Atalanta have a European finish firmly in their sights as this Serie A season winds down, but Empoli have proven themselves to be tough to crack in their relegation battle.
The hosts sit in 17th place, just one point off 18th-placed Crotone, with any slip ups at this part of the campaign seemingly punishable by facing the drop ahead of our Empoli vs Atalanta preview.
The home side last kept a clean sheet back in January, with at least four goals being scored in each of their last three league games, pointing towards entertainment in our Empoli vs Atalanta predictions.
Atalanta, meanwhile, have drawn five of their last six Serie A games, cementing their place in fifth but ensuring that they don’t have the chance of leapfrogging Lazio in fourth place.
It is unlikely that the Nerazzurri can catch Lazio, which may mean that there is more onus on the hosts taking the three points in their battle against the drop, than there is for the visitors to take a win.
Given the fifth-placed team’s struggles to pick up a win of late, plus Giovanni Martusciello’s side desperate need for points, should see our Empoli vs Atalanta picks for the hosts to share the spoils land.
Tip: Draw: Bet365 (3.3)