Genoa vs Atalanta Prediction & Betting Tips (11 February)

After a season spent in the lower echelon, Genoa is back in the elite this season. In a very favorable waiver to maintain itself, the promoted team is today in 11th place in Serie A with a comfortable lead of 11 points over the red zone. Icelandic striker Gudmundsson's teammates are very difficult to beat at the moment, as evidenced by the current streak of 8 games without defeat, 3 wins and 5 draws. After winning against Salernitana 1-2 and Lecce 2-1, they were held back last weekend. Genoa had to be content with sharing points with relegated Empoli 0-0. Considered a serious candidate for European places, Atalanta is currently 4th in Serie A and has, with 1 game less, 1 point ahead on the 5th.

La Dea is currently qualified for the next Champions League but its position remains precarious. Undefeated in the last 5 days, 4 wins and 1 draw, Gian Piero Gasperini's men are going through a good period. They also have 3 wins, at home each time, against Frosinone 5-0, Udinese 2-0 and Lazio last weekend 3-1. Qualified for the last four of the Italian Cup, Atalanta is also present in the round of 16 of the Europa League.

For Genoa, the important winger Messias, the replacements Haps and Matturo as well as the winter recruit Ankeye are still missing, all stuck in the infirmary. Furthermore, starting defender De Winter is suspended this weekend. Little to their advantage last weekend, attackers Gudmundsson (9 goals and 2 assists in SA) and Retegui (5 goals and 2 assists in SA) should still be brought back to the front. Permanently purchased from Marseille, attacking midfielder Malinovsky is also available. This winter, midfielder Bohinen (Salernitana), full-back Spence (Tottenham), defender Cittadini (Monza) and attackers Ankeye (Sheriff Tiraspol) and Vitinha (OM) came to strengthen Genoa. On the other hand, senior defender Dragusin (Tottenham) left as did replacements Hefti (Montpellier), Jagiello (Spezia) and Puscas (Bari). Atalanta recorded the withdrawals of recently arrived defender Hien and replacement Palomino.

In addition, the important midfielder Ederson is suspended following an accumulation of yellow cards while the starting striker Lookman (7 goals and 3 assists in SA), particularly prominent with his selection, is still absent due to the good performance of the Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations. On the other hand, influential midfielder Koopmeiners is completely recovered from his injury. Loaned by AC Milan, Belgian De Ketelaere (5 goals and 6 assists in SA) has stood out for several weeks. Last weekend, he scored a double. Note that central defender Hien, injured this weekend, arrived from Hellas Verona this winter. Striker Muriel has joined MLS.