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Lazio vs Atalanta: Serie A Match Preview, Odds & Prediction
In Serie A this coming weekend, Lazio and Atalanta will lock horns with one another. The Stadio Olimpico in Rome will host the game between Marco Baroni's squad and Gian Piero Gasperini's; it is set to start on Saturday at 6:45 pm Nigerian time.
Previous Matches and Head-to-head
An Italian powerhouse, Lazio, never rests on its laurels and aims to contend for the Scudetto or at least finish in the top four of Serie A. Given his current form, the Roman team, who finished eighth last season, could perform far better this time around.
After 17 games, Marco Baroni's squad has 34 points, enough for fourth place in Serie A. After 15 games, they are tied for the third position in the league with Inter Milan. With a six-point deficit to league leaders Atalanta, Lazio is still in the thick of things when it comes to the Scudetto battle.
Next weekend, Lazio will face Atalanta in Serie A action at Rome's Stadio Olimpico. Lazio won their league encounter away from home, 2-1, against Lecce. In the League Stage of the UEFA Europa League, they had previously beaten Ajax 3-1 away from home in Amsterdam and were thrashed 6-0 by Inter Milan in Rome.
Under Gian Piero Gasperini's leadership, Atalanta has had tremendous success in the last several seasons. Atalanta, a small club hailing from Bergamo, Lombardy, has established itself as a mainstay in Serie A's top four and has participated in important European club tournaments, such as the UEFA Champions League.
La Dea is currently participating in the UEFA Champions League after finishing fourth in Serie A the previous season. With 11 points after 6 matches, Atalanta are in thirteenth position in the League Stage standings, trailing just eight points behind Lille in eighth place. Their chances of finishing in the top eight are high.
It seems possible that Atalanta will win the Scudetto this season. With 40 points after 17 games, Gli Orobici is one point ahead of Napoli for first place in Serie A. At the moment, they are on fire, having won their past 11 games in Serie A.
Lazio vs Atalanta Team News
When facing Atalanta, Lazio will probably start with a 4-2-3-1 system. The Roman club's custodian is Ivan Provedel. The four defenders scheduled to play are Nuno Tavares, Alessio Romagnoli, Mario Gila, and Manuel Lazzari. The two holding midfielders who will be starting are Nicolo Rovella and Matteo Guendouzi. The three offensive midfielders that will be on the pitch are Gustav Isaksen, Boulaye Dia, and Mattia Zaccagni. Lazio will start Valentin Castellanos up front in their match against Atalanta.
When facing Lazio, Atalanta will probably use a 3-4-2-1 system. The traveling squad will start with custodian Marco Carnesecchi. In the middle of defence, you'll see Odilon Kossounou, Berat Djimsiti, and Sean Kolasinac. Ederson, Davide Zappacosta, Mario Pasalic, and Raoul Bellanova will make up the four-person center midfield. Ademola Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere will start in the midfield positions that attack. Mateo Retegui will lead Atalanta.
Our Predictions
Full time draw @ 3.40 on Sky247.ng
Currently, Lazio and Atalanta are both doing exceptionally, if not better than anticipated. It should be an interesting matchup at Rome's Stadio Olimpico, as both teams are vying for the Serie A championship. The contest should go into halftime with a couple of goals scored.
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