Sassuolo vs Atalanta: who will come out on top in this clash?
In the Matchday 27 fixture of Italy’s Serie A, Sassuolo will face Atalanta on Sunday, March 1. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 CET, and I’m offering a betting pick for this encounter.
Sassuolo vs Atalanta: match facts and head-to-head
- Sassuolo have won their last two matches.
- Across their last five games, Sassuolo have suffered just one defeat, winning the other four.
- Atalanta have lost only once in their previous seven matches.
- In their last three outings, they have conceded goals.
- Atalanta have won 32% of their matches this season with a clean sheet, Sassuolo 21%.
- Sassuolo have lost 32% of their league games this season without scoring.
- Sassuolo thrashed Atalanta 3–0 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Sassuolo vs Atalanta: match preview
Sassuolo currently sit in mid-table. After 26 rounds, they have collected 35 points and occupy ninth place. This comes following their return to Serie A. The side look capable of preserving their top-flight status. They hold an 11-point cushion over the relegation zone and trail sixth place by ten. As such, it will be difficult to mount a serious push for the European spots, but the primary objective is survival in Serie A. And it appears they are on course to achieve it.
Atalanta are fighting for European qualification next season. The Bergamo outfit have amassed 45 points from 26 matches and currently sit seventh in the standings. They are just one point behind sixth place and five adrift of the UEFA Champions League spots. A tense battle for European football lies ahead. During the week, the Nerazzurri staged a comeback to defeat Borussia Dortmund 4–1. They advanced to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
Probable line-ups
- Sassuolo: Muric; Coulibaly, Muharemovic, Idzes, Garcia; Thorstvedt, Matic, Kone; Berardi, Pinamonti, Lauriente
- Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Djimsiti, Ahanor; Zappacosta, De Roon, Pasalic, Bernasconi; Samardzic, Zalewski; Scamacca
Prediction
Both sides are in decent form at the moment, and we should be in for an intriguing contest. I suggest a bet on both teams to score in this match.
