Atalanta will look to bounce back from their disappointing run of form in their last five games when they host Hellas Verona at the New Balance Arena on Sunday in Serie A.
The hosts' chances of making the European spot hit a setback last weekend, and their recent form have seen them fail to close the gap on sixth-placed AS Roma.
With the Champions League race heating up, La Dea cannot afford any slip-ups and will need to get a win against a side battling at the bottom of the relegation zone.
Read on for our Atalanta vs Verona predictions and betting tips, and click here to find more betting tips for today.
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Atalanta vs Hellas Verona key stats
- Verona have won just one game and have three draws in their last 14 Serie A games, which has kept them in 20th place in the table.
- The Goddess have won five of their last seven league meetings against the Gialloblu in Serie A.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored by both teams in five of the last six encounters across all competitions.
Atalanta vs Hellas Verona preview: Goddess aim to recover from poor form
| Atalanta | vs | Hellas Verona |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 20th |
| 47 | Points | 18 |
| 40 | Goals For | 22 |
| 27 | Goals Against | 51 |
| 10 | Clean Sheets | 5 |
| 6th | Home Rank | 20th |
| 9th | Away Rank | 19th |
Atalanta will be aiming to regain momentum in Serie A as they push for a top-six finish, while bottom-placed Verona arrive hoping to complete a league double over La Dea.
Still reeling from a heavy 10–2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League, Atalanta now shift their focus back to domestic action in search of a vital win.
Atalanta have scored in 11 of their last 12 league matches.
Their recent league form has been disappointing, with Raffaele Palladino’s side going three matches without victory.
However, their performances at home offer encouragement, as La Dea have won five of their last seven Serie A matches on their own ground.
They have also been free-scoring during those five wins, netting at least twice, a level they will need to rediscover quickly to stay competitive in the race for European qualification.
Verona, meanwhile, experienced a brief lift after ending a 12-match winless run with a 2–1 victory over Bologna, but that progress was short-lived.
Gianluca Scamacca netted twice in their most recent home league game and has scored three goals across his last three encounters with Verona.
They were beaten 2–0 at home by Genoa in their most recent game, marking their tenth defeat in the last 14 league matches.
Despite winning their last match on the road, the Gialloblu have scored just 10 goals in 15 away league fixtures this season, one of the lowest totals in the division.
Atalanta vs Hellas Verona form guide & betting tips
| Atalanta | vs | Hellas Verona |
|---|---|---|
| W-W-L-D-D | League Form | L-L-L-W-L |
| 8 | Points | 3 |
| 8th | Form Table | 18th |
| 8 | Goals For | 4 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 10 |
| D-D-L-D-L | Form (all comps) | L-L-L-W-L |
Whispers predicts: Atalanta 3-0 Hellas Verona
The recent form of the home side have been very shaky and they will look to use the game to get back to winning ways.
Considering Verona have conceded 51 goals this season and lost their last match, a convincing home win is very likely for Atalanta.
The bookmakers have picked the home side as heavy favourites and have given them 1.38 odds, reflecting the massive gap in quality and league position.
A draw is currently valued at 4.33, while an away victory for the struggling visitors is considered a massive long shot at 8.50 odds.
The odds for over 2.5 goals are set at 1.90, which is an attractive option given the defensive record of the visitors. First-half total goals (over 1.5) are priced at 2.62 odds. Additionally, Atalanta to score two or more goals in the game is at 1.57 odds.
> Home to win at 1.38 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.90 | Likelihood: Probable
> First-half total goals (over 1.5) at 2.62 | Likelihood: Possible
> Atalanta to score two or more goals at 1.57 | Likelihood: Possible