Salernitana vs Atalanta Prediction & Betting Tips (6 May)

La Salernitana has had a real nightmare this season and is already assured of playing at the lower level next year. With only 15 points taken in 34 matches, the red lantern has never managed to get up to speed. Freewheeling for several months now, Antonio Candreva's partners have not won any of their last 16 championship matches, 3 draws and 13 defeats. They await the end of this exercise with undisguised impatience. Salernitana remains on 3 losses suffered against Lazio 4-1, Fiorentina 0-2 and Frosinone last weekend 3-0. Atalanta today occupies 6th place in Serie A with 2 games less and 3 points behind 5th.

The team based in Bergamo therefore has its destiny in its hands to take part in the next Champions League. Gian Piero Gasperini's men have only conceded one setback in the last 6 days, for 3 wins and 2 draws. After being held to a draw at home by Hellas Verona 2-2, they got the better of Monza 1-2 and Empoli last weekend 2-0. This week, Atalanta drew Marseille in the Europa League semi-final first leg 1-1. In the Italian Cup, Dea has just eliminated Fiorentina and will face Juventus in the final.

The Salernitana coach records the defections of goalkeeper-turned-substitute Ochoa, the usual starters Kastanos, Maggiore and Gyomber and the experienced, little-used defender Boateng. The best player of this very difficult season, Antonio Candreva (6 goals and 6 assists in SA), and replacement midfielder Gomis have also joined the infirmary in recent days. Furthermore, Senegalese international Boulaye Dia (4 goals in SA) remains away from the group while defender Pierozzi is suspended.

The red lantern has the worst attack and the worst defense in the championship.