Atalanta BC is ready to kick-off their 2024-25 season, as they try to earn a win against US Lecce, for a strong start in the contest. Last season, these two teams actually had a different campaign, visible from their place in the league table. Atalanta finished at the fourth of the league table during the 2023-24 season, having 69 points. Moreover, Atalanta also did well during their last matches last season, winning six and losing to one. On the other hand, Lecce finished at the 14th of the league table with 38 points last season. However, Lecce did not end their season well last season, as they had a winless streak before the season ends. The meeting between these two teams is on August 20, 2024, at 12:30 AM (GMT+8).
Atalanta BC
Atalanta has regained silverware after a 61-year wait, defeating Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final. Gian Piero Gasperini’s reign at the club has been marked by a transformation from Serie A struggles to continental contenders. Ademola Lookman’s hat-trick secured the deal in Dublin and healed wounds from losing to Juventus in the Coppa Italia final. Atalanta finished fourth in the league standings, winning six of their last seven matches. However, plans for the season have been scuppered by injuries and transfer unrest, with Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini being sidelined for several months. The Nerazzurri’s pre-season schedule began last month, but a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in Warsaw preceded the season. La Dea’s league campaign begins at Via del Mare.
Atalanta faces injuries to Gianluca Scamacca, Giorgio Scalvini, and Nicolo Zaniolo, with new players Ben Godfrey, Ibrahim Sulemana, and Mateo Retegui expected to feature. Charles De Ketelaere remains available.
US Lecce
Lecce have returned to competitive action this season, avoiding another upset in their first-round tie against Mantova. The Salentini secured a late winner from Nikola Krstovic, sending them into the next round. Lecce started the season with a win over Werder Bremen, but ended the 2023-24 campaign without a win in five games. Ex-Chelsea assistant Gotti steered the Giallorossi to safety last season, even after Roberto D’Aversa was sacked. Failing 14th, Gotti secured the job on a longer-term basis and will now seek just a second opening-day win for Lecce. Last year, they won a Serie A opener for the first time in their history, having recorded six draws and 11 defeats in 17 previous attempts.
Montenegrin striker Nikola Kristovic will lead Lecce’s attack on Monday, replacing Roberto Piccoli. Gabriel Strefezza and Marin Pongracic have been replaced by newcomers, while Mohamed Kaba is set to miss the Serie A opener.
Prediction:
Atalanta BC
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