Next Saturday, Lazio welcome Atalanta Bergamo for the 8th day of Serie A. Lazio will want to return to the top teams while Atalanta intends to stay on the podium. Both teams will want to win.
Lazio Roma vs Atalanta Bergamo Today’s Betting Tips
Lazio Roma is currently 6th in Serie A with 11 points taken in 7 games. The Biancocelesti have been defeated twice since the beginning of the championship, for 3 wins and 2 draws. After being beaten in Inter’s lair on Matchday 5 (1-0), they won at home against Genoa (4-0) and brought back a good point from Bologna just before the truce ( 2-2).
Surprising third in Serie A last year, Atalanta hopes to figure again this season. The Bergamo-based formation has made a great impression so far and is ranked 3rd with a record of 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. Since the conceded defeat at home against Torino during the second day (2-3), the partners of Duvan Zapata have lined up 5 games without setbacks. On the last day, they dominated, at home, promoted Lecce (3-1). This victory follows successes achieved on the lawns of Roma (0-2) and Sassuolo (1-4).
The staff for Lazio Roma vs Atalanta Bergamo
Lazio Roma is only deprived of the experienced Brazilian defensive midfielder Lucas Leiva, suspended. Full of confidence, Ciro Immobile is the current top scorer in the league with 7 goals. He could be associated with strong Ecuadorian striker Caicedo ahead.
The coach of Atalanta must contend with the package of his major offensive asset: Felipe Caicedo (6 goals in Serie A). To replace him, his compatriot Luis Muriel should occupy the tip of the attack and be supported by Papu Gomez and Josip Ilicic.
The compositions for Lazio Roma vs Atalanta Bergamo
The probable composition of Lazio:
Strakosha – Luiz Felipe, Acerbi, Radu – Marusic, Milinkovic, Parolo, Luis Alberto, Lulic – Caicedo, motionless.
Absent: Lucas Leiva (suspended).
Unsure: None.
Probable tactical arrangement (3-5-2):
Strakosha
Luiz Felipe, Acerbi, Radu
Marusic, Milinkovic, Parolo, Luis Alberto, Lulic
Caicedo, Motionless
Probable composition of Atalanta:
Golini – Djimsiti, Kjaer, Palomino – Hateboer, Freuler, De Roon, Gosens – Gomez, Muriel, Ilicic.
Absent: Zapata (injured).
Unsure: None.
The planned tactical disposition (3-4-3):
Golini
Djimsiti, Kjaer, Palomino
Hateboer, Freuler, De Roon, Gosens
Gomez, Muriel, Ilicic
The history of confrontations Lazio Roma vs Atalanta Bergamo
In the last 10 encounters, Lazio Roma won 4 times, 3 losses and 2 draws. Last year, the Biancocelesti lost the 2 league games but they have however imposed in the final of the Italian Cup.
Key points for the match Lazio Roma vs Atalanta Bergamo
– This poster presents two serious candidates for European places.
– Lazio Roma have not won any of their last 4 league games played against Atalanta (2 losses and 2 draws).
– Both teams play a European Cup match next week.
Betting Tips: 1
Odds: 2.25
