Italian Serie A
2019-02-23 - FC Torino vs Atalanta
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football : Italy Serie A
23rd February 2019 – Kickoff 15:00 [Turin, Italy Time]
Introduction:
Torino in ninth spot welcome the visit of Atalanta in sixth spot as the two sides are battling for european positions in this clash in the 25th round.
Torino are unbeaten in their last four games, while Atalanta suffered a defeat in their last match after they were unbeaten in their last eight games in a row.
FC Torino
Torino are back in the race for the European positions as they are on a great run of four matches unbeaten and still going. They did not concede a single goal in those four matches as well. Torino won two and drew two matches in that run.
In that run they also played against two strong team beating Inter Milan at home by 1-0 and in their last match they drew with Napoli 0-0 in Naples.
Prior to the clash with Napoli, Torino played against Udinese which they managed to win 1-0 at home. The man of the match was no doubt goalkeeper Sirigu where he managed to saved a penalty even.
Torino have won four out of their last six home games. In their last three home games they beat Empoli 3-0, and then beat Inter Milan and Udinese both by 1-0.
Now Torino will be without the services of Rincon due to a suspension.
Atalanta
After being unbeaten in the last two months, Atalanta's great run came to an end when they lost their last match. They played eight matches in that run where they won six and drew two of them.
Atalanta even managed to beat Juventus 3-0 in the Coppa Italia and drew with Roma when they were trailing behind by three goals and managed to steal a point.
In their last match Atalanta took the lead against Milan, but later they capitulated and lost the match by 3-1. They can at least console themselves that they managed to score one goal per match and other then Juventus they are the most efficient team in Serie A.
Atalanta have won four out of their last six away games. In their last three away games, they beat Sassuolo 2-6, beat Frosinone 0-5 and beat Cagliari 0-1.
As for the team news, Midfielder de Roon will miss this match due to suspension, and in his absence Pasalic will come into the starting eleven.
Past Meetings:
In the first half of the season they played to a goalless draw.
The Pick:
Go for Total Goals Over 2 1/4 ball.
The Statistics :
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The Pick :
Torino 2-1 Atalanta
