Match Analysis: Atalanta vs Empoli
Atalanta vs Empoli ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Atalanta beat Empoli 2-1.
Goals: T. Ebuehi (Empoli, 44'), M. de Roon (Atalanta, 58'), R. Højlund (Atalanta, 86').
Atalanta had 70% possession to Empoli's 30%, with 27.00 shots to 5.00.
M. Ruggeri (Atalanta) was the standout performer, rated 8.3.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
T. EbuehiF. Caputo
EmpoliM. de RoonM. Ruggeri
AtalantaOut: J. FazziniIn: F. Bandinelli
EmpoliOut: A. GrassiIn: A. Ismajli
EmpoliOut: T. BaldanziIn: N. Haas
EmpoliOut: J. Akpa AkproIn: L. Henderson
EmpoliOut: G. ScalviniIn: A. Lookman
AtalantaOut: D. ZapataIn: R. Højlund
AtalantaOut: L. MurielIn: J. Boga
AtalantaOut: A. IsmajliIn: S. Walukiewicz
EmpoliLiam HendersonYellow Card
EmpoliAdemola LookmanYellow Card
AtalantaFilippo BandinelliYellow Card
EmpoliR. HøjlundNormal Goal
AtalantaJosé Luis PalominoYellow Card
AtalantaOut: M. PašalićIn: M. Demiral
AtalantaOut: D. ZappacostaIn: J. Mæhle
AtalantaMatteo RuggeriYellow Card
AtalantaTEAM DATA
Match statistics
AtalantaStatistic
Empoli
70%
Possession
30%
27
Total Shots
5
6
Shots on Target
2
15
Shots off Target
2
6
Blocked Shots
1
17
Shots Inside Box
5
10
Shots Outside Box
0
13
Corners
2
2
Offsides
1
11
Fouls
10
3
Yellow Cards
2
642
Total Passes
296
556
Accurate Passes
200
1
Goalkeeper Saves
3
2.94
Expected Goals (xG)
0.73
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Atalanta
Formation 3-4-1-2 · Coach: G. Gasperini
Starting XI
- 1J. MussoG
- 2R. TolóiD
- 6J. PalominoD
- 9L. MurielF
- 13ÉdersonM
- 15M. de RoonM
- 22M. RuggeriM
- 42G. ScalviniD
- 77D. ZappacostaM
- 88M. PašalićF
- 91D. ZapataF
Substitutes (11)
- 3J. MæhleD
- 5C. OkoliD
- 10J. BogaF
- 11A. LookmanF
- 17R. HøjlundF
- 28M. DemiralD
- 31F. RossiG
- 40M. ColomboM
- 41M. ChiwisaM
- 57M. SportielloG
- 93B. SoppyD
Empoli
Formation 4-3-1-2 · Coach: P. Zanetti
Starting XI
- 1S. PerisanG
- 5A. GrassiM
- 6K. De WinterD
- 9M. SatrianoF
- 11J. Akpa AkproM
- 19F. CaputoF
- 21J. FazziniM
- 24T. EbuehiD
- 33S. LupertoD
- 35T. BaldanziM
- 65F. ParisiD
Substitutes (15)
- 3L. CacaceD
- 4S. WalukiewiczD
- 8L. HendersonM
- 14M. PjacaF
- 18R. MarinM
- 22S. UjkaniG
- 23M. DestroF
- 25F. BandinelliM
- 26L. TonelliD
- 30P. StojanovićD
- 32N. HaasM
- 34A. IsmajliD
- 40L. ŠtubljarG
- 55E. VignatoF
- 91R. PiccoliF
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Atalanta
M. Ruggeri
Rating 8.3 · 0 goals · 1 assists · 0 shots on target
2
Atalanta
M. de Roon
Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT
3
Atalanta
R. Højlund
Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT
4
Empoli
T. Ebuehi
Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
5
Atalanta
D. Zappacosta
Rating 8.0 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Empoli
F. Caputo
Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 1 A · 1 SOT
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
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FINAL RESULT
Atalanta vs Empoli match analysis
Review Atalanta 2-1 Empoli with the final result, goals, events, lineups and detailed team statistics.
Final result
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