Atalanta vs Juventus Predictions

Atalanta vs Juventus predictions for Sunday’s Serie A affair between third and fourth teams in Bergamo. Both coming off 1-0 victories in their midweek matches, Atalanta BC and Juventus, two contenders for the top four, will face off on Sunday. They’re only a point apart in the Serie A table. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

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Atalanta vs Juventus Predictions

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Serie A Showdown: Atalanta and Juventus Battle for Supremacy

In a thrilling face-off, Serie A top-four rivals Atalanta BC and Juventus will clash this Sunday, with merely a single point separating them in the league table. Both teams celebrated 1-0 victories in their midweek games; Atalanta’s triumph was against Verona, while Juventus managed a narrow win over Lecce. This result has placed Juventus just two points shy of the leading Milan clubs.

A Closer Look at Atalanta’s Current Form

Atalanta’s performance has been turning heads this season. The team registered three consecutive wins across all competitions, their latest being against Hellas Verona. Teun Koopmeiners, with a commendable BettingTips4You Expert Rating of 7.47, scored the defining goal just 13 minutes into the game against Verona. This victory was a continuation of Atalanta’s impressive start to the 2023-24 season, only marred by defeats against Frosinone and Fiorentina.

However, a challenge awaits them. Historically, they’ve had a rocky record against Juventus, having lost five matches, drawn four, and secured just a singular win in the last ten encounters. As Atalanta gear up to face Europa League Group D opponents Sporting, head coach Gian Piero Gasperini prepares for another strategic encounter with Juventus’ seasoned manager, Max Allegri.

Juventus’ Bid to Regain Past Glory

After facing significant criticism for their 4-2 defeat to Sassuolo, Juventus’ recent win over Lecce provided a much-needed respite. Arkadiusz Milik’s close-range strike ensured their continued undefeated run at the Allianz Stadium. Drawing close to both Milan clubs at the league’s pinnacle, Juventus seek to re-establish itself as a prime contender for the Scudetto.

As they brace themselves for the Turin derby, a win against Atalanta and subsequent success in Milan could greatly bolster Juventus’ top-four contention.

Key Players and Possible Line-ups

With absences like Alex Sandro, Mattia De Sciglio, Paul Pogba, and a potential miss from Moise Kean, Juventus will be relying heavily on Dusan Vlahovic, who boasts three goals in his previous three appearances at the Gewiss Stadium. Meanwhile, Atalanta’s attack suffers due to the unavailability of their prominent summer signings, Gianluca Scamacca and El Bilal Toure. Ademola Lookman, with two major goal contributions this season, might play a pivotal role.

Atalanta BC Expected Starting XI: Musso; Toloi, Scalvini, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri; Lookman, Koopmeiners; De Ketelaere

Juventus Expected Starting XI: Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; McKennie, Fagioli, Locatelli, Rabiot, Cambiaso; Chiesa, Vlahovic

Predictions for the Game

1. Match Outcome: Both Teams to Score Given the past performances and the firepower both teams possess, it seems probable that we could witness goals from both sides. Atalanta have been consistently on the scoresheet, registering in all six of their Serie A matches this season. Juventus, on the other hand, have also showcased their goal-scoring prowess with an average of 2 goals per match. Moreover, both teams have solid forwards such as Lookman for Atalanta and Chiesa for Juventus who have a knack for finding the net. Thus, the “Both Teams to Score” market seems like a justified prediction for this match.

2. Correct Score Prediction: 2-2 Draw Drawing upon the stats, Atalanta’s attacking prowess this season has seen them net 11 goals in 6 matches, averaging approximately 1.8 goals per game. Juventus, with 12 goals in 6 matches, also presents a strong case with an average of 2 goals per match. However, with both teams displaying occasional defensive lapses and given the high stakes of this top-four clash, a high-scoring draw, such as 2-2, might be on the cards.

3. Goalscorer Prediction: Federico Chiesa to Score When diving deeper into individual performances, Federico Chiesa stands out. He’s currently Juventus’ joint top scorer with 4 goals in the league. This statistic, coupled with his consistent form and ability to show up in big matches, makes Chiesa a strong contender to find the net in this crucial tie. While Dusan Vlahovic is also a potent threat, Chiesa’s form gives him the edge in this prediction.

4. Corner Prediction: Atalanta to Have More Corners with a Total of 11 Corners for the Match In terms of attacking intent and forward play, Atalanta seem to be edging Juventus slightly. Their season stats reveal they’ve averaged 5.5 corners per match, slightly higher than Juventus’ 5.2. This indicates that Atalanta’s playing style involves a bit more width and crossing, resulting in more corners. Considering both teams’ averages, and adding a little margin for the intensity of this particular match-up, predicting a total of 11 corners in the game with Atalanta having the majority seems logical.

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