Atalanta BC is set to face Genoa in the Coppa Italia’s last 16 at the New Balance Arena. This match, scheduled for Wednesday, carries significant implications as Atalanta looks to extend its winning streak over Genoa to five matches. The team recently secured a victory against Fiorentina in Serie A, marking a crucial moment for manager Raffaele Palladino.
Recent Performance
Atalanta has experienced a revival under Palladino’s leadership, enjoying back-to-back wins in all competitions. They defeated Fiorentina 2-0 and previously smashed Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 in the Champions League. These results highlight their early-season inconsistency, but they are eager to secure a third consecutive win.
- Atalanta’s recent victories include:
- 2-0 win against Fiorentina (Serie A)
- 3-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt (Champions League)
Historical Context
Genoa faces an uphill battle, having lost their last four matches against Atalanta, with an aggregate score of 14-4. They have not triumphed over Atalanta since December 2018, which stresses Atalanta’s dominance in this rivalry. Furthermore, the last time Genoa won in Bergamo was back in January 2016.
Managerial Insights
Daniele De Rossi leads the Genoa team in search of a strong showing. Under his guidance, Genoa is seeking to extend their current unbeaten run. They recently secured their first Serie A victory, defeating Hellas Verona 2-1. However, Genoa struggles defensively, having gone six matches without a clean sheet.
Team News
Atalanta appears to be in good health, with Mitchel Bakker and Giorgio Scalvini the only players sidelined due to injuries. Palladino may introduce Nikola Krstovic and Lazar Samardzic into the starting lineup, potentially replacing Gianluca Scamacca and Charles De Ketelaere. Ademola Lookman is expected to continue as a forward, aiming to score for the third consecutive match.
Genoa also comes into this match without injury concerns following their win over Verona. Junior Messias, Maxwel Cornet, and Hugo Cuenca remain unavailable. Leo Ostigard has recently emerged as a key player, having led his team in goalscoring despite being a defender.
Predicted Lineups
Atalanta Possible Starting XI
- Carnesecchi
- Djimsiti
- Hien
- Kossounou
- Bellanova
- Ederson
- De Roon
- Zappacosta
- Samardzic
- Lookman
- Krstovic
Genoa Possible Starting XI
- Leali
- Marcandalli
- Ostigard
- Vazquez
- Ellertsson
- Malinovskyi
- Frendrup
- Thorsby
- Martin
- Colombo
- Vitinha
Match Prediction
Given Atalanta’s recent form and Lookman’s resurgence, the team is favored to secure a victory in this matchup. The combination of their attacking prowess and Genoa’s defensive vulnerabilities will likely pave the way for another win. A predicted scoreline is Atalanta BC 2, Genoa 0.
This game offers Genoa a chance to break their losing streak against Atalanta while also competing for a place in the quarter-finals against Juventus or Udinese.
