Atalanta vs Spezia Prediction & Betting Tips - Coppa Italia

Prediction published on 17/01/2023, 11:00  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 17/01/2023 at 11:45 in Football Predictions

The Round of 16 in the Coppa Italia will come to an end this week, and in our featured match, we will see Atalanta host Spezia at the Gewiss Stadium on Thursday afternoon. The home side has had a couple of disappointing seasons and started this one off slower than they would have liked. However, since the World Cup break, they look to be on the way back up and come into this match unbeaten in their last three games. Following the 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture, Atalanta ground out a 2-1 win over Bologna and a huge 8-2 win over Salernitana last weekend. Those back-to-back wins moved them into 6th place in Serie A with 34 points in 18 matches, just three behind the Champions League qualification spots. Atalanta has been the better side in this fixture in recent times. 

Meanwhile, Spezia finds themselves at the other end of Serie A in 15th place, with 18 points in as many games. They are nine points above the relegation zone, but their recent form has been steadily improving. After losing their first seven matches of the season, Spezia is now unbeaten in their last five, winning two and drawing three. The visitor's main aim this season will be to steer clear of the relegation battle and build on their recent league form, which may entice them to rest a few players with a crucial match against Roma scheduled this weekend. Having not won in their last five attempts against this opposition, Spezia can go into this match under no pressure and with a "nothing to lose" attitude, which may make them that little more difficult to overcome.