Atalanta are unbeaten in Turin in eight straight matches — can Juventus end the run? Juventus vs Atalanta prediction
The Serie A fifth-round clash between Juventus and Atalanta will take place on September 20 at Juventus Stadium in Turin. The hosts bounced back convincingly in European competition after a setback in the league, while the visitors head into the meeting on the back of two consecutive defeats.
Juventus: a strong response to the defeat by Sassuolo
Luciano Spalletti’s team opened the campaign with wins over Frosinone and Parma, then drew 1-1 with Milan before losing 3-2 to Sassuolo in the previous round. The Turin side came from behind twice but still conceded the decisive goal late on.
The response was emphatic: in midweek, Juventus thrashed NEC 5-0 in the Europa League. Nick Woltemade and Randal Kolo Muani were among those on the scoresheet, although the hosts still have a lengthy injury list ahead of the match against Atalanta.
Atalanta: two wins followed by two defeats
Maurizio Sarri’s team began their Serie A campaign with victories over Sassuolo and Bologna. They then suffered back-to-back 2-1 defeats to Roma and Cagliari.
Their away form is an additional concern: Atalanta have won just three of their last 12 matches on the road. At the same time, the team feels confident specifically in Turin and have avoided defeat against Juventus away from home in their last eight meetings.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Juventus have lost just one of their last 10 home matches.
- Atalanta have suffered back-to-back defeats in Serie A.
- Atalanta are unbeaten against Juventus in their last eight away head-to-head meetings.
Juventus can end their poor head-to-head run: Juventus vs Atalanta prediction
Juventus remain inconsistent, but the emphatic win over NEC should give the team a confidence boost. Even taking their injury problems into account, the Turin side currently look sharper in attack.
Atalanta are capable of forcing a tight tactical battle, but their two latest defeats suggest they are experiencing a dip in form. In a match with few clear-cut chances, home advantage could prove decisive.
