Atalanta BC are battling against Olympique de Marseille for their spot in the finals of the Europa League, as they meet for their second leg. The first leg between Atalanta and Marseille ended in a 1-1 draw, making no team at the advantage. Fortunately, Atalanta are doing well recently, as they have been fairly impressive this season. Additionally, if luck is on Atalanta‘s side and win this match, this will be the first time in their history to enter the Europa League finals. Meanwhile, Marseille is not backing down, as they are also aiming for their tickets in the finals. However, Marseille should not bring their unpleasant run domestically here, for them to book their finals ticket. The meeting between these two teams is on May 10, 2024, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8).
Atalanta BC
Atalanta and Marseille faced off in their first-ever match at Stade Velodrome, with Atalanta unable to maintain a lead. Chancel Mbemba scored his fourth Europa League goal of the season, surpassing any other defender across UEFA’s three club competitions. Moreover, Atalanta return to home turf after an unbeaten away run in Europe, winning 11 of their last 14 matches. They have won just two of 17 home games in the Europa League and its predecessor the UEFA Cup, keeping eight clean sheets. Gian Piero Gasperini’s team is thriving in Europe, booking a place in this year’s Coppa Italia final and in contention to earn Champions League qualification via Serie A. Moreover, Atalanta sits fifth in the standings with four games remaining, and becoming the first Italian club to claim the Europa League would cement Gasperini’s status as an all-time great.
Sead Kolasinac, ex-Marseille defender, is on the sidelines with Emil Holm and Rafael Toloi. Moreover, Gian Piero Gasperini improves defensive options with the return of Isak Hien and recalls Teun Koopmeiners, Charles De Ketelaere, and Berat Djimsiti.
Olympique de Marseille
Marseille, crowned European champions in 1993, have a rich tradition in continental finals, having won three semi-final ties in UEFA’s second-tier tournament. However, they must improve on their recent away record to progress past La Dea. Marseille has won only one of six away games in Europe this season, losing to Villarreal and Benfica in the knockout phase. They have a dismal 11 points on the road in Ligue 1, the joint-worst tally throughout the French top flight. Jean-Louis Gasset’s side, spared domestic action due to their involvement in Europe, have had a full week to prepare for the test in Italy. Gasset has helped Marseille emerge from their crisis and his short-term deal could end in glory later this month.
Marseille’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the all-time top scorer, is a contender to partner him in the front. Amir Murillo may replace Samuel Gigot, while Chancel Mbemba and Bamo Meite are injured.
Prediction:
Atalanta BC (1.5)
Odds: -0.84
Atalanta BC to win on 2-1 aggregate
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