Italian Serie A
2018-02-18 - Atalanta vs Fiorentina
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football:Italy Serie A
18th February 2018 – Kickoff 17:00
Introduction:
Atalanta in 8th spot welcomes the visit of Fiorentina in 11th spot on Sunday evening. Atalanta is in much better shape then Fiorentina, but they are also suffering from fatigue after having played the Europa League in midwek.
Atalanta
They know they have history against them as they have not beaten Fiorentina in the last six years and before the three games draw with Fiorentina, they were beaten nine times against them. But since manager Gasperini took over the team, they have improved a lot and it would not be surprised if they finally get a win over the visitors. They will hope their home form can inspire them where they have won six times this season.
In their last two league games, they drew with Crotone in 1u7th spot and last Thursday they lost to Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the Europa League by 3-2. They were beaten despite having a 2-1 lead in that match. It is all to play for in the return leg when they will be hosting in four days time.
As for the team news, the likes of stopper Caldara and striker Gomez are rated doubtful for this clash.
Fiorentina
In their last four games, they lost three times and won just once. That win was the away game against Bologna when they won by 2-1. After that they lost at home to Juventus by 2-0 and they are now in crisis, especially when you take into account the defeats to Sampdoria and Verona.
Those defeats have caused them to dropped into 11th in the standings now. They are behind Sampdoria in sixth placed by some ten points and will have a huge task to qualify for europe next season. But they have 14 points more then the teams in the relegation zone so they are quite safe in Serie A.
As for the team news, they will miss the services of defender Laurini who is out injured.
Past Meetings:
The last three meetings between the sides have ended in draws.
The Pick:
Take Total Goals Under 2 1/2
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Atalanta 0-1 Fiorentina
FIXED ODDS BETTING TIP :
Take Under 2 1/2 at 1.82 with PinnacleSports
