Atalanta have invested in their squad to build up depth. They wanted a season where they could compete on multiple fronts, with a Europa League run their aim. their European adventure came to an early end in the summer, but they could be a threat in this competition. They’ve looked impressive in recent months, having turned a corner. They lost to Cagliari early this season, but that came during an awful run which left the club in relegation danger. Now they’re pushing for sixth, and potentially more. Atalanta have the option of making changes here, but it’s hard to say that’s going to leave them weakened. They should be just as strong up front, which has been a real weapon for them of late. They’ve been no strangers to a high scoring clash, with 80% of their away league games seeing at least three goals scored. They’ve failed to keep a clean sheet on the road, while Cagliari have saved 59% of their league goals for their home games. The visitors have seen both teams score in eight of their last nine matches in Serie A, while it has landed in 80% of their away games overall. They’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in six straight visits to Sardinia, so we see goals as a likely outcome in this one. Both teams to score is our tip, while we see last season’s semi-finalists in this competition progressing to the last eight on Monday.
Atalanta have invested in their squad to build up depth. They wanted a season where they could compete on multiple fronts, with a Europa League run their aim. their European adventure came to an early end in the summer, but they could be a threat in this competition. They’ve looked impressive in recent months, having turned a corner. They lost to Cagliari early this season, but that came during an awful run which left the club in relegation danger. Now they’re pushing for sixth, and potentially more.
Atalanta have the option of making changes here, but it’s hard to say that’s going to leave them weakened. They should be just as strong up front, which has been a real weapon for them of late. They’ve been no strangers to a high scoring clash, with 80% of their away league games seeing at least three goals scored. They’ve failed to keep a clean sheet on the road, while Cagliari have saved 59% of their league goals for their home games.
The visitors have seen both teams score in eight of their last nine matches in Serie A, while it has landed in 80% of their away games overall. They’ve failed to keep a clean sheet in six straight visits to Sardinia, so we see goals as a likely outcome in this one. Both teams to score is our tip, while we see last season’s semi-finalists in this competition progressing to the last eight on Monday.