Atalanta will be aiming to make it three consecutive wins when they host Juventus in a crucial Serie A clash at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo.
La Dea currently sit seventh in the table with 53 points from 31 matches, five points adrift of fourth-placed Como, but they appear to be gathering momentum at a vital stage of the campaign.
Juventus, meanwhile, are fifth and just one point behind Como, and with both sides in strong form, the race for a top-four finish is expected to intensify further as the season enters its decisive phase.
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Atalanta vs Juventus key stats
- Juventus are undefeated in their last six matches.
- Each of last five meetings between Atalanta and Juventus has produced Under 4.5 cards.
- Seven of eight matches between the two sides have produced fewer than 11 corners.
Atalanta vs Juventus preview: Another draw on the cards?
| Atalanta | vs | Juventus |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 5th |
| 53 | Points | 57 |
| 44 | Goals For | 56 |
| 27 | Goals Against | 48 |
| 12 | Clean Sheets | 12 |
| 6th | Home Rank | 3rd |
| 8th | Away Rank | 6th |
The 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League last 16 appears to have acted as a turning point for Atalanta, who have since responded with back-to-back victories as they intensify their push for a top-four finish.
Atalanta have also been strong at the Gewiss Stadium, winning nine and losing just twice, while scoring 25 goals on home soil, suggesting another open and entertaining contest could be on the cards.
Atalanta have conceded first in six of their last eight matches.
Since the turn of the year, La Dea have lost just once in Serie A while winning nine matches, with only Inter Milan boasting a better record over the same period.
This fixture has often been closely contested in recent years, with the reverse meeting ending in a 1-1 draw, and Atalanta having managed just one win from their last 20 home matches against Juventus.
After a difficult run of results in March, Juventus have regained momentum and are now unbeaten in their last five Serie A matches, winning three of them.
The Bianconeri secured a 2-0 victory over Genoa in their previous league outing and head into this fixture full of confidence, with Luciano Spalletti knowing his side cannot afford any slip-ups in an increasingly tight race for a top-four finish after missing out on Champions League qualification in recent seasons.
Juventus have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five meetings against Atalanta.
Juventus have also been solid on their travels, recording seven wins and three draws away from home while scoring 22 goals, and with Kenan Yildiz enjoying an outstanding campaign with 19 goals and 10 assists in Serie A, they will be confident of at least taking something from this encounter, despite their 3-0 defeat at Bergamo in the Coppa Italia earlier this year.
In terms of team news, Weston McKennie is suspended, while Dusan Vlahovic is ruled out with a calf injury.
Atalanta vs Juventus form guide & betting tips
| Atalanta | vs | Juventus |
|---|---|---|
| L-D-D-W-W | League Form | D-W-W-D-W |
| 8 | Points | 11 |
| 10th | Form Table | 3rd |
| 8 | Goals For | 11 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 4 |
| L-D-L-W-W | Form (all comps) | D-W-W-D-W |
Whispers Predicts: Atalanta 2-2 Juventus
Both Atalanta and Juventus remain firmly in contention for a top-four finish this season, setting the stage for another highly competitive encounter between the two sides.
Six of the last eight Serie A meetings between Atalanta and Juventus have ended in draws, suggesting that another stalemate at 3.25 could be the most likely outcome.
Eight of Atalanta’s last 10 matches have produced over 2.5 goals, making that market at 1.85 an appealing option.
Similarly, both teams have scored in eight of Atalanta’s last 10 games, so combining BTTS - Yes with a draw at 4.50 looks like an attractive outside bet.
> Match result: Draw at 3.25 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.85 | Likelihood: Probable
> Draw and BTTS - Yes at 4.5 | Likelihood: Outside
> Juventus to score first at 1.91 | Likelihood: Possible