Atalanta BC vs Juventus Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups

The Coppa Italia quarter-finals will feature a clash between Atalanta BC and Juventus in Bergamo on Thursday evening. This encounter follows Juventus’ victory over Atalanta in the 2024 Coppa Italia final, where they secured the trophy for the 15th time. The winner will proceed to the semi-finals to face either Lazio or Bologna, the defending champions.

Match Preview

Atalanta BC, despite recent successes including a Europa League title, has not won the Coppa Italia since 1963. They’ve had a strong start in this season’s tournament, defeating Genoa 4-0 in the last 16. Under Raffaele Palladino, the team has accumulated 23 points from 12 Serie A matches, showing a positive resurgence. Their current league position is seventh, though they recently faced setbacks, including two consecutive losses in the Champions League.

Recent Performance

• Atalanta’s recent league form: W D L
• They have achieved seven wins in nine home matches under Palladino.
• Defensively, they secured a clean sheet against Como despite being down to ten men.

Juventus, on the other hand, has also experienced a revival under Luciano Spalletti. They recently defeated Udinese 2-0 to advance in the Coppa Italia and have risen to among Italy’s top four teams. Their recent record is impressive, with victories over top teams like Benfica and Napoli and only two losses across all competitions since Spalletti took over.

Juventus Squad Updates

• Key player Kenan Yildiz has a slight injury concern.
• Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik are both sidelined.
• Bremer has been a pivotal player, especially in set-piece situations, with the highest goal tally among central defenders in top European leagues.

Team News

Following a demanding previous match, Atalanta may alter their lineup. The fate of 17-year-old center-back Honest Ahanor, who received a red card, remains uncertain. They will also be without long-term absentee Mitchel Bakker.

Juventus might need to adjust their starting eleven due to injuries. However, they will rely on emerging players like Jonathan David and Weston McKennie, both of whom have been contributing significantly to scoring.

Potential Lineups

The likely starters for Atalanta BC include:

• Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Zalewski; De Ketelaere, Raspadori; Scamacca.

For Juventus, the expected lineup features:

• Perin; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Cabal; Locatelli, Koopmeiners; Conceicao, McKennie, Miretti; David.

Prediction

The upcoming match is expected to be closely contested. Juventus has shown considerable strength in away matches, having won four out of their last five. However, Atalanta has become increasingly resilient at home. Anticipate a tight affair, potentially resembling their previous final, with a single goal determining the victor.

Final prediction: Atalanta BC 0-1 Juventus.