Italian Serie A
2012-01-21 - Atalanta vs Juventus
A Sports Betting Pick by ROzsolt
Football : Italy : Seria A
Venue: Stadio Atleti Azzuri d’Italia, Bergamo
Saturday 21th January – Kickoff time: 20:45 GMT+1
Atalanta (8th W-6 D-8 L-4)
Atalanta kept it close in their away game against Lazio on the previous weekend, but Miroslav Klose sealed the deal for the Reja’s team scoring a 90th minute goal.
This was Atalanta’s second defeat in a row, after losing to AC Milan in their last home game. Atalanta showed just how much they depend on Germain Denis and when he’s not in a good day or he doesn’t get quality balls, then Atalanta’s performance can be quite mediocre.
Stefano Lucchini was sent off in that match and he joins Carlos Carmona on the list of suspended players, but coach Stefano Colantuono does not have any injury worries.
Atalanta has a decent home record this season, only losing once on Stadio Atleti Azzuri d’Italia in their previous match against AC Milan, but managed to hold teams like Udinese, Inter or Napoli.
Probable Atalanta line-up :
Raimondi, Ferri, Manfredini, Peluso
Schelotto, Cigarini, Padoin, Bonaventura
Moralez
Denis
Juventus(1st W-10 D-8 L-0)
Despite being the only team from the league yet to lose a game this season, Juventus are still struggling in games in which they are considered big favorites, like the one from the previous stage against Cagliari.
Juventus took the lead in the first half thanks to Mirko Vucinic, but failed to convert some good opportunities in the first half, then dropped the tempo and allowed Cagliari to make a comeback and eventually score an equalizer, a goal facilitated by Juve’s defender Leonardo Bonucci’s mistake.
The Bianconeri only conceded 6 goals on their 9 away games this season, 3 of them against Napoli and with another 6 conceded at home it makes them the best defense from the league.
Eljero Elia and Fabio Quagliarella will both miss this match, both players struggling with some injuries.
Probable Juventus line-up :
Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini
Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio,
Pepe, Borriello, Vucinic
The Betting Verdict
Atalanta has been solid when playing at home through this season and if we take a look at both teams recent results and performances than the draw would be the most likely outcome for this match.
However, there are some stats that cannot be overlooked, like Atalanta only taking one point in their last 8 meetings against Juve, the Old Lady also picking up the victory in 5 of their last 6 trips to Bergamo or Juventus winning here 21 times, more than any other Serie A side.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Atalanta 0-1 Juventus
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Juventus to win at 1.92 at PinnacleConfidence: 7/10
