Bologna – Atalanta Prediction & Picks (11.03.2018)

Bologna and Atalanta meet at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, in a match for the 28 th round of Serie A. In the last direct match for this edition of the league, on 22-10-2017, Atalanta won at home by ( 1-0). The record of direct confrontations in this stadium is favorable to the visiting team, which in the last 3 matches won 2 and lost 1. Indeed, the last time these two teams met in this stadium was on 11-27-2016, in a match for the Serie A that ended with the victory of Atalanta by (0-2). A. Masiello (15 ‘) and J. Kurtič (68′) scored the match goals for Atalanta.

Bologna:

The home team is currently in the 12 th position of the league, with 33 points won, after 10 wins, 3 draws and 14 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in a home match against Genoa, by (2-0). In the last match, they lost in an away match against SPAL, by (1-0). In the last 10 home matches for the championship Bologna won 4, tied 1 and lost 5, so they have won 13 points out of 30 possible. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches for this competition there is a tendency for goals, since 10 of the last 14 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 27 matches in the competition, they suffered the first goal 13 times and only managed 1 comeback. In the last 14 home matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 7 of their 20 goals between minutes (31’-45 ‘).

The Bologna enters this unmotivated day, after a foreign snub, by 1-0, in the visit to the field of the SPAL. The home club usually acts in a tactical system in 5-3-2, favoring a more offensive style of play, attacking through the sides. The Bologna is a team that likes to play in their own midfield, with the aim of trying to surprise their opponent through the counterattack. When it invests in the offensive process, it usually does so through the left flank, in order to take advantage of the depth offered by the lateral Masina. For this game the home coach can not count on Rodrigo Palacio and Angelo da Costa, for being injured. Giancarlo González is also going to be from outside, because he is suspended.

Atalanta:

After 10 wins, 8 draws and 7 losses, the away team is currently in the 8 th position of the league, with 38 points won. In the penultimate match, they tied in a match against Crotone, by (1-1). In the last match, they tied in a home match against Fiorentina, by (1-1). The team comes to this match after a defeat away with Juventus by (1-0). For the championship, Atalanta won 15 points out of 30 possible points, after 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in the last 10 home matches.

For this competition, they have not lost any of the last 6 away matches. The team has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, so it has not presented great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 12 of the last 12 matches for this competition have ended with Over 1,5 goals. In 25 matches in this tournament, he suffered the first goal 12 times and only managed 2 comebacks. In the last 12 away matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 7 of their 16 goals between minutes (46′-60 ‘).

Atalanta enters this unmotivated round, after a foreign snub, 1-0, in the visit to the field of Juventus, for the Italian Cup. The visiting club usually acts in a tactical system in 5-3-2, favoring a more defensive style of play, attacking through the wings. The Atalanta is a team that likes to play in their stadium, with the aim of trying to surprise their opponent through the counterattack. When it invests in the offensive process, it usually does so through the left flank, in order to take advantage of the depth offered by Gosens. For this game the foreign technician must have all the players at his disposal.