Atalanta vs Fiorentina Prediction & Betting Tips - Serie A

Prediction published on 17/03/2024, 04:08  by Sridhar in Serie A Predictions

The race for European spots heats up in Italy as Atalanta welcomes Fiorentina in a clash that could have a bearing on the top-six race. This Serie A match at the Gewiss Stadium will take place on Sunday. Ahead of this weekend’s fixtures, the hosts are sixth with 47 points, and the visitors are eighth with 43 points. Atalanta is currently in sixth place, which guarantees qualification for the Conference League play-off round next year. With Roma one point ahead and Napoli three points behind, the hosts have a strong incentive to stay ahead in that race or risk falling out of European places. They are coming off a 2-1 win over Sporting that guaranteed a last-eight berth in this year’s Europa League, but the hosts need to improve their Serie A form. Atalanta are winless in four league games, but Gewiss Stadium has seen them win nine of their last ten competitive matches, so this could be a good chance to get back to winning form.

Fiorentina are only four points behind Atalanta and could make things interesting if they win here. They are coming off a 1-1 draw against Maccabi Haifa that confirmed their progression to the Europa Conference League quarterfinals. It also kept them unbeaten in six competitive matches, although they drew four. With the stakes so high, Fiorentina need to go for a win, although their recent run of three draws in four league matches suggests they could be tuning in for a draw. That may not be the worst result at all, considering their away record, as Fiorentina have lost four of their last seven away matches in all competitions.