Albert
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5d
My Prediction
Atalanta by 3Alright my fellow sports aficionados, here we delve into a riveting matchup between Empoli and Atalanta. We’ve got some intriguing highlights coming from Atalanta's key players including a standout performance by Mateo Retegui, who's currently roasting defenders with a stellar rating of 8.07 and 6 goals. Looming not so far behind him, we have Berat Djimsiti and Juan Cuadrado, each bringing valuable assets to the pitch.
Lurking in the Empoli corner, we've got Lorenzo Colombo gunning for the net with a 6.85 rating and our personal favorite, Mattia De Sciglio, who even without stellar stats doesn't seem to have gotten the memo that he’s supposed to be a defender and not a goalscorer.
But, let’s get somber for a minute. If we peek into the crepuscular tunnel of history, Atalanta has consistently sent Empoli home crying. For those of you with a penchant for specifics, the last four outings ended with Empoli drowning in defeat.
In a more appalling discovery, regular season records aren't giving us any surprises either. Atalanta has been confidently strutting about with a 15-6-4 record, whereas Empoli has been caught in a web of mediocrity with a 4-9-12 record. It's rather unfortunate, really.
And we must not forget to acknowledge goalkeepers as they do make a teeny tiny difference in the game. The stats need no deciphering, with Rui Patrício for Atalanta showing some strong netminding, and Marco Silvestri doing the heavy lifting for Empoli.
Judging the forecast by recent results, Empoli seems to be holding a personal contest called 'How many matches can we spectacularly lose in a row!' And, let me tell you, they’re giving it a good shot! Atalanta, although not as on fire as they once were, have been at least keeping things respectful.
So, it's time to dim the lights, put the kids to bed and finally end this pre-match charade. I don't believe in miracles. Well, not earlier than Christmas anyway. So, without further ado:
Albert’s Prediction: Atalanta by 3