Atalanta BC is overflowing with confidence when they meet with US Salernitana, who are already desperate for wins, considering their current record. When it comes to the league table, these two teams are far from each other. Atalanta is currently at the eighth of the league table, having 23 points from their campaign. Moreover, Atalanta is actually from a surprising 3-2 win against Milan, giving them a boost of confidence here. Meanwhile, it is the complete opposite for Salernitana, as they are not doing well in the contest, having eight points. Additionally, Salernitana is from a 2-1 loss, which makes them unable to escape the drop zone. The meeting between Atalanta and Salernitana is on December 19, 2023, at 3:45 AM (GMT+8).
Atalanta BC
Atalanta, after a poor start, is confident after a perfect week both domestically and on the continent. They took just one point from four games and defeated European debutants Rakow Czestochowa 4-0 in Poland. Luis Muriel, a fringe player, scored the 95th-minute winner against the Rossoneri and twice in midweek. The race for the top four is highly competitive, with La Dea in eighth place with 23 points, but just two points separating them from fourth-placed Roma. This fixture presents a chance to secure three points before a clash with Bologna before Christmas. Salernitana, currently in the bottom three of the Serie A table, is likely to finish the year in the bottom three. Despite their struggles, they remain hopeful of securing continental football at the end of the campaign.
Atalanta’s youngsters, including Giovanni Bonfanti and Tommaso Del Lungo, impressed in their recent win over Rakow. The hosts are expected to return to a familiar side, with nine players expected to start. Goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi was substituted, but Juan Musso is expected to return. Injuries include Gianluca Scamacca, Rafael Toloi, Sead Kolasinac, and Jose Luis Palomino.
US Salernitana
Salernitana, led by Filippo Inzaghi, has only managed to secure their first win of the season against Lazio, but has only taken five points in seven games since then. They have also suffered defeats to Fiorentina and Bologna, and face another challenge from Atalanta. The Granata have scored only 11 goals in Serie A so far, but one goal secured victory over Atalanta late last season. Atalanta’s 8-2 victory over Salernitana at the Gewiss Stadium was the highest scoring game and biggest margin of victory recorded in Serie A all season. Salernitana, currently in the drop zone, has failed to come alive in the league this season and was beaten 2-1 by Bologna last weekend. Simy’s late-night goal halved the deficit 15 minutes from normal time.
Salernitana has reintroduced last season’s top scorer Boulaye Dia to the starting XI after injury. Dia will partner Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, who has become a regular, while Grigoris Kastanos is out. Federico Fazio, who was sent off for dissent, will miss out due to a shoulder injury.
Prediction:
Atalanta BC (1.5)
Odds: -0.87
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