Pisa vs Atalanta BC: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
On Friday evening, Atalanta BC will face Pisa in a crucial Serie A match. The Bergamaschi aim for their fourth consecutive win, while Pisa fights to avoid relegation.
Match Preview
Atalanta has experienced a resurgence this season, winning three league matches in a row. Last weekend, they overcame Torino 2-0, with notable contributions from Charles De Ketelaere and Mario Pasalic. This string of victories has propelled them to seventh place in the Serie A standings under coach Raffaele Palladino.
Palladino’s tenure has significantly improved the team’s performance. Since early December, Atalanta has only lost to Inter Milan, the current league leaders. In addition, Atalanta has demonstrated solid defensive skills, conceding only one goal in their last five matches.
In contrast, Pisa currently holds Serie A’s worst home record. They managed a 1-1 draw against Atalanta in their previous meeting. However, since then, Pisa has struggled, remaining four points from safety and extending their winless streak to nine matches. Their last match resulted in a 2-2 draw against Udinese, where they faced challenges in both leading and trailing the game.
Recent Form
- Pisa: L D L D L D
- Atalanta BC: W W L W W W
Team News
It’s uncertain if Berat Djimsiti will play after being withdrawn against Torino. However, Odilon Kossounou has returned from the Africa Cup of Nations. Ademola Lookman remains unavailable, along with injured players Sead Kolasinac, Raoul Bellanova, and Mitchel Bakker. Giacomo Raspadori is expected to join the squad as Lookman’s replacement.
Pisa will be without the suspended Antonio Caracciolo and several injured players, including Juan Cuadrado and Raul Albiol. Gilardino’s squad also lacks Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, representing Nigeria in AFCON. New signing Rafiu Durosinmi may make his debut, competing for a starting spot in the attack.
Possible Lineups
| Pisa | Atalanta BC |
|---|---|
| Scuffet | Carnesecchi |
| Calabresi, Canestrelli, Bonfanti | Scalvini, Hien, Ahanor |
| Toure, Marin, Aebischer, Angori | Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi |
| Tramoni, Moreo, Meister | De Ketelaere, Zalewski |
Prediction
Considering Atalanta’s recent form and Pisa’s struggles at home, the prediction leans towards a 2-0 victory for Atalanta. The Bergamaschi’s rise in the standings positions them as strong contenders for a top-four finish, while Pisa faces an uphill battle for survival.
