Atalanta vs Cremonese Predictions

• Atalanta have won four of their five league games this term, three of them to nil.
• Cremonese have only claimed one point so far this season, losing four of their five matches.
• The visitors have scored just twice in their last four league outings.
• Cremonese have lost five of their last six away games, a run stretching back to April.

Atalanta set the pace

Atalanta continued their fine start to the Serie A season with a 2-0 win over Monza last time out, moving them two points clear at the top of the early-season table as Gian Piero Gasperini reinvents La Dea. Their upcoming clash with another newly promoted outfit – lowly Cremonese – represents a chance for the Bergamo club to continue their upward trajectory.

The hosts have posted four wins from their five outings this term, only dropping points in a 1-1 draw with champions Milan, and have done so after tightening up their defensive record. Indeed, three of Atalanta’s four wins have come to nil and they have Serie A’s joint-best defensive record (two goals conceded). According to expected goals, meanwhile, they have given up chances equating to just 3.3 xG, and their newfound solidity should see them enjoy a routine outing on Sunday.

Cremonese have only hit the net twice since a 3-2 opening-day defeat at Fiorentina, creating just 4 xG – the joint-third worst record in the league. The visitors have lost four of their five games this season, and have a dire record on the road, losing five of their last six on their travels in a run stretching back to April.

Hosts should be untroubled

Given Atalanta’s status as strong favourites for Sunday’s match, as well as the offensive failings of their opponents, backing the hosts to win to nil appears a good way of ensuring value for punters.

Meanwhile, a 2-0 Atalanta win represents a decent correct score prediction – Only Monza (13) have conceded more Serie A goals than Cremonese this season (nine).

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