Still unbeaten this season following last match win against Sassuolo, Atalanta have been reborn as possible Serie A title contenders, with the determination of their backs as important as the clinical nature of their attack.
Crafty coach Gian Piero Gasperini led his side to second place, just two points behind leaders Napoli, and their opponents’ opening goal was only their sixth so far.
Half-time goals from Mario Pasalic and Ademola Lookman gave Ladia their seventh win in 10 league games before Sassuolo Scored in three straight games for the first time in his career.
A string of absences in their defense so far has not upset Atalanta, with first-choice goalkeeper Juan Musso adding several center-backs on the sidelines.
Gasperini has given youngsters a chance as Italy Under-21 defenders Caleb Occoli and Giorgio Scalvini are already racing to the top of the table in his side – beyond pre-season expectations.
Lazio’s progress in the Europa League is far from certain as one of four teams locks up the same number of points in Group F, which resumes next Thursday. Yet expectations have grown for the capital – significantly as rejuvenated Romans drop the challenge.
However, breaking Serie A’s second-best defense will prove no easy task, with star striker Ciro Immobile ruled out until 2023.
The third tie between this team seems like the most likely outcome as neither of them is excellent in the backcourt, and they are well-matched in other respects.
Odds
Atalanta
1X2
Lazio
2.036
3.68
3.92
Team Statistic
Atalanta
In Serie A position: 3 (24 points)
VS
Lazio
In Europa League position: 3 (5 points)
In Serie A position: 5 (21 points)
Still unbeaten this season following last match win against Sassuolo, Atalanta have been reborn as possible Serie A title contenders, with the determination of their backs as important as the clinical nature of their attack.
Crafty coach Gian Piero Gasperini led his side to second place, just two points behind leaders Napoli, and their opponents’ opening goal was only their sixth so far.
Half-time goals from Mario Pasalic and Ademola Lookman gave Ladia their seventh win in 10 league games before Sassuolo Scored in three straight games for the first time in his career.
A string of absences in their defense so far has not upset Atalanta, with first-choice goalkeeper Juan Musso adding several center-backs on the sidelines.
Gasperini has given youngsters a chance as Italy Under-21 defenders Caleb Occoli and Giorgio Scalvini are already racing to the top of the table in his side – beyond pre-season expectations.
Lazio’s progress in the Europa League is far from certain as one of four teams locks up the same number of points in Group F, which resumes next Thursday. Yet expectations have grown for the capital – significantly as rejuvenated Romans drop the challenge.
However, breaking Serie A’s second-best defense will prove no easy task, with star striker Ciro Immobile ruled out until 2023.
The third tie between this team seems like the most likely outcome as neither of them is excellent in the backcourt, and they are well-matched in other respects.
Odds
Atalanta
1X2
Lazio
2.036
3.68
3.92
Team Statistic
Atalanta
In Serie A position: 3 (24 points)
VS
Lazio
In Europa League position: 3 (5 points)
In Serie A position: 5 (21 points)
