empoli0–3Atalanta5.03/3.91/1.68
17/03/23Atalanta2–1Empoli1.42/4.70/7.57
30/10/22Empoli0–2Atalanta4.45/3.79/1.80
21/05/22Atalanta0–1Empoli1.22/7.22/10.75
17/10/21Empoli1–4Atalanta5.58/4.27/1.60
15/04/19Atalanta0–0Empoli1.34/5.30/9.06
25/11/18Empoli3–2Atalanta5.05/3.94/1.70

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Atalanta

W 370D 275L 347
Over 2.550
Goals scored1391

Away Record: Empoli

W 139D 154L 261
Over 2.546
Goals scored570

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Atalanta defeated Empoli 2:1. The match was played in Serie A 2016. Goals were scored by L. Mchedlidze 51′, F. Kessié 74′, M. D'Alessandro 90′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Atalanta had 65% possession while Empoli held 35%. Atalanta had 31 shots (10 on target) compared to 3 (1 on target) for Empoli. Atalanta made 3 substitutions, Empoli made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Atalanta and Empoli — 3 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Atalanta
Empoli
Kick Off
17′
A. CostaF. Veseli
22′Guido Marilungo
Jasmin Kurtić38′
Half Time
J. KurtičF. Kessié
46′
51′
L. Mchedlidze

assist: F. Dimarco

A. ContiM. D'Alessandro
57′
67′
G. MarilungoM. Pucciarelli
A. PetagnaA. Pešić
72′
73′
L. MchedlidzeA. Gilardino
F. Kessié

assist: A. Gómez

74′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Atalanta had 65% possession against Empoli's 35%. Atalanta registered 31 shots (10 on target) while Empoli managed 3 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 14–2. Fouls committed: 16–10.

10Shots on Goal1
10Shots off Goal2
31Total Shots3
11Blocked Shots0
23Shots insidebox1
8Shots outsidebox2
16Fouls10
14Corner Kicks2
0Offsides2
65%Ball Possession35%
3Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves8
609Total passes331
520Passes accurate238
85%Passes %72%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Atalanta have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Empoli show 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Atalanta

DDLWWL

Empoli

DLLWDD

Atalanta vs Empoli Head to Head Results

Atalanta and Empoli have met 15 times — Atalanta won 9, Empoli won 2, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Atalanta leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 15 meetings. A combined 37 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.47 per match (27 for the home side, 10 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (47%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Atalanta are currently unbeaten in the last 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–5 in 2025.

9

Atalanta

4

Drawn

2

Empoli

Goals: 27Goals: 10

Recent Meetings (15)

23 Feb 2025Empoli0 – 5Atalanta
22 Dec 2024Atalanta3 – 2Empoli
28 Apr 2024Atalanta2 – 0Empoli
30 Oct 2023Empoli0 – 3Atalanta
17 Mar 2023Atalanta2 – 1Empoli
30 Oct 2022Empoli0 – 2Atalanta
21 May 2022Atalanta0 – 1Empoli
17 Oct 2021Empoli1 – 4Atalanta
15 Apr 2019Atalanta0 – 0Empoli
25 Nov 2018Empoli3 – 2Atalanta
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026