Atalanta welcome the visitors Bologna in the Italian Serie A – Round 30. The match will be held on Thursday, April, 4th, at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia (Bergamo).
The hosting Atalanta keep up their uphill battle for European spots and feature good chances to reach the Champions League (they lack only 3 points). The team take the 5th tier so far and chase Milan running 1 line ahead. That said, they are followed by Lazio who sit below just by additional parameters. Roma, Sampdoria, and Torino are 1-3 points behind. Therefore, Atalanta cannot afford any slipups in the coming clash with the outsiders Bologna wherein they are to take 3 points. The Bergamo outfit boast solid squad capable of winning stronger opponents, moreover, they are highly motivated. Mind Atalanta are the most effective Serie A contender alongside Juventus (both count 60 goals made). In the one but last round, the hosts on the day drawed against Chievo (1:1), but they made amends in the very next round, having beaten Parma down away (1:3). Overall, Atalanta’s form does not provide for a drop of points against Bologna, and their European run bears no mistakes.
The visiting side fight for survival having a 2-point handicap from the relegation zone. After 3 failing matches, Bologna pleased their fans with a 3-round winning streak. They did not face strong opponents though but for Torino demonstrating a quality play this campaign. Anyways, the guests will hardly manage to end winners again on Thursday and attain points in the outing in Bergamo. Though they count a number of victories in a row, competing with the blistering in the attack Atalanta will be challenging, given their miserable defensive record.
Defining favorites in the match concerned is pretty easy. Notwithstanding the fact that Bologna looked well in recent clashes, Atalanta may not be underestimated – they fight for the Europa League and look to reach a Champions League spot. The hosts outclass their opponents and are expected to win those. Hence, our bet is on Atalanta’s win (we may also suggest betting on their negative handicap).
Prediction for the match: Atalanta to win home.