Preview: Atalanta vs Sassuolo - Prediction and Team News
Atalanta BC aims to jumpstart their Serie A season on Sunday as they host Sassuolo in Bergamo. Both teams currently have 13 points, but Atalanta is expected to push for European qualification, while Sassuolo returned to the top flight only in May.
After more than a quarter of the Serie A season, Atalanta sits mid-table and suffered their first league loss last weekend, ending a nine-match unbeaten run across all competitions. They were defeated 1-0 by Udinese without registering a shot on target, having recorded seven draws and only two wins so far — their lowest tally at this stage in over ten years.
Meanwhile, Atalanta's recent Champions League form has been mixed. Ivan Juric's team won just one of their first three matches, increasing the stakes for Wednesday night's encounter with Marseille. In France, they secured a last-minute victory despite a missed penalty by Charles De Ketelaere. As
“substitute Lazar Samardzic embarked on a solo run before netting a trademark finish from outside the box”, the team claimed three crucial points.
With little time to savor that triumph, Atalanta now prepares to host Sassuolo in their final match before the international break, maintaining their unbeaten record at home this season.
Key Points
- Atalanta and Sassuolo both have 13 points in Serie A.
- Atalanta’s league form includes seven draws and two wins so far.
- They recently lost 1-0 to Udinese, their first league defeat this season.
- Atalanta is still unbeaten at home in the Serie A this campaign.
- Atalanta won a crucial Champions League game against Marseille with a late goal from Lazar Samardzic.
Author's summary
Atalanta seeks to revive their Serie A form at home against Sassuolo, balancing European ambitions with the challenge of inconsistent domestic results.
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