The previous face-to-face confrontation between the presented clubs took place already in 2004 and this fact, of course, brings the lion's share of intrigue to the upcoming game.
Atalanta
Today’s hosts started the season unsuccessfully. In the League Cup the black-and-whites failed at the first stage, where they could not cope with Burnley, losing to the opponent in a penalty shootout. In the English championship the “forty” are doing even worse. After 13 rounds the team remains the only one in the league that does not know victories. On account of “Jordi” are six draws, which brought six points and only 19th place in the standings. Such a start led to the resignation of the coach, who was replaced on November 8 by 44-year-old Englishman Eddie Howe. With a new mentor the Citizens drew with Brentford (3:3) and lost to Arsenal (0:2) away. Dammet and Gail, who has a thigh injury, will not be able to play today.
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Venezia
Venezia looked very weak at the start, but Paolo Zanetti’s team gradually adapted to Serie A. By the 15th round the Orange-Blacks-Greens got out of the relegation zone and are currently on the 16th line in the table. There is a margin of five points from the relegation zone, which allows us to look with optimism to the future. In the last round, Venezia lost 0:2 to Inter, having suffered their first defeat in the last four league matches.
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Prediction
Our expert pick:
Atalanta are in excellent shape, not losing in eight games in a row, but the goddess has not yet secured a comfortable lead over their pursuers, so they will clearly strive to extend the streak. In attack the hosts are very strong and Venezia is unlikely to be able to hold back this power, but at the same time the Bergamasks are allowed at home on a regular basis, so the guests will not be left without their heads. We believe that the match will be productive. Prediction is for the total over three goals. In BC 1xBet such an outcome is offered with odds of 1.80. After a visit to Bern for the match with Young Boys, Atalanta went to Turin, where they put a lot of energy into the match with Juventus. Ahead of the Bergamasks, Napoli awaits and after this meeting there will be a battle with Villarreal for a ticket to the Champions League playoffs. Obviously, in the match against Venezia Gasperini will use rotation and the team will try to save energy in general, in such a situation Venezia is able to avoid defeat. Our second bet will be the Asian handicap (+2) on Venezia. This bet can be placed for 1.72. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.80. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
