Atalanta vs Sporting CP: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :November 28, 2023 at 1:55 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 1:18 AM

Atalanta are top of the Europa League group at the moment

Atalanta may have been a bit out of touch in Serie A, but they have done really well in the Europa League so far. They are unbeaten with three wins and one draw in their four matches. In order to reach the next round, Atalanta needs a point. They have not been very good in recent weeks and lost to Napoli last week. Atalanta will likely go full steam in this match since a place in the next round is not yet secured.

Last season, Sporting CP finished fourth, but they have revamped themselves this season and have achieved amazing results so far. They are tied at the top with Benfica in the league while in their last match, they thumped Dumiense 8-0 in the Portugal Cup match. With two matchdays left, they will be looking to dethrone Atalanta from the top and secure their place in the round of 32.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 30 November 2023 at (11:15 AM IST)

Location: Gewiss Stadium, Italy

Form:

Atalanta (in all competitions): W-L-W-D-L

Sporting CP (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-W

Player to Watch

Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta)

After a miserable season in the Premier League last season, Gianluca Scamacca has found a new life at Atalanta in Italy this season. He has scored five goals for them and has looked back to his former self. Sporting CP will be looking to mark him specifically due to his influence on Atalanta’s attack.

Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP)

Many people were surprised when Viktor Gyokeres arrived from the EFL this summer, but he’s proved everyone wrong. With seven goals and four assists in his 10 appearances in the league, the Swedish has been a sensation for them. Apart from his ability to score goals, he is a real asset because of his contribution while out of possession.

Match Facts

Atalanta have only won once in last four games all competitions
Sporting CP lost to Atalanta in their last meeting
Atalanta are 7th in the Serie A at the moment

Injury and Team News

Neither team has any serious injuries. Atalanta will miss Toure who has been out with a tendon injury since August while Palomino is experiencing a thigh injury. For Sporting, Catamo will return next week after being out with a muscle injury since the beginning of this month.

Head to Head

Atalanta- 1

Sporting CP- 0

Draw- 0

Predicted Lineup

Atalanta Predicted lineup:

Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Hateboer, Ederson, Koopmeiners, Zappacosta; Pasalic, Lookman; Scamacca

Sporting CP Predicted lineup:

Israel; St. Juste, Neto, Reis; Trincao, Braganca, Essugo, Fresneda; Edwards, Goncalves, Paulinho

Match Prediction for Atalanta vs Sporting CP

Atalanta are a much stronger side on paper and playing at home would give them a big advantage. They have already defeated them once and will be confident to achieve the same result again. Sporting have improved this season, and if they pull off an upset against Atalanta, it won’t be surprising. However, we still expect Atalanta to win this game.

Prediction: Atalanta 2-0 Sporting CP

Telecast

India – Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – CBS Sports

Nigeria – Supersport

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