Atalanta vs Sassuolo: Match Preview and Prediction
After a much-needed midweek victory, Atalanta BC will look to build momentum in Serie A on Sunday when they host Sassuolo in Bergamo. Both teams currently have 13 points, yet expectations differ: Atalanta aim for European qualification, while Sassuolo only returned to the top flight in May.
Team Form and Recent Results
Atalanta sit mid-table with over a quarter of the season completed. They suffered their first league defeat last weekend, losing 1-0 to Udinese without a single shot on target. Before that, the Bergamaschi had gone nine games unbeaten in all competitions, recording seven draws and two wins — their lowest win tally at this stage in over ten years.
European Challenges
In the Champions League, Ivan Juric’s side had managed only one win from their first three matches, facing mounting pressure before the midweek encounter with Marseille. The clash in France saw dramatic final moments that kept their hopes alive.
In the 90th minute, substitute Lazar Samardzic embarked on a solo run before scoring a trademark finish from outside the box, overcoming Charles De Ketelaere’s missed penalty.
Match Outlook
Returning to domestic competition, Atalanta will host Sassuolo before the international break. Despite their inconsistency, they remain unbeaten at home, and this fixture offers a key chance to close the gap to the European spots.
Author’s Summary
Atalanta face Sassuolo seeking consistency after a crucial win in Europe, hoping to defend their unbeaten home record before the international pause.