Match Details
The upcoming match between Atalanta and Sporting CP is scheduled to take place on November 30, 2023, at the Gewiss Stadium. It will be a UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Matchday 5 fixture. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 2.17, Draw – 3.70, Away Winner – 3.51.
Head-to-Head Comparison
These two teams have faced each other once before in the current UEFA Europa League campaign, with Atalanta emerging victorious with a scoreline of 2-1.
Team Form: Atalanta
Atalanta has had a mixed run of form in their recent matches across all competitions. In their last six games, they have won two matches, lost two matches, and drawn two matches. They have scored a total of nine goals while conceding seven goals during this period.
In the UEFA Europa League Group D standings, Atalanta currently sits at the top position with ten points from four matches played. They have won three matches and drawn one without suffering any defeats so far in the competition.
Their home record in the current UEFA Europa League campaign is impressive as they have won both of their home matches and yet to concede a goal.
In their most recent match in Serie A, Atalanta suffered a narrow defeat against Napoli with a scoreline of 1-2.
Team Form: Sporting CP
Sporting CP has been performing well recently, especially in away matches where they have won five out of their last six games across all competitions. They have scored an impressive total of 20 goals while conceding only seven goals during this period.
In terms of their performance in the UEFA Europa League Group D standings, Sporting CP currently occupies the second position with seven points from four matches played. They have won two matches, drawn one, and lost one in the competition.
In their most recent match, Sporting CP secured a comfortable 8-0 victory against Dumiense in the Taça de Portugal.
Key Players
For Atalanta, striker Luis Muriel has been in good form recently, contributing with two goals and one assist in his last 13 appearances. Midfielder Éderson has also been influential with five goals and one assist in 17 matches.
Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres has been their standout player, scoring an impressive 13 goals and providing four assists in just 15 appearances. Defender Sebastián Coates has also made a significant impact with two goals to his name this season.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent statistics, both teams have shown the ability to score goals consistently. Atalanta has scored an average of 1.5 goals per game in their last six matches, while Sporting CP has averaged 3.33 goals per game in their away fixtures during the same period.
Furthermore, both teams have demonstrated vulnerability at the back by conceding an average of over one goal per game recently.
Prediction: Atalanta 2 – 1 Sporting CP
Considering Atalanta’s strong home record and their current position at the top of Group D standings, they are expected to come out on top in this match against Sporting CP. However, given Sporting CP’s impressive away form and goal-scoring capabilities, it is likely to be a closely contested affair with both teams finding the back of the net. Ultimately, we predict a narrow victory for Atalanta with a final scoreline of 2-1.
