Atalanta vs Juventus Predictions

• Both teams have scored in eight of Atalanta’s last 10 games
• Both teams have scored in six of Juventus’ last 10 games
• Three of the last four Serie A meetings of these clubs were drawn, two finishing 1-1

Goals likely in Bergamo

With the Serie A season entering its decisive stretch, Atalanta and Juventus continue their challenge for European places at New Balance Arena in Bergamo. Both clubs endured inconsistent starts to the season, but have played themselves into contention with a few games to go.

Atalanta’s 3-0 win over Lecce last weekend secured seven points from their last three league games, including a 1-1 draw at leaders Inter. Gianluca Scamacca’s ongoing adductor issue remains a major concern so Nikola Krstovic is expected to deputise again, while Isak Hien is also a doubt.

Rafaelle Palladino’s side know that victory would pull them within a point of fifth-placed Juve and keep their Europa League hopes firmly alive.

BTTS the best bet

The Old Lady, meanwhile, travel north with their Champions League ambitions on the line. A point behind Como, they cannot afford a slip, but injuries are taking a toll— Mattia Perin is struggling with a calf problem and Dusan Vlahovic’s return has been delayed. Kenan Yildiz and Jonathan David should again lead the attack after the 2-0 win over Genoa made it four wins in an unbeaten run of six.

Both sides arrive in decent spirits after weekend victories, and with so much riding on the result, neither is likely to sit back. Atalanta’s attacking approach at home and Juve’s need for points should create an open contest.

The overwhelming trend in Atalanta’s post-Christmas games is for goals at both ends and with six of Juve’s last eight also landing a BTTS bet, that is the top play. Take a 1-1 correct score too given thee of the last four direct meetings have been drawn, two by that exact score.