Venezia vs Atalanta prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - October 20, 2024
On Sunday, as part of the eighth round of the Italian Serie A, Venezia will host Atalanta. Here's a match preview and prediction from the Dailysports expert team.
Venezia
Venezia finds itself at the bottom of the Serie A standings, occupying the 20th spot with only four points. Despite their dire situation, they are just one point away from the safety of 17th place, meaning the fight for survival is still very much alive.
Under Eusebio Di Francesco, Venezia has managed only one win and one draw, suffering five defeats in their seven matches. Their sole victory came at home against Genoa (2-0), with both goals scored in the second half.
A lack of attacking firepower remains their biggest challenge — they have scored just five goals while conceding 12. In their last outing, Venezia lost 2-1 to Verona despite Gaetano Oristanio’s early goal in the second minute. However, Verona quickly equalized and snatched the win late on.
Atalanta
Atalanta is in eighth place with 10 points. The team from Bergamo is only two points off third place but finds itself six points adrift of the league leaders. Gian Piero Gasperini's men have been inconsistent this season, with three wins, three losses, and one draw. Despite their defensive issues — 13 goals conceded and only one clean sheet — they remain potent in attack, scoring 16 goals.
In their last match, Atalanta comfortably beat Genoa 5-1 at home. Matteo Retegui was the standout performer, netting a hat-trick to take his tally to seven goals for the season. Ederson and Marten de Roon also got on the scoresheet, helping Atalanta solidify their position in the upper half of the table.
Match Facts
- Both teams scored in only one of the last five matches.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet won in just two of the last five games.
- In three of Venezia's last four matches, the "Total Over 2.5" bet was successful.
H2H
In the last five head-to-head encounters, Atalanta has won three times, with one draw and one victory for Venezia.
Probable Lineups
- Venezia: Joronen, Hien, Svoboda, Svoboda, Candela, Caviglia, Dumbia, Haps, Busio, Oristanio, Pohjanpalo.
- Atalanta: Carnesecchi, Kolasinac, Hien, De Roon, Zappacosta, Pasalic, Ederson, Bellanova, Lookman, De Ketelaere, Retegui.
Prediction
The favorite in this match is clear. While the odds for an Atalanta win are not particularly high (1.60), the visitors are expected to secure all three points.
