Atalanta take on the visitors Salernitana in the round 16 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Monday, December 18th at Gewiss Stadium (Bergamo).
Atalanta have struggled to fully reclaim its lost positions. The team significantly improved during the tenure of its current coach and unexpectedly secured a spot in the top 4 of Serie A, becoming a regular participant in the Champions League. However, their performance took a downturn in the season before last. In the 2022/2023 season, La Dea managed to bounce back, finishing sixth. Due to Juventus' penalty, they secured the fifth position, reopening the opportunity to play in the Europa League. In the Europa League, the team performed well, winning the group stage and advancing to the knockout stage. However, their Serie A results have been modest, with three losses at the intersection of autumn and winter, including to Inter and Napoli, and a draw with Udinese. Surprisingly, they won 3-2 against Milan in the last match.
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Salernitana have modest achievements, currently experiencing its peak as they compete in Serie A for the third consecutive season. Before that, they disappeared from the Serie A scene for two decades after a brief appearance at the turn of the century. The team has managed to stay in Serie A thanks to successful coaching changes. Initially, Davide Nicola demonstrated his magic, leaving a weaker newcomer in the top flight. Later, after Nicola failed to deliver consistent results, Paulo Sousa took over and secured a confident 15th-place finish in the 2022/2023 season. However, on the start of the new season, Salernitana faced defeats and draws. In October, Filippo Inzaghi replaced the Portuguese coach, but the team continued to struggle, finally securing a victory with a determined 2-1 against Lazio at the end of autumn. However, the club later lost to Fiorentina and Bologna, firmly holding the last position in the current table.
Head-to-head meetings between the clubs date back to the mid-'90s, with Atalanta having six victories and three draws. In May, Salernitana managed to secure their only win against Atalanta with a late goal from Kandrev. Despite Atalanta's imperfections, they play at home against the weakest possible opponent. The prediction is that Gasperini's team will win with a handicap of -1.5 goals.
Prediction for the match: Atalanta to win with -1.5 handicap.
