Verona vs Atalanta
VERONA, Italy (Interstat) — Atalanta brings a wave of momentum into a Serie A match at struggling Hellas Verona on Saturday.
The visitors from Bergamo are coming off a commanding 4-0 home victory over Genoa on Wednesday, extending their unbeaten run in all competitions to four matches. That surge includes a 2-0 league win over Fiorentina and a 3-0 Europa League triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Verona, conversely, seeks to halt a slide. The hosts have lost three consecutive Serie A matches, most recently a 2-1 defeat at Genoa on Nov. 29. Their form at the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi has been mixed, with a thrilling 3-3 draw against Juventus on Nov. 22 a highlight in an otherwise difficult campaign.
Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw for this contest. Atalanta’s potent attack, which has scored nine goals in its last three matches, will test a Verona defense that has conceded multiple goals in five of its last seven league outings.
The fixture presents a potential trap for Atalanta, which faces a quick turnaround before hosting Chelsea in a crucial UEFA Champions League group stage match next Tuesday. Verona will aim to capitalize on any distraction.
Following this match, Atalanta continues a busy stretch with a Serie A home match against Cagliari on Dec. 13. Verona’s next assignment is a trip to Fiorentina on Dec. 14.