Atalanta vs Juventus Prediction & Betting Tips (15 May)

In its history, Atalanta has only won one Italian Cup, in 1963. On the other hand, it has not lost the title recently, as evidenced by its lost finals in 2019 and 2021. To climb to This level of the competition this season, the team based in Bergamo first dismissed Sassuolo 3-1 before creating a surprise in the lair of AC Milan 1-2 and dominating Fiorentina in the semi-finals 4-2 at the outcome of the two-way matches. In the championship, Gian Piero Gasperini's men now occupy 5th place in the standings with one game less and 3 points ahead of 6th. They are therefore in favorable waivers to take part in the next Champions League. In confidence, Atalanta remains on 4 victories acquired against Monza 1-2, Empoli 2-0, Salernitana 1-2 and Roma last weekend 2-1. In the Europa League, the Dea has just eliminated Marseille 4-1 after the two-legged matches and will face the invincible Bayer Leverkusen in the final.

The most successful team in the history of the Italian Cup with 14 coronations, Juventus has a great love affair with this competition. The Piedmontese outfit last triumphed in 2021 and fell in the final in 2020 and 2022. The Old Lady are back in the final this year after overcoming Salernitana 6-1, Frosinone 4-0 and Lazio 3-2 after two-legged matches in previous rounds. Having been in the fight with Inter for a long time to obtain the Scudetto this season, the Bianconeri have, however, been slowing down since January. Now 4th in Serie A, they are guaranteed to play in the next Champions League but are only 4 points ahead of their opponent of the day, with one game more. In slow motion, Juventus has won only 2 of its last 15 league matches, for 9 draws and 4 defeats, and remains on a shared points conceded, at home, against the red lantern, Salernitana, the last weekend 1-1.

Atalanta remains deprived of senior defender Kolasinac and potential starter Holm, who have not sufficiently recovered from their physical problems. However, no other absence is to be deplored since the experienced defender Toloi returned to the group last weekend, without coming into play. Against Roma, the Belgian striker De Ketelaere (9 goals and 6 assists in SA) was the great architect of the victory with his double. He should again form the attacking trio with Koopmeiners (12 goals and 5 assists in SA) and Scamacca (10 goals and 5 assists in SA). The Nigerian Lookman (9 goals and 6 assists in SA) could once again be content with a role of supersub.

The defensive sector of Juventus is weakened by the injuries of the captain Danilo, the now replacement Alex Sandro and the absence of long-standing De Sciglio. Furthermore, we must not forget the long suspensions of midfielders Pogba and Fagioli. Replacing last weekend, the interesting Chiesa (7 goals and 3 assists in SA) could find a starting place this Wednesday alongside the essential Vlahovic (16 goals and 4 assists in SA). Close to defeat against Salernitana, Juve snatched the equalizer at the very end of the match thanks to Rabiot (5 goals and 3 assists in SA).