Bet of the Day: Atalanta vs Juventus Prediction and Betting Tips | October 1st, 2023

Bet of the day Atalanta vs Juventus –Serie A

Atalanta has consistently been a formidable force in the Serie A in recent times. Just a season ago, they narrowly missed a Champions League spot, finishing 5th and six points behind 4th-placed AC Milan. “La Dea” began the 2023/24 season impressively and currently stands 4th with 12 points. Their European journey has been promising, recently defeating Rakow 2:0.

On the other hand, Juventus faced turbulence last season due to financial discrepancies. Unlike their 2006 scandal where they faced relegation, this time they received a 10-point deduction and a year’s ban from European football. Despite these setbacks and no European football, they remain a strong contender in Serie A, currently sitting in 3rd place with 13 points.

Recent Form and Historical Context

Team News:

Atalanta:

Summer acquisitions, Gianluca Scamacca and El Bilal Toure, are sidelined due to injuries and are expected to return in mid-October. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini, after a 1:0 victory over Verona, expressed satisfaction with the performance but believes there’s room for improvement, especially in handling opponents’ long balls.

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Juventus:

Paul Pogba’s return was short-lived. After only two matches, he tested positive for a banned substance and faces a potential four-year ban. Key defenders, Alex Sandro and Mattia De Sciglio, are also out due to injuries. Moise Kean’s participation is uncertain, but Dusan Vlahovic is expected to start against Atalanta.

Player Watch

Atalanta:

1. Teun Koopmeiners: The midfielder has developed a knack for getting the game started on the right foot, having opened the scoring within the initial 20 minutes in two of Atalanta’s last three Serie A encounters. Remarkably, when Koopmeiners finds the back of the net, Atalanta boasts an impressive record with 10 wins out of 11 such occurrences. Koopmeiners is currently one of the most sought out players in Europe.

Juventus:

1. Adrien Rabiot: The French midfielder has been a driving force for the Bianconeri. Since the start of the previous season, he’s been involved in 19 goals (12 goals and 7 assists) for Juventus across all competitions, which stands out as the top contribution from a midfielder in Serie A during this period.

Recent Injuries and Absentees

Atalanta:

1. Gianluca Scamacca: The summer signing striker is currently sidelined due to an injury and is expected to make his return in mid-October.
2. El Bilal Toure: Another summer acquisition in the forward department, Toure is also nursing an injury and should be back on the field by mid-October.

Juventus:

1. Paul Pogba: After making a return from an injury in late August, Pogba played only two games. Later, he tested positive for a banned substance and is currently facing a potential suspension, which could extend up to four years.
2. Alex Sandro: One of the key defenders in the team, Sandro will miss the upcoming match due to a thigh injury.
3. Mattia De Sciglio: The defender remains sidelined owing to a long-term injury.
4. Moise Kean: After missing the previous game because of a minor injury, Kean’s presence for the upcoming match is still in question.
5. Dusan Vlahovic: The striker didn’t start in the last game against Lecce due to a minor injury. However, he is expected to be fit for the game against Atalanta.

Head-to-Head Match History

Team News and Predictions

Atalanta possible starting lineup:

Goalkeeper: Marco Carnesecchi

Defenders: Rafael Toloi, Berat Djimsiti, Sead Kolasinac

Midfielders: Davide Zappacosta, Teun Koopmeiners, Marten de Roon, Ederson, Matteo Ruggeri

Forwards: Mario Pasalic, Ademola Lookman

Juventus possible starting lineup:

Goalkeeper: Wojciech Szczesny

Defenders: Federico Gatti, Bremer, Danilo

Midfielders: Weston McKennie, Nicolo Fagioli, Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, Filip Kostic

Forwards: Federico Chiesa, Dusan Vlahovic

Odds and Bookmakers

Atalanta is the favorite with odds of 2.50, while Juventus stands at 2.80. The draw is priced at 3.4.

Bet Of The Day

Atalanta’s current form is commendable, having won five of their seven matches across all competitions this season. With a record of scoring in all their games so far, their home record stands out with a 7:0 goal difference across three matches. While their defense has been robust at home, Juventus promises to be a challenging opponent.

Juventus, just like Atalanta, has managed to find the net in every game this season. However, their recent away game against Sassuolo exposed their defensive vulnerabilities, losing 4:2. Given Atalanta’s form, it seems unlikely for Juventus to keep a clean sheet. Rabiot will be key in the midfield area for Juventus today.

Historically, the last three head-to-head (H2H) encounters between these teams have seen both sides scoring in two of them. The last meeting at Gewiss Stadium ended 2:0 in Juventus’s favor, but Atalanta’s 24 goal attempts suggest they were just unlucky.

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