Verona vs Atalanta Prediction: the Bergamaschi cannot afford to lose

Prediction for the Serie A match which will take place on February 8. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Verona

The Yellow-Blue are approaching the 24th matchday in 13th place in the Serie A standings, but not so long ago Paolo Zanetti's team was in the relegation zone. Even at the end of this round Verona can be there again, because only two points separate them from the bottom three. It should also be noted that Verona are the fourth team from the end in terms of expected points, ahead of only Monza, Venice and Lecce.

Actually, Verona got out of the relegation zone as recently as last round. On the road the Yellow-Blue met with Monza and achieved a crucial victory. 1:0 - the only goal in the 13th minute of the game was sent into their gates by Serbian defender Stefan Lekovic, and the final xG statistic was 0.99 to 0.32 in favor of Verona.

Atalanta

Bergamaschi match of the last round was held on their field and once again failed to win - in six previous matches of the championship Atalanta has only one win, two defeats and three draws. This time an insurmountable obstacle for the team was Torino. Bergamaschi opened the scoring in the 35th minute with an effort from Berat Gimciti, but immediately conceded in return and could not score more. 1:1 - at the end of the match Mateo Retegui failed to convert a penalty.

Then Atalanta also dropped out of the Italian Cup in the middle of the week. On their home field Bergamaski lost to Bologna with a score of 0:1. The only goal was scored in the 80th minute of the game. But in the Champions League Bergamo will play in the playoffs. Next week, Atalanta, who took ninth place in the main stage, will start in the round of 32 of the main European club tournament with an away match against Brugge.

H2H Meetings

In the first round of the current Italian championship Atalanta beat Verona on their field with a score of 6:1.

In the last eight face-to-face meetings Atalanta beat Verona six times, lost once and drew once.

Betting Stats

• 6 out of 8 previous face-to-face meetings between the rivals ended with Atalanta victories.
• In 5 of the last 7 matches between the teams scored at least three goals for two.
• In 6 out of 10 previous home games Verona conceded three or more goals.
• Atalanta have scored and conceded in 5 of their last 7 matches.

Expert Betting Tips

Atalanta won only one of the last six matches in the championship and is desperately in need of a win. Good for the Bergamaschi, facing it will be one of the weakest teams in the current championship, and also outscored. We bet here on the victory of Gian Piero Gasperini's team, and also expect goals. At least two goals have been scored in 21 of Atalanta's 23 matches this season, while TO (2.5) has been scored in 15 of Verona's 23 games and in 14 of Bergamo's 23 matches.

W2 + Total Over 1.5 for 1.75

Asian Total Over 2.75 for 1.87

Correct Score 1:3 for 12.00