Genoa vs Atalanta Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Italian Serie A
THE FACTS
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When is Genoa vs Atalanta on and what time does it start? Genoa vs Atalanta will take place on Sunday 11th February, 2024 – 17:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Genoa vs Atalanta? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Genoa vs Atalanta on in the UK? TNT Sports have the rights to Serie A matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for Genoa vs Atalanta
Where can I stream Genoa vs Atalanta in the UK? If Genoa vs Atalanta is televised on TNT Sports, then subscribers can stream the match live on discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
GENOA
Following their promotion to the top-flight last season, Genoa have performed more than respectably well as they head into the final few months of the campaign sitting firmly in the middle-of-the-table, coached by 2006 FIFA World Cup winner Alberto Gilardino. They, though, appear an ambitious club, despite being owned by 777 Partners, so will be aiming to finish with a flourish this season.
They come into this one on the back of a continuation of their improved form as they shared a goalless draw with an in-form Empoli side in Florence last weekend, battling well to secure a point. That result means they are now unbeaten in their last eight matches in Serie A as they sit just six points outside of the top seven and the European spots.
ATALANTA
In what is a transitional campaign for Gian Piero Gasperini and Atalanta, the Bergamasci are actually performing quite well to begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting tucked inside the top four and the UEFA Champions League qualifying spots. They earned a third straight Serie A win last weekend, impressively defeating Lazio by three goals to one.
That victory, which saw Atalanta go 3-0 up with a goal from Mario Pasalic and brace from Charles De Ketelaere, means that the visitors are now unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions with just one loss, away at an at the time in-form Bologna, in their last 11 games. They have also notched ten goals in their last three league games, too, as one of the league’s most in-form teams.
THE TEAM NEWS
GENOA
Alan Matturro and Junior Messias are doubts for this weekend, whilst Ridgeciano Haps is out injured and Koni De Winter is missing through suspension.
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Martinez; Caricol, Bani, Vasquez; Spence, Malinovskiy, Badelj, Frendrup, Sabelli; Retegui, Gudmundson
UNAVAILABLE: De Winter (Suspended), Haps (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Matturro (Injured), Messias (Injured)
ATALANTA
Both Jose Luis Palomino and Isak Hien are injured with Ademola Lookman away at the Africa Cup of Nations, whilst Ederson is also suspended for this one.
PREDICTED XI (3-4-1-2): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Holm, De Roon, Mendicino, Ruggeri; Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Miranchuk
UNAVAILABLE: Ederson (Suspended), Lookman (International duty), Palomino (Injured), Hien (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
As mentioned, Genoa have performed well this season but will want their performances to be a little bit more proactive and on the front foot, especially now they are pretty much assured of Serie A status next season. They face an Atalanta side that are in genuinely excellent form at the moment with a bit of rhythm in the final third now beginning to show. The visitors are favourites for what could well be quite a fun match for the neutral.
TIP: ATALANTA TO WIN & BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
