Juventus vs Atalanta Predictions and Betting Tips
The Allianz Stadium in Turin is the stage for this highly-anticipated encounter as Juventus and Atalanta slug it out in the Italian Serie A. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Juventus' 2-1 victory against Atalanta in their most recent meeting was enough to secure them the Copa Italia tittle back in May. Would we see some sort of response from Gasperini's troops ?
Both sides looking to keep up with runaway leaders
Juventus went into their game in midweek in terrific form having won all of their last three games in all competitions. What transpired in Stamford Bridge, however, certainly would not be a fond memory for the Old Lady as they were hammered 4-0 by the defending champions. Max Allegri and his troops can take solace from the fact that this doesn't make any difference to their UCL knockout hopes, however, getting beat like that only means they wouldn't get far when the competitions get heated. Domestically, they have been showing signs of life having won their last two league games and given that they're in 6th position, they would need to rack up more of those wins if they're to somehow catch up with the likes of Napoli and Milan.
Atalanta, just like their opponents, didn't have the best time in the Champions League last week as they passed up an opportunity to put themselves in a decent position to qualify for the knockouts. They were held by Young Boys on Tuesday in an entertaining six-goal thriller, meaning they would need to beat Villarreal for them to book a place in the next round. Still and all, Le Dea travel to Turin off the back of a seven-game unbeaten run and given that they've been better than their opponents in the league, they might just nick all three points here.
Juventus vs Atalanta Team News
Juventus possible starting XI:
Szczesny; Sandro, Bonucci, De Ligt, Cuadrado; Bentancur, Arthur, Chiesa, Mckennie; Dybala, Morata
Atalanta possible starting XI:
Musso; Toloi, Demiral, Palomino; Zappacosta, de Roon, Freuler, Maehle; Muriel, Pasalic, Zapata
Juventus vs Atalanta Prediction: 2-1
Matches between both sides usually end with both teams scoring and we envisage that same pattern continuing this weekend. With regards to the outcome, both sides aren't playing their best football and as such, would most likely cancel each other out in what is expected to be a really good game.
