Lazio vs Atalanta Prediction & Betting Tips (28 December)

Lazio had a quality first part of the season. With a great project and a rather well-oiled team, the Eternal City club quickly moved into the first half of the table with the ambition of securing a place in the Champions League. Surprised by Parma 3-1, the Capitolini players were able to return to success by defeating Napoli 0-1 before sinking at home 0-6 during the clash against Inter. Expected to turn the corner afterwards, the Romans were able to react to win in front of Lecce 1-2. In the ranking, Mateo Guendouzi's partners are at the foot of the podium. Opposite, Atalanta Bergamo is of course the great satisfaction of observers on the other side of the Alps.

In Olympic form, Dea has taken control of this Serie A with 40 points collected during its first 17 matches and it is 2 points ahead of its first pursuer Napoli. Better yet, the Nerazzurri have won their last 11 league games. Lately, it has been AS Roma 0-2, AC Milan 2-1, Cagliari 0-1 and Empoli 3-2 who have paid the price for Atalanta's incredible momentum. It also remains rather well placed in 13th place in the Champions League despite its 2-3 defeat against Real at the start of the month.

The environment usually replacing the injured Vecino, could be the only Lazio player to have to give up taking part in this meeting. Otherwise, everyone should be on deck for the Romans, starting with French midfielder Guendouzi who has reached a milestone since his arrival in the Eternal City. Up front, the starting striker Castellanos scored his 7th goal of the season in Serie A by converting his penalty last week.

He should be supported by Isaksen (2 goals and 2 assists in SA), Dia (4 goals and 2 assists in SA) and Zaccagni (5 goals and 2 assists in SA) in this meeting. Used as a substitute, the Macedonian Marusic was able to give his team victory last weekend at the very end of the match.