Not many would have this down as a top of the table clash. But these Udinese vs. Atalanta predictions are for the clubs sitting second and third in Serie A at the current time. This promises to be an exhilarating game on Sunday.
Udinese vs. Atalanta odds
1 – The draw – 12/5
2 – Under 2.5 goals scored – 1/1
3 – Correct score 1-1 – 11/2
4 – Both teams to score – 4/6
5 – Beto to score at any time – 15/8
Napoli may be leading the way at the moment but it is these two sides that have kept up with the Partenopei this season. Both Udinese and Atalanta battled for their three points last week and will now be looking to get an advantage over their opponents on Sunday.
Udinese’s success is probably the bigger surprise of the two. After an opening day loss to Milan, Andrea Sottil’s side have won all but one of their games and showed true grit to get past Hellas Verona at the Bentegodi on Monday.
The simple act of scoring more goals than their opposition has worked so far for the Friuli. They have tended to concede but relied on the likes of top scorer Beto to deliver the win. They may have more trouble finding the net this weekend – but should be backed to keep this an even game.
Atalanta are no strangers to the upper echelons of Serie A in recent years, of course. But this year’s performance has been because of a shift in tactics from Gian Piero Gasperini. La Dea had been known for scoring lots of goals. But this season has seen a more conservative approach.
Only Roma have scored fewer goals in the top six – and no one has conceded fewer goals than Atalanta. This new style of play has seen the club climb to second in the table, without losing a single game so far.
There is an ever-growing injury list at the Bergamo club – but Atalanta will approach this game in the same manner. So expect a low scoring game and the very real chance that it ends up in a point for both sides.
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Udinese vs. Atalanta last five matches
Udinese last five matches
Atalanta last five matches
Udinese top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 10 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 |
Atalanta top goalscorers
| Player | Total goals |
|---|---|
| 13 | |
| 10 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 3 |
Udinese vs. Atalanta line-ups
Udinese (3-5-2): Silvestri; Bijol, Pérez, Becão; Udogie, Walace, Makengo, Lovrić, Pereyra; Beto, Deulofeu
Atalanta (3-4-1-2): Sportiello; Demiral, Scalvini, Okoli; Soppy, de Roon, Koopmeiners, Hateboer; Éderson; Lookman, Muriel
Udinese team news
Andrea Sottil will be tempted not to change a winning team. But Beto has now scored five goals and will be pushing for a start – and he could replace Isaac Success. Apart from that, Udinese will probably go with the tried and trusted.
Atalanta team news
Gian Piero Gasperini has a few more injury problems to worry about and will need to replace captain Rafael Tolói with Merih Demiral after the Italian international suffered a bicep strain in the game against Fiorentina. With Duvan Zapata still out as well, Luis Muriel and Ademola Lookman should start up front again.