Cagliari vs Atalanta Predictions

Atalanta are huge favourites to win this game, having won eight straight league games. Their individual talent is incredible. The visitors should do enough to pick up all three points.

Match info: Serie A

Venue: Unipol Domus, Cagliari

Date: Saturday, 14^th December 2024

Time: 3:pm Nigerian time

Aiming to establish a new club record for consecutive Serie A wins, Atalanta BC will seek their 10th straight league victory when they visit Cagliari on Saturday.

Leading the Italian top flight ahead of a large chasing pack, La Dea suffered a rare European defeat in midweek; meanwhile, their hosts are engaged in a battle at the bottom.

Head-to-head:

• Cagliari have won 14 of the last 37 meetings between the two teams.
• Atalanta have recorded 17 victories.
• The remaining 6 clashes ended in draws.
• 6 of their last 7 encounters produced at least 2 goals.

Form:

• Cagliari in the league: L-D-D-W-L
• Cagliari in all competitions: L-D-D-W-L
• Atalanta in the League: W-W-W-W-W
• Atalanta in all competitions: W-W-W-W-L

Team News:

• Cagliari have their full squad available for selection.
• Atalanta, on the other hand, will be missing the likes of Gianluca Scamacca, Juan Cuadrado, and Giorgio Scalvini due to their respective injuries.

Player(s) to watch:

• Yerry Mina has been one of their best-performing players. The Columbian defender has been solid in the Serie A. He is averaging two successful tackles, six ball recoveries, and five clearances per game. He dominates his opponents in both ground and aerial duels. He is also a threat from set pieces.
• Nigeria’s Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman is a massive threat to any opposition. Against Real Madrid, Lookman played one of his best games of the season. Along with scoring a goal, he was also excellent with his dribbling and playmaking.