Atalanta vs Liverpool Prediction & Betting Tips (18 April)

Without possible dispute, Atalanta Bergamo undoubtedly achieved the real sensation of last week by achieving an excellent result at Anfield. Not content with holding the match to a draw, this Italian team on the contrary completely dominated an amorphous Liverpool team to win by a large margin with a score of 0-3 and approach this return match with a comfortable lead. This performance was not expected as the Dea had real difficulties in getting rid of Sporting during the previous round 3-2 over the two matches and it was only in 6th position in its championship. Gian Piero Gasperini's men were left with a 2-1 defeat against Cagliari in Serie A and they will try to revive themselves by hosting Hellas Verona on Monday evening. For their part, Liverpool therefore shot themselves a real bullet in the foot last week by being humiliated in front of his audience 0-3. Completely abandoned defensively, the Reds sank and they did not even manage to save their honor in order to correct things a little before this return match.

Nevertheless, hope remains for this team which had, for example, crushed Slavia Prague both at home 6-1 but also away 1-5 during the previous round. At the same time, Jürgen Klopp's men are still in the running in the Premier League to win the title. In the fight with Arsenal and Manchester City, the Mersey players were held to a draw against Manchester United 2-2. A reaction was expected on Sunday against Crystal Palace to try to move back to the top of the championship but the Reds were again beaten at home 0-1, thus letting Manchester City escape at the top of the standings.

If we put aside the senior defender Scalvini, Atalanta should be able to tackle this meeting in full force. Uncertain in the championship on Monday evening, the former Marseillais Kolasinac should indeed be in the group (but not the starter). Author of a very good performance at Anfield last week, the solid striker Scamacca (8 goals in Serie A and 5 in C3) put his team on a very good track by scoring a double. The other goal of this formation was scored by midfielder Pasalic. Replacing at kick-off during the first round, the Nigerian international Lookman (8 goals and 3 assists in SA) will be present as well as the excellent Koopmeiners (11 goals and 3 assists in SA) and his compatriot from Ketelaere. All are claiming a place in Gian Piero Gasperini's 11.

One of the few good news to take away from the first leg on the Reds side is the return of striker Diogo Jota who played again for 15 minutes at the end of the match. The starting goalkeeper Alisson and the full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to the field against Palace last weekend while the full-back Bradley was injured against the Eagles and he could be forced to withdraw this week. The long-term absentees Thiago Alcantara, Bajcetic and Matip, however, will still not be fit. Preserved at kick-off, the Egyptian Salah (16 goals, 9 assists in the Premier League) and the Colombian Luis Diaz (8 goals and 4 assists in the PL) could this time start for this return match. Behind, the tricolor Konaté and the solid van Dijk went through last week but will probably be renewed.