Atalanta BC vs Hellas Verona: Predictions, Team News, Lineups Preview
Atalanta return to Bergamo this weekend to host Hellas Verona. The game follows a heavy Champions League exit for La Dea.
Context and recent form
Atalanta suffered a 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich. They lost 6-1 at home in the first leg. They then lost 4-1 in Munich, with Lazar Samardzic scoring a late headed goal.
The club sit seventh in Serie A. They are four points behind Roma, who occupy the last European place. Atalanta have not won in six matches across all competitions.
Verona’s situation
Hellas Verona lie bottom of Serie A in 20th place. They sit nine points adrift of safety with nine matches left. The side faces a realistic threat of relegation.
Interim coach Paolo Sammarco has collected four points from his six games in charge. Verona also possess the division’s worst defensive record. They managed two away wins this season, including a surprise at Bologna.
Head-to-head note
Verona beat Atalanta 3-1 in the reverse fixture at Stadio Bentegodi. The visitors will chase a league double for the first time in 12 years.
Atalanta BC vs Hellas Verona: Predictions, Team News, Lineups Preview
Below we outline key team news, likely lineups and a match prediction. The preview draws on recent form and injury updates.
Team news — Atalanta
- Giacomo Raspadori has returned from injury.
- Charles De Ketelaere is back and available.
- Eight of De Ketelaere’s last 10 Serie A goals came at home.
- Yunus Musah is eligible again after his UEFA suspension.
- Gianluca Scamacca is sidelined with a thigh strain.
- Nikola Krstovic is expected to lead the attack in Scamacca’s absence.
Team news — Hellas Verona
- Gift Orban has not scored in his last five appearances.
- Orban faces competition from Amin Sarr and Kieron Bowie.
- Suat Serdar, Tobias Slotsager and Armel Bella-Kotchap are injured.
- Sandi Lovric and Domagoj Bradaric are doubts.
- Antoine Bernede is nearing full fitness and could make the bench.
Possible lineups
These starting XIs reflect likely selections based on recent reports.
- Atalanta (possible): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Zalewski; Krstovic.
- Hellas Verona (possible): Montipò; Edmundsson, Nelsson, Valentini; Belghali, Harroui, Gagliardini, Akpa-Akpro, Frese; Bowie, Orban.
Match prediction
Atalanta should be favourites in Bergamo. Their attacking options have been bolstered by returns from injury.
Verona remain dangerous on the break but carry defensive worries. Filmogaz.com predicts a 3-1 win for the home side.
