Atalanta BC vs Cremonese: Preview and Prediction

Why this matters: Atalanta is aiming for European places, while Cremonese is fighting to avoid relegation. This match is crucial for both teams' ambitions.

Atalanta BC welcomes Cremonese to Bergamo, with Atalanta looking to continue their impressive form and Cremonese desperate for points to escape the relegation zone. Atalanta has been in excellent form since Raffaele Palladino took charge, while Cremonese has struggled for goals and wins.

Team News:

Atalanta will miss Honest Ahanor and Marten de Roon due to suspension. Cremonese will be without Michele Collocolo, Antonio Sanabria, and Warren Bondo due to injury. Tommaso Barbieri returns from suspension for Cremonese.

Possible Lineups:

Atalanta BC: Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, Ederson, Pasalic, Zalewski; De Ketelaere, Raspadori; Scamacca

Cremonese: Audero; Terracciano, Baschirotto, Luperto; Barbieri, Thorsby, Grassi, Maleh, Pezzella; Bonazzoli, Vardy

Historical Context:

Cremonese has a poor record against Atalanta, failing to win in Serie A this century. They haven't won in Bergamo for 37 years.

Trends:

Atalanta's attack is looking sharp, while they boast Serie A's best defensive record since the start of the year. Cremonese cannot buy a goal, and confidence has clearly drained.

Atalanta has been in good form since November, rising in the league rankings.

Cremonese is struggling to score goals, with only one goal in their last nine matches.

Several new signings from the January transfer window could feature in the match.

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