Preview: Atalanta vs Sassuolo - Prediction and Team News
After finally securing a midweek victory, Atalanta BC aim to reignite their Serie A campaign on Sunday when they host Sassuolo in Bergamo. Both sides currently sit on 13 points, yet their ambitions differ: Atalanta look toward European qualification, while Sassuolo, promoted in May, focus on maintaining top-flight stability.
Atalanta’s Mixed Start
With more than a quarter of the Serie A season completed, Atalanta are stuck mid-table. Their first league defeat came last weekend, ending a nine-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. The Bergamo side lost 1-0 to Udinese without registering a single shot on target. Before that, they had managed seven draws and two victories — their lowest win tally at this stage in over ten years.
European Pressure and Redemption
Meanwhile, Ivan Juric's squad had won just one of their first three Champions League fixtures, increasing tension ahead of Wednesday's encounter with Marseille. That pressure transformed into triumph when, in France, Atalanta claimed three vital points.
“In the 90th minute, substitute Lazar Samardzic embarked on a solo run before scoring a trademark finish from outside the box.”
This dramatic moment followed Charles De Ketelaere’s missed penalty, sealing an emotional away win. With little time to recover, Atalanta now return home for their final match before the international break, preserving an unbeaten record in Bergamo.
Author’s Summary
Atalanta seek momentum after a dramatic European win, aiming to stay dominant at home as they face newly promoted Sassuolo.
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