Atalanta BC are looking to end their Serie A campaign, with a win over ACF Fiorentina, as they meet for their postponed match. These two teams have nothing to lose in this match, as both squads retain their positions for the next season. In fact, Atalanta are currently at the fourth of the league table with 69 points from their 37 matches. Atalanta heads into this match with confidence, as they clinch a spot in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Fiorentina is at the eighth of the league table with 57 points from their 37 matches. Despite not qualifying in any European contest, Fiorentina are still relieved to book their spots for next season’s Serie A. The meeting between these two teams is on June 3, 2024, at 12:00 AM (GMT+8).
Atalanta BC
This week’s match between Fiorentina and Atalanta has been a topic of debate due to the heart attack of Fiorentina director Joe Barone. The match was rescheduled for a date when other Serie A sides had already packed up and gone on holiday. Atalanta won the Europa League against Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin, ending a 61-year wait for silverware and crowned the long career of veteran coach Gian Piero Gasperini. Ademola Lookman scored a hat-trick in the final, and his team’s penultimate league game saw another 3-0 victory over Torino. This means Atalanta can finish above cup-final conquerors Juve, taking third place in the final Serie A standings. Confidence in Atalanta is high, as they have won six consecutive league games since 2021 and have seen four players reach double figures in the same Serie A season.
Atalanta’s third place is at stake, with Gianluca Scamacca starting on Sunday. Scamacca has been directly involved in more goals than any player in Europe’s top five leagues since March. Captain Marten De Roon and Sead Kolasinac may miss Euros due to injuries.
ACF Fiorentina
Fiorentina, currently in eighth place in Serie A, suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the Europa Conference League’s Athens decider. The Viola struggled to break down Olympiacos in the Greek capital, ultimately losing after extra time. The Viola’s recent defeats, including a 2023 defeat by West Ham United and a Coppa Italia final loss to Inter, have left them with another bitter defeat. Despite winning three of their last five league games against Atalanta, they lost a 1-0 first-leg lead in Bergamo, thanks to La Dea’s goal. The Tuscan club secured a return to the Conference League by beating Cagliari 3-2 last week, and they will try to make it three times lucky next season. Fiorentina is expected to finish between Lazio and Napoli, but as Vincenzo Italiano is expected to say farewell, they will want to send their boss off in style.
Fiorentina’s coach Vincenzo Italiano will continue his rotation after Riccardo Sottil fractured his collarbone. Giacomo Bonaventura, who scored eight league goals in 2023-24, is the joint-most in a single Serie A season. Andrea Belotti and M’Bala Nzola battle for midfield selection, while Lucas Beltran may be moved forward from a supporting role.
Prediction:
Atalanta BC (1.5)
Odds: -0.88
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