Atalanta vs Sassuolo Prediction & Betting Tips (17 February)

In a favorable situation currently, Atalanta occupies 4th place in Serie A with 1 game less and the same number of points as 5th. The team based in Bergamo therefore aims to qualify for the next Champions League, especially as the recent dynamic is excellent. Gian Piero Gasperini's men seem to have found the right fuel in recent weeks. Indeed, they have not lost any of their last 6 championship matches, 5 wins and 1 draw. After taking a point in the den of Roma 1-1, the Dea in turn won against Frosinone 5-0, Udinese 2-0, Lazio 3-1 and Genoa last weekend 1 -4. Present in the last four of the Italian Cup, Atalanta is also qualified for the round of 16 of the Europa League.

In great difficulty this season, Sassuolo is currently 17th in Serie A and has, with one game less, a small point ahead of the first relegation. In slow motion for several weeks now, Andrea Pinamonti's partners have only won one of their last 10 championship matches, for 2 draws and 7 defeats. After losing in turn on the lawns of Juventus 3-0, Monza 1-0 and Bologna 4-2, they showed a small reaction last weekend. Back in front of their fans, Sassuolo held off Torino 1-1.

For this meeting, Atalanta can once again count on defender recently arrived in Bergamo Hien (return from injury) and starting midfielder Ederson (return from suspension). On the other hand, we find the replacement Palomino in the infirmary. In addition, the important striker Lookman (7 goals and 3 assists in SA) is not yet available after losing the final of the African Cup of Nations last weekend with Nigeria. Particularly prominent these days, De Ketelaere (6 goals and 6 assists in SA) has found the net 4 times in the last 4 days.

In support, the essential Koopmeiners (5 goals in his last 4 matches) should take his place. Note that central defender Hien, injured this weekend, arrived from Hellas Verona this winter. Striker Muriel has joined MLS.