Atalanta vs SPAL
Italian Serie A.
Date: Sunday, 5 November 2017
Kick-Off: 17:00 UK,
Venue: Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia (Bergamo).

Atalanta will be looking to improve their league position as they host SPAL on Sunday evening.

La Dea will be frustrated from their results from the Europa League midweek, but will have to focus on getting back on track having lost to Udinese last round. Meanwhile, SPAL come into this game having ended their three game losing streak by beating Genoa, but a loss could see them sucked right back into the relegation zone.

Fatigue could play a huge role for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side. They had to travel all the way to Cyprus and SPAL will be desperate for anything to give them any kind of advantage here, as they have lost their last four road fixtures. It’s been a rough return to top flight action for them in their first Serie A appearance in nearly 50 years, but they are coming into this game having finally snapped their losing streak.

Could they possibly pull off an upset, though? Atalanta have been guilty of some lax play, especially after Europa League action, and the stress of featuring on multiple fronts seems to be taking its toll on La Dea. Key man Alejandro Gomez is a major doubt for this game and could be given a rest to come back stronger after the international hiatus.

Atalanta vs SPAL: Head-to-head statistics

• Atalanta are undefeated in 16 of their last 17 home matches


• Their only loss so far was a 1-0 defeat to Roma on MD 1 of this season


• They’ve won 11 times thus far on home turf


• Before beating Genoa last Sunday, SPAL had taken only one point from their previous eight league games


• SPAL have lost their last 4 away matches


• SPAL have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 away matches

Atalanta vs SPAL: Predictions

SPAL have managed to score in five of their last six matches, including during a 4-1 defeat to Juventus. So, whilst they’re losing – they have lost their last four on the road – they are still getting goals. Fatigue could hurt Atalanta here and they did end up losing to Udinese in their last game. Whilst it’s hard to see SPAL actually grabbing a win, La Dea could end up possibly dropping points here in a draw, or at the very least, struggling to grind out a tough win.

Atalanta vs SPAL: Betting tips

BTTS – YES at 2.02

Double chance – Atalanta to WIN or DRAW at 1.06

Under 2.5 goals at 2.28.

All Odds courtesy of 888Sport