Fiorentina vs Atalanta Prediction
🔊 Can Atalanta secure 3 points and re-enter the title race? This season, the "Queen of the Provincials" have been delivering high-quality football, which has helped them hold the third spot, trailing league leaders Inter by just 6 points. However, the clash with Fiorentina is unlikely to be a walk in the park, given that the match will take place at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. We recommend checking out our prediction before placing a bet on this Serie A Matchday 30 fixture.
Head-to-Head
In head-to-head matchups, Fiorentina hold a significant advantage. Over a span of 42 games, Atalanta have managed a positive result only 10 times, while suffering 21 defeats. However, in their most recent encounter on September 15, the team from Bergamo emerged victorious with a 3-2 win.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Fiorentina Team Overview
Fiorentina, who endured a challenging February and early March with five losses in six matches, entered the international break on a high note. Firstly, they advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals by defeating Panathinaikos 3-1 in the second leg. Secondly, in their last Serie A outing, Raffaele Palladino's side secured a resounding 3-0 victory over Juventus, prompting the "Old Lady" to part ways with Thiago Motta. However, Fiorentina's league position is not as promising. That rough patch saw them slip to eighth place, despite recently being in the top four. Looking ahead to their upcoming clash, the club faces no major squad issues. Only Edoardo Bove and Andrea Colpani, who have been long-term absentees, will miss out due to injury.
Match Results: Fiorentina
Atalanta Team Overview
Recently, Atalanta have been highly inconsistent. They can thrash Verona 5-0 on the road, only to settle for a 0-0 draw at home against Cagliari in the next round. This inconsistency is also reflected in their head-to-heads with Juventus (4-0) and a less formidable Venezia (0-0). In their previous outing, Gian Piero Gasperini's side failed to put up a fight at home against Inter, losing 2-0 in a match where the result mirrored the performance (xG 0.68-2.28). Considering that the "Queen of the Provinces" are still in the title race, this defeat is not just a loss of points but a real blow. Furthermore, Atalanta are dealing with significant squad issues. Up to eight players might miss the upcoming clash, including Juan Cuadrado, Stefan Posch, Mateo Retegui (all with thigh injuries), and Ederson (suspension).
Match Results: Atalanta
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Despite not having the best run of results, Fiorentina rarely leave the pitch without scoring. The team has found the back of the net at least once in their last five matches, even against formidable opponents like Napoli (1-2) and Juventus (3-0). Atalanta also boast impressive goal-scoring stats, especially in away matches-demolishing Verona 5-0, Empoli 5-0, and Juventus 4-0. In this scenario, it would be wise to consider the option of both teams to score (yes).
🚩 Corner Prediction
Fiorentina are one of the few teams in Serie A that consistently play attacking football. Raffaele Palladino's side have no trouble creating and converting scoring opportunities. However, they rarely approach the corner flag. After 29 matches, the "Viola" average 4.0 corners per game, with only Venezia (3.7) and Monza (3.5) having lower figures. Given this situation, a bet on Fiorentina under 4.5 corners seems reasonable.
Editorial Prediction
According to bookmakers, Atalanta are slight favorites in the upcoming clash. However, it's hard to agree with them given the dismal state of the "Queen of the Provincials." Recently, Gian Piero Gasperini's side have not been as impressive as they were at the start of the season, struggling to defeat the league's underdogs at home. Additionally, the coaching staff faces challenges in assembling the starting lineup due to a slew of key players sidelined with injuries. Fiorentina, who have won five of their last six home games, will look to capitalize on their opponent's predicament and secure points. Therefore, our main betting option is Fiorentina will not lose. We dare to predict that the hosts might even clinch a 2-1 victory.
Betting Tips: Fiorentina - Atalanta
in 7 of last 8 away games (Serie A).in last 4 away games (Serie A)..svg)
in 19 of last 21 home games against Atalanta.in 15 of last 17 home games against Atalanta (Serie A).in 15 of last 16 away games.in last 12 away games (Serie A).in 7 of last 8 games (Serie A).
Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
