The both teams are going to be facing each other in less than 4 days, as they have both met before in the Coppa Italia with a dramatic 3-3 scoreline. However, today's match will most likely be the complete opposite of the previous match as both Atalanta and Fiorentina will be willing to give their 100% performance, because they both knew that the 3 points is at stake here. The host Atlanta are considered the slight favorite to win this match as they are have only lost one game at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia stadium in their last 6 matches.
ATALANTA
The host Atlanta are currently in the 7th position with 38 points, after having managed to record a total of 11 wins, 5 draws and 9 defeats, since the start of the league campaign. At this season, Atalanta can boast of a very beautiful and dedicated attacking football in which the team is only inferior to Juventus in terms of ripping the opponent until the present time in Serie A. However, it can also be said that spending too much on attack has left Gian Piero Gasperini defense on shambles in their recent games as they have conceded a total of 9 goals in their last 4 matches, with two defeats coming from Ac Milan and Torino respectively in the League. Welcoming another tough opponent in this match will definitely make Gasperini and his team feel extremely worried. Most especially when the guests this week are a team whom they are yet to record a single victory against in their last 10 meetings, with 5 draws and 5 defeats. However, for today's game, the host will definitely be taking full advantage of their home performance, combined with their effective attacking capabilities just to secure the much needed 3 points in this game, and if they can ensure a focus on the defense, then having the victory in this match will never be an impossible task for the team.
FIORENTINA
The visitors, Fiorentina are currently sitting in the 9th position on the league standings with 36 points, after having managed to record a total of 8 wins, 12 draws and 5 defeats in their last 25 Seria A league games. Unlike the host, the guest Fiorentina marched to Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia with a somewhat more relaxed mentality than the opponent. Pioli's team are having a very good performance recently in whiy they are unbeaten in the last 5 rounds, with 2 wins and 3 draws. The host Atalanta has always been the favorite 'prey' for the Gigliati team as they are having a lions share of the head-to-head results between them with Fiorentina winning 5 out of their last 10 matches, and drawing 5 in the process. If they try and keep the necessary concentration, then its not going to be a surprise if the team leaves Atalanta's stadium with at least 1 point in hand. Atalanta's biggest weakness is Fiorentina, and the visitors needs to exploit this fact, if they wants to improve their position on the league rankings.
PRE-MATCH FACT
- Atalanta have drawn 5 of their last 6 matches against Fiorentina in all competitions.
- Fiorentina are undefeated in their last 15 matches against Atalanta in all competitions.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Atalanta's last 8 home games in Serie A.
- Fiorentina are undefeated in their last 9 away matches in Serie A.
PREDICTION
Today's match between both clubs is definitely not going to be an easy one, as both teams will be fighting for the 3 points just to secure a pass/spot to the European Competition next season. The host Atalanta are yet to taste a victory in their last 3 outings, so we will probably be seeing an aggressive Atalanta's side today as they will be going all out for the win here. However, the guest are also not a push over team, as they are also playing a good football of recent, couple with the fact that they are unbeaten in their last 5 rounds. So for tonight match, we sure are going to be expecting another high scoring game, because the last time the two teams met in Coppa Italia, we have witnessed a 3:3 draw. I'm gonna be backing the Over market here because both Atalanta and Fiorentina are used to playing an attacking football without worrying much about their defense.
MY PICK
- Total Goals Over 2.5 @ Odd 1.715 Scorumbet
- Total Goals Over 3.5 @ Odd 2.78
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