Atalanta – Verona, Picks and Tips
Atalanta has slipped a lot in the standings. And the poor form is being felt. The Bergamo outfit still have only a theoretical chance of making it to the Champions League, while the battle for a European Cup place is also fierce. Atalanta are currently in 8th position, four points behind the last place that guarantees a place in the European cups. But the battle with Lazio and Fiorentina is shaping up to be more than a little tight. At the moment, form is not helping Gasperini's team. The team has only one win in their last five Serie A matches, 1-0 away to Bologna. Plus a draw, 0-0 at home to one of Serie A's bottom teams, Genoa. There have been three more defeats in that time for Gasperini's side, which has now reached a total of 8 defeats. But almost half of those have come in the last month and a half. Admittedly, the defeats came against Roma, Napoli and the latest, at Sassuolo. But when it comes to Atalanta's claims, three defeats in such a relatively short space of time is more than a bit excessive. Atalanta were also eliminated from the Europa League after 1-3 on aggregate against the Germans of Red Bull Leipzig. But the return leg was disappointing for the Bergamo outfit. Atalanta failed to score in the match played in front of their own fans, further deepening their crisis. Moreover, in the matches played at the Gewiss Stadium this season, Atalanta has not had a good run. Only four wins and five defeats for Gasperini's team. And 13th place in this chapter. Will the hosts manage to prevail in the Atalanta - Verona duel?
Verona had a good season. Igor Tudor's team had moments this season when they played an extremely spectacular game. The victories over Juventus and Roma remain as reference points, as well as other games in which Hellas impressed with their attacking play. The goal difference is also spectacular. Hellas has 56 goals scored and 49 conceded. True, the defence has disappointed on several occasions, but Verona has not abandoned the style it has displayed all season. Hellas are currently 10th in Serie A with 45 points. The current form is not the best for Verona. Igor Tudor's side have just one win in their last five league games, 1-0 against bottom side Genoa. But also two defeats, both against two of the teams fighting for the title, Inter and Napoli. In total, Verona have 12 wins and 11 defeats. Plus another 9 draws. In their home matches, Hellas have had a good run. Tudor's side have collected 29 points from 16 games at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi. And the form in home matches is very good, with four wins and one defeat. In away matches, however, Hellas have not had a solid run. Only 16 points collected and three wins obtained. And a negative record, with 24 goals scored and 29 conceded. In their last five away games, the team has collected three points. The match in Bergamo promises to be a tough one, even though the opponents' form is bad. Verona will go to get a good result at the Gewiss Stadium, but Atalanta is looking for points. Can the visitors get a positive result in the Atalanta-Verona duel?
Our recommendation tip for Atalanta – Verona: ATALANTA SCORES OVER 1.5 GOALS @ 1.70