Cesena will make the trip to Gewiss Stadium for their Serie A clash with Atalanta on Wednesday, 18 December. View our free Atalanta vs Cesena predictions below.
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Atalanta vs Cesena predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Atalanta's last seven matches, and in three of Cesena's last four games.
- Four of the last five clashes between these teams featured goals at both ends.
- At least three goals were scored in five of Atalanta's last seven matches.
- Atalanta have no losses in their last six skirmishes with Cesena.
Correct score prediction: Atalanta 4-1 Cesena
Atalanta have won 10 of their last 11 matches across all competitions. They have been the best team in Italy, leading the Serie A standings after the first 16 rounds. On the other hand, Cesena are a Serie B side that managed one win in their last four games. All things considered, this should be business as usual for Atalanta.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Atalanta are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 1/4 (1.25) – 80%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Cesena defeated Padova, Hellas Verona and Pisa in the last three rounds of this competition. Compared to these teams however, Atalanta will be a bigger fish to fry. Gian Piero Gasperini's troops have been unstoppable in recent months, winning 10 of their last 11 games in all competitions.
With that in mind, it is no surprise that Atalanta are the expected winners at 1/4 (1.25). Teams with these odds usually have an 80% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Atalanta opened the scoring in five of their six matches. On that note, HT Atalanta to win has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter in almost a decade
The most recent clash between Atalanta and Cesena took place in April 2015. Although it is fair to point out that Atalanta are undefeated in the last six skirmishes between these outfits (W5, D1).
Italy Serie A 29/04/15
Cesena
Atalanta
Italy Serie A 07/12/14
Atalanta
Cesena
Atalanta preview: A couple of absentees
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side will enter this Coppa Italia game without forward Gianluca Scamacca, who is still sidelined because of injury, while Swedish defender Isak Hien is a major doubt after picking up a knock in their win over Cagliari on Saturday.
Predicted lineup: Carnesecchi (GK), Kolasinac, Djimsiti, Kossounou, Bellanova, Pasalic, Ederson, Ruggeri, De Roon, Zaniolo & Retegui.
Italy Serie A 12/05/25
W
Roma
1
Atalanta
2
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
W
Monza
0
Atalanta
4
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
D
Lecce
1
Atalanta
1
Italy Serie A 20/04/25
W
AC Milan
0
Atalanta
1
Italy Serie A 13/04/25
W
Bologna
0
Atalanta
2
Cesena preview: Eyeing their biggest win of the season
Cesena are only expected to be without striker Cristian Shpendi, who picked up an injury in their last Serie B outing.
Predicted lineup: Klinsmann (GK), Curto, Prestia, Mangraviti, Ceesay, Calo, Francesconi, Donnarumma, Berti, Antonucci & Tavsan.
Italy Serie B 13/05/25
W
Modena
0
Cesena
1
Italy Serie B 09/05/25
W
Cosenza
0
Cesena
1
Italy Serie B 04/05/25
W
Palermo
1
Cesena
2
Italy Serie B 01/05/25
L
Mantova
3
Cesena
0
Italy Serie B 25/04/25
L
Sassuolo
2
Cesena
0
Player to watch: Mateo Retegui
Mateo Retegui has put in some impressive performances this season, scoring 16 times and providing four assists in 29 appearances for club and country. The former Genoa forward has no direct goal involvement in his last four appearances across all competitions. He will look to get back to scoring ways on Wednesday.