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 is currently at the bottom of the Serie A standings, occupying the 20th spot with just four points. Despite their challenging position, they are only one point away from safety in 17th place, keeping their fight for survival alive.
Under the management of Eusebio Di Francesco, Venezia has recorded only one win and one draw, suffering five defeats in their seven matches. Their only victory came at home against Genoa (2-0), with both goals scored in the second half.
A lack of attacking firepower remains their primary challenge, as 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. Verona quickly equalized and snatched the win late on.
Atalanta
Atalanta currently sits in eighth place with 10 points. The team from Bergamo is just two points off third place but trails the league leaders by six points. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side has been inconsistent this season, with three wins, three losses, and one draw. Despite defensive issues, conceding 13 goals and managing only one clean sheet, they remain potent in attack, scoring 16 goals.
In their last match, Atalanta comfortably defeated Genoa 5-1 at home, with Matteo Retegui shining by netting a hat-trick to bring his season total to seven goals. Ederson and Marten de Roon also contributed to the scoreline, 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.
Head-to-Head
In the last five 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.
