Atalanta take on the visitors Sporting Lisbon in the round 5 match of UEFA Europa League group stage. The match will be played on Thursday, November 30th at Gewiss Stadium (Bergamo).
Atalanta have demonstrated that the disappointing turn two seasons ago, when the team slipped out of the European competition zone, was an unpleasant exception. However, returning to the previous heights, with the status of a regular participant in the Champions League, was not achieved. They finished the 2022/2023 season in 5th place (effectively 6th considering the penalty imposed on Juventus) in Serie A. Even now, they are maintaining a similar level. Therefore, it becomes even more important for Gian Piero Gasperini and his team to achieve results in the Europa League. They have only dropped points once in the competition, on Sturm's field, playing a 2-2 draw and conceding the decisive equalizing penalty goal in the 80th minute. However, they secured victories against the Austrians and previously defeated Rakow and Sporting. As a result, the Italians have one foot in the playoffs.
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Sporting (Lisbon) are trying to redeem itself after an unsuccessful previous season. Under the current coach, Ruben Amorim, the Lions secured various trophies, including the rare championship title for this capital club. However, in the 2022/2023 season, the grand club slid to 4th place, even below Braga. Nevertheless, they are currently managing to compete with Benfica and Porto. In the Europa League, the Portuguese team only lost to the favorite of the group, Atalanta, albeit at home. They managed to win in Linz against Sturm in the opening match and then secured 4 points against the debutant at this level, Rakow — a 1-1 draw in Poland and a 2-1 win at home. However, to secure a spot in the playoffs, they need another victory for confidence. During their trip to Italy, the Green and Whites will be mindful that they will host Sturm in their final match.
The teams have not played against each other until October. Gian Piero Gasperini's team is considered a clear favorite at home. However, the visitors are more motivated, so it's better to bet on total over 2.5 goals.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
