Udinese vs Atalanta BC: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
On Saturday, Atalanta BC visits Udinese in a Serie A match, hoping to end their streak of draws. The clash features two teams with different current forms. Atalanta is known for being unbeaten this season but has struggled to find victories, while Udinese seeks to recover from a recent defeat against Juventus.
Match Preview
Atalanta remains the only unbeaten team in Serie A this season, showcasing their defensive strength. However, they have drawn seven of their nine league games, which highlights their difficulties in converting opportunities into wins. In their last match against AC Milan, Atalanta equalized thanks to a goal from Ademola Lookman, but was unable to secure the victory, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
Udinese, positioned 10th in the league, has had a mixed bag of results recently. They managed a 3-2 win over Lecce but fell short against Juventus, losing 3-1 after a promising first half. Currently, they are looking to capitalize on their home advantage, although their record against Atalanta is concerning. They have not won any of their last 15 encounters in Serie A against La Dea.
Current Form
- Udinese’s Last Five Matches: L, L, D, D, W
- Udinese’s Form in All Competitions: W, L, D, D, W
- Atalanta’s Last Five Matches: W, D, D, D, D
- Atalanta’s Form in All Competitions: W, D, D, D, D
Team News
Atalanta is facing several injury concerns. Captain Marten de Roon was forced off in the clash with AC Milan, with uncertainty surrounding his fitness for the upcoming match. Other players, including Sead Kolasinac and Mitchel Bakker, will also miss out due to injuries. In contrast, Udinese will be without Thomas Kristensen and potentially their top scorer Keinan Davis, who is nursing a minor injury.
Possible Starting Lineups
| Udinese | Atalanta BC |
|---|---|
| Okoye | Carnesecchi |
| Goglichidze | Kossounou |
| Kabasele | Hien |
| Solet | Djimsiti |
| Zanoli | Bellanova |
| Lovric | Ederson |
| Karlstrom | Pasalic |
| Atta | Zappacosta |
| Kamara | Samardzic |
| Zaniolo | Sulemana |
| Bayo | Lookman |
Match Prediction
Both teams appear evenly matched, but Atalanta’s recent trend of draws may continue. Despite their struggles, Udinese has shown resilience in scoring. A final prediction sees the match ending in a 1-1 draw.
