Atalanta hosts Juventus in a six-pointer in the battle for a top-four finish in Serie A this season.
The two will square off this Sunday in a match that might have a significant impact on both teams’ chances of finishing in the top four in Serie A this season.
At the moment, the Bianconeri occupy the last Champions League slot and lead fifth-placed Atalanta by two points. Massimiliano Allegri’s team, on the other hand, has played one more game than La Dea and might be pulled back to earth if they lose on the night.
Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
TIP: Juventus to Win
Tip Reasoning
- Atalanta have won one of their last six Serie A matches.
- The hosts have only won one of their last five home games in all competitions, losing three.
- Juventus are unbeaten in 10 league games since a 1-0 loss to Atalanta in November, winning seven during that run.
Fifth meets fourth in mouth-watering Italian clash
When Atalanta defeated Juventus 1-0 in late November, Juventus’ chances of finishing in the top four appeared dismal; Massimiliano Allegri’s team had lost three of their previous five league matches, while Atalanta were in the middle of a 10-match undefeated streak. However, fast forward to February, and fourth-placed Juventus lead their hosts by two points, despite having played one more game.
Atalanta’s terrible start to 2022 has seen them fall behind in the fight for Champions League football, and morale is sure to be frayed following a run of one win in six league games, which was quickly followed by a Coppa Italia defeat to Fiorentina in midweek.
Atalanta have now lost three of their previous five home games in all competitions, and in contrast to their unblemished away record, Atalanta have struggled at home, winning just three of their 11 matches.
Juventus, on the other hand, are unbeaten in ten Serie A matches and strolled into Thursday’s Coppa Italia semi-finals. Juve have won seven of their previous ten matches, preserving a remarkable seven clean sheets in the process. As is customary under Allegri, the Bianconeri have a strong record in major encounters; in ten meetings against top-eight opponents this season, Juve have lost just twice, won four, and drawn four.
Back Bianconeri to see off out-of-form Atalanta
Given Juventus’ recent success and track record of performing well in crunch situations, we’re supporting the Bianconeri to land a massive blow in what appears to be developing into a head-to-head struggle for fourth place on Sunday night.
The visitors have been boosted by the addition of Dusan Vlahovic, who scored his first goal last weekend. We’re suggesting him as an anytime goalscorer bet following his two goals for Fiorentina on this ground earlier this season.
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