Atalanta vs Bologna Predictions

• Atalanta have only won three of their last nine games, losing five times during that run.
• Bologna, meanwhile, have only lost two of their last 11 Serie A matches.
• Atalanta have failed to win seven of their 13 home league games this term, making the prices around the visitors appear generous.

In-form Bologna plot upset

Bologna returned from the recent international break with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Udinese, a result which put Thiago Motta’s side eighth in Serie A – four points behind Juventus in seventh as the Bianconeri fight a 15-point deduction. Bologna face a difficult assignment at Atalanta next time out, but with the Rossoblu only losing two league games since early January, punters may just be tempted to back them to cause an upset.

Indeed, Bologna have only suffered two defeats in their last 11 Serie A matches, a run which has included a win over Inter Milan and a draw with Lazio – results which demonstrate their aptitude for a shock. The Rossoblu only won one of their first 10 games of the Serie A campaign, but only Napoli, Juventus and Lazio have bettered their return of 33 points since then. Motta’s men have kept three clean sheets in their last five outings, and they will not be fazed by the prospect of having to play on the break in Bergamo.

Atalanta, meanwhile, made it back-to-back victories with a convincing 3-1 win over bottom club Cremonese last time out. However, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side were inconsistent prior to meeting two struggling sides in Empoli and Cremonese, and they have won just three of their last nine league games. La Dea failed to score in three consecutive games recently, and they have never been particularly convincing in Bergamo, failing to win seven of their 13 home league games this term (D3 L4).

Atalanta worth opposing

Given the short prices available around hosts who have flattered to deceive at various points of the season, punters may decide backing Bologna on the double chance market offers decent value.

Meanwhile, a 1-1 draw could represent a solid correct score prediction – Bologna have drawn two of their last three matches.

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