Atalanta will welcome Juventus to the Gewiss Stadium on Thursday night for one of the biggest Coppa Italia quarter-finals as they lock horns.
La Dea arrive full of confidence after dismantling Genoa 4-0 in the previous Coppa Italia round, a result that underlines their strong domestic run of form.
Across league and cup, Atalanta have claimed eight victories in their last 12 matches, and even a goalless draw away at high-flying Como last weekend felt like progress, given they played almost the entire game with 10 men.
Since Raffaele Palladino’s appointment in November, Atalanta’s trajectory has been sharply upward, climbing from the bottom half into European contention.
Their resurgence has been particularly evident at home, where they have won seven of nine matches under his guidance, keeping clean sheets in each of their last three victories.
Juventus, meanwhile, bring heavyweight pedigree to this competition, having lifted the Coppa Italia a record 15 times. After overcoming Udinese 2-0 in the last round, expectations are high, especially following last season’s humbling quarter-final exit to Empoli.
A managerial reset has also played a part, with Luciano Spalletti taking charge earlier this campaign and quickly restoring stability and belief. Under his leadership, the Bianconeri have produced consistent results, losing just twice in all competitions.
A dominant 4-1 league win at Parma at the weekend further highlighted their renewed authority as they look to assert themselves once again on the domestic stage.
Read our Atalanta vs Juventus predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Coppa Italia predictions.
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Atalanta vs Juventus prediction: We expect a draw in this game
Key statistics
- Atalanta have been shown fewer than 1.5 cards in three of their last five matches.
- La Dea have won three of their last five home games in all competitions.
- Atalanta have scored at least two goals in three of their last six games.
Correct score prediction: Atalanta 2-1 Juventus
We expect a very cagey and tactical affair between these two tactical giants. But we predict a 2-1 narrow win for the home team at the end of regulation time.
The Orobici are notoriously difficult to beat on their own turf, but the defensive structure implemented by Thiago Motta has made the Bianconeri incredibly resilient on the road.
We believe that the high stakes of a cup quarter-final will result in a cautious approach from both managers, but we expect the home team to nick a win in this game.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Juventus slightly favoured
- Home: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
- Draw: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- Away: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
Juventus head into this matchup as narrow favourites, with odds of 2.40 implying a 41.7% chance of victory away from home. Atalanta are not far behind at 2.88, highlighting how competitive this contest is expected to be, particularly in Bergamo.
The draw is also strongly priced at 3.30, suggesting a tight, tactical battle where neither side may fully dominate over 90 minutes.
Most recent head-to-head: Juventus have a slight edge
The head-to-head record between these two clubs suggests a history of closely contested battles and tactical stalemates. Looking at their last five competitive meetings, the results have tilted a bit towards the Old Lady, who have two wins.
Atalanta have managed only one win and two draws have separated them. In September 2025, the sides shared the spoils in a 1-1 stalemate, while Juventus managed a narrow 1-0 victory in the 2024 Coppa Italia final.
Earlier in 2025, Atalanta recorded a famous 4-0 victory at the Allianz Stadium, proving they can overwhelm the Old Lady when their attacking fluidity is at its peak.
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Atalanta preview: Injury concerns for the host
Atalanta will have to cope without a couple of first-team options, as Raoul Bellanova and Mitchel Bakker both remain sidelined through injury. Their absences slightly reduce depth in wide areas, but the home side still retain a largely settled squad for this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Carnesecchi (GK), Djimsiti, Scalvini, Ahanor, Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi, De Ketelaere, Zalewski & Scamacca
Last five fixtures
- 01.02.26 – Como 0–0 Atalanta
- 28.01.26 – Royale Union SG 1–0 Atalanta
- 25.01.26 – Atalanta 4–0 Parma
- 21.01.26 – Atalanta 2–3 Athletic Bilbao
- 16.01.26 – Pisa 1–1 Atalanta
Juventus preview: Multiple absentees to manage
Juventus arrive with more significant availability issues, particularly in attack. Kenan Yıldız and Daniele Rugani are ruled out, while Arkadiusz Milik and Dusan Vlahovic are also unavailable due to injury, forcing Spalletti to reshuffle his forward options.
Predicted lineup: Di Gregorio (GK), Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso, Locatelli, Thuram-Ulien, McKennie, Conceicao, Miretti & David
Last five fixtures
- 01.02.26 – Parma 1–4 Juventus
- 28.01.26 – Monaco 0–0 Juventus
- 25.01.26 – Juventus 3–0 Napoli
- 21.01.26 – Juventus 2–0 Benfica
- 17.01.26 – Cagliari 1–0 Juventus
Player to watch: Marten de Roon
Marten de Roon has been an important player for Atalanta in all competitions this season. His influence in midfield has helped La Dea control games and have more possession of the ball.
With a trophy in sight for his team, he will be looking to have an impact against Juventus as Palladino’s team pushes for the semi-final spot in the Coppa Italia tie. His presence in midfield will play a big part for La Dea if they are to get a win in this cup game.