As we reach the final round of fixtures in the Italian Serie A, Atalanta and Torino are set to face each other at Gewiss Stadium on May 26, 2024.
With Atalanta currently sitting in 5th place with 66 points and Torino in 9th place with 53 points, both teams will be eager to end their season on a high note.
Match Preview
Atalanta enters this game with great confidence following their remarkable 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final.
The team showcased an outstanding performance against an unbeaten side. Scoring in the 12th and 26th minute, they sealed the trophy with a goal in the 75th minute.
With five wins in their last six matches across all competitions, Atalanta has shown their strength against the likes of Salernitana, Lecce, Roma, and Marseille.
On the other hand, Torino is coming off a fantastic 3-1 home win against AC Milan. Despite AC Milan pulling one back, Torino’s confidence was unshaken.
Remaining undefeated in five of their last six Serie A fixtures, they have displayed solid form against teams like Verona and Juventus.
Atalanta’s recent form has been outstanding, with only one defeat – against Juventus in the Coppa Italia final.
The team has not lost in 10 of their last 11 home matches in Serie A, scoring at least one goal in all 14 of their previous home league games.
Additionally, both teams have scored in three of their four most recent Serie A fixtures on home soil.
Torino has been relatively strong in their away games as well, remaining undefeated in three of their last five away league matches.
Moreover, in six of their last eight Serie A matches on the road, both teams have found the back of the net.
Head-to-Head:
In their previous encounters, Atalanta and Torino have shown competitiveness. With both teams scoring in their recent meetings, this match is expected to be no different.
Team News & Updates:
Atalanta may introduce several changes from their Europa League final lineup, with players like Giorgio Scalvini, Mario Pašalić, Rafael Tolói, Marco Carnesecchi, El Bilal Touré and Aleksey Miranchuk likely to start.
However, Hans Hateboer will be unavailable due to a suspension.
Torino will miss the services of injured midfielder Nikola Vlasic and Gvidas Gineitis‘ fitness remains uncertain.
Prediction & Analysis:
Despite already securing their place in the Champions League next season by winning the Europa League, Atalanta aims to finish in the top five and will present a formidable challenge for Torino.
Although Atalanta might be in a celebratory mood, our prediction suggests a draw with both teams finding the back of the net.
- Atalanta 2-2 Torino
