Atalanta were comfortable winners last weekend, securing the points after being overpriced at 11/10 with bet365. Another victory is likely on Saturday, as they host Sassuolo in their push for Europe. The hosts moved in to fifth place after their latest win, while they’re only six points off the Champions League. It’s been an excellent season for la Dea, and it’s built on a great home record. That makes things tough for Sassuolo in this visit to the Atleti Azzurri d’Italia.
This game pits this season’s overachievers against last term’s, and Sassuolo can be see as a cautionary tale for Atalanta. The visitors were all smiles this time last year on their way to a sixth placed finish, but things have gone wrong this time around. A fixture pile up since their entry in to the Europa League have led to a fixture pile up, injuries and a loss of form for the Neroverdi. They’ve slipped down nine places to 15th, and they’re unlikely to climb up the table this weekend.
Of course, nothing is going to put the hosts off a European adventure. Their push for continental competition should be boosted this weekend, as they face a Sassuolo team who have lost 53% of their trips. However, the Neroverdi are strong going forward on their travels. They average 1.47 goals per game away from home, finding the net in 14 of their 15 matches on the road so far this campaign. The visitors have scored 59% of their league goals away from the MAPEI Stadium this season.
The only thing to worry about for the visitors is that they’ve conceded 56% of their goals on the road. Atalanta have been strong at the back of late at home, but that’s mostly due to their opposition. They’ve faced three promoted sides and Fiorentina parked the bus in their visit. In the middle of that run, la Dea lost 7-1 at Inter, so their defence is beatable. There should be opportunities for the visitors to get on the scoresheet.
Sassuolo have scored away to all of the top three, while they’ve found the net away to every top 10 side they’ve visited this season. They should add to that this weekend, but we see Atalanta continuing their strong record in front of goal. The hosts have found the net in 86% of their games at this ground. Three of the last four encounters have seen both teams score, so we’re backing BTTS at 7/10 with bet365.
Head To Head
Atalanta have won four of their last six meetings with Sassuolo at this ground.
Atalanta vs Sassuolo Stats
Atalanta have won 2-1 in four of their home matches already this season. 67% of Sassuolo's away games have seen over over 2.5 goals, while 43% of the hosts' matches here have seen exactly three goals scored.
