Atalanta and Empoli both see today’s relegation dogfight as the turning point for their Serie A status.
It kicks off at 11.30 UK time (10.30 GMT), click here for a match preview.
The Orobici have certainly picked up the pace in recent weeks under new Coach Edy Reja, securing four points from their last two games against Sassuolo and Roma.
They are still hovering right above the bottom three and need a further push to break away from the danger zone.
Atalanta and Empoli both see today’s relegation dogfight as the turning point for their Serie A status.
It kicks off at 11.30 UK time (10.30 GMT), click here for a match preview.
The Orobici have certainly picked up the pace in recent weeks under new Coach Edy Reja, securing four points from their last two games against Sassuolo and Roma.
They are still hovering right above the bottom three and need a further push to break away from the danger zone.
Mauricio Pinilla completes his three-match ban, so is in the stands with injured Cristian Raimondi and Niccolò Cherubin.
Giuseppe Biava and Luca Cigarini return from suspension, while Giampaolo Bellini has now recovered.
German ‘El Tanque’ Denis again leads the attack with Maxi Moralez.
Empoli have had a very impressive campaign since securing promotion from Serie B last summer, though their performances haven’t always translated fully into points.
Coach Maurizio Sarri earned praise from all quarters as well as job links to Milan, Sampdoria and more.
Mario Rui is rested due to a back problem, while Simone Verdi and Tiberio Guarente are carrying knocks.
Atalanta: Sportiello; Benalouane, Stendardo, Masiello, Dramé; Estigarribia, Cigarini, Carmona, Gomez; Maxi Moralez; Denis
Empoli: Sepe; Laurini, Tonelli, Rugani, Hysaj; Vecino, Valdifiori, Croce; Saponara; Maccarone, Pucciarelli