While Inter and Napoli stutter at the top of the table, the rest of the pack is actively chasing them as 4th-placed Juventus is ready to host 3rd-placed Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Sunday, March 9.
The two sides met in January at the Stadio Atleti Azzuri d’Italia as the visitors struck first with a goal from defender Pierre Kalulu but substitute Mateo Retegui scored at the other end to ensure that the points were shared between the two Italian giants.
Know more about the odds, moneyline, picks, and predictions for the crucial Serie A fixture between Juventus and Atalanta here.
Here is when and where to watch the clash between Juventus and Atalanta.
Date: 03/09
Time: 8:45 pm GMT
Location: Allianz Stadium, Turin
Where to watch: The match can be watched on One Football and in the UK, while it will also be available to watch on the CBS Network in the USA
After five consecutive wins in the league, Thiago Motta’s men would be high on confidence but the Old Lady’s real test starts now as they will face the likes of Atalanta, Fiorentina, Roma, and Lazio before the end of the league season.
February was not a happy month for the Turin-based club as they got eliminated from the UEFA Champions League as they were knocked out by PSV in the intermediary playoff round, losing 4-3 on aggregate and were also dumped out of the Coppa Italia by Empoli. But, Juventus still have a chance to lift a trophy this season as they are only six points behind league leaders Inter.
Like Juventus, Atalanta is unbeaten in the last five league matches but have only collected two wins from those matches, missing out on a golden chance to go top of the league standings at a crucial juncture of the season.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s men finished ninth in the UEFA Champions League standings, narrowly missing out on a direct berth to the Round of 16 and then suffered a shock defeat to Club Brugge, 5-2 on aggregate to end their journey in Europe this season. The reigning Europa League holders would like to win a trophy this season as well and they have to defeat Juventus away from home to narrow the gap at the top of the Serie A points table.
The Playoffs aim to facilitate the safest bets for the game. Have a look at the predictions for the game below.
Total goals Over 2.5 @ -113 (MGM Bet): Two teams vying for the title and UEFA Champions League spots are expected to play a tight affair but the explosive nature of Atalanta forwards could ensure the fans some goals from the fixture.
Juventus Total goals Over 1.5 @ +115 (MGM Bet): Khepren Thuram, Randal Kolo Muani, Dusan Vlahovic, and Teun Koopmeiners is the quartet to look for in the Juventus squad for goal contributions but it’s the defense that holds the key for the Old Lady who have conceded the lowest number of goals in the ongoing Serie A season.
Mateo Retegui (To Score a Goal @ +240 as per MGM Bet): The leading goalscorer in the 2024-25 Serie A season, Mateo Retegui has scored 21 goals in 25 league matches apart from contributing 4 assists.
The 25-year old’s first season with Atalanta is progressing like a dream and the Italian would require support from Ademola Lookman and Charles De Kataleare if they want to lift a trophy at the end of the season.
Many fans and pundits would be backing Juventus, who are on a dream run in the league, but Atalanta is a tough opposition to face and the Old Lady defense would have to be on top if they want to make it 18 out of 18 points.
Our Final Prediction: A 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome from the battle of two of the top sides in Italy.
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