Unveiling the Clash: Torino vs Atalanta BC Preview

In this football showdown, Knowfootball.ng brings you a detailed preview of the Serie A clash between Torino and Atalanta BC on Monday 04/12/2023. As we delve into predictions, team news, and potential lineups, get ready for a thrilling encounter at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Monday.

The State of Play

Torino is gearing up to narrow the gap between themselves and Atalanta BC as they face off in round 14 of Serie A. Ivan Juric’s squad, fresh from a three-game undefeated streak, experienced a setback with a 2-0 defeat to Bologna in the previous round. Now, they aim to bounce back against Atalanta, who are also grappling with a winless league run following their loss to Napoli.

Match Preview

Torino’s Recent Form

After feeling optimistic about turning a corner, Torino faced a 2-0 defeat against Bologna in gameweek 13. Despite a mixed record in home games, including three draws, their only home defeat was against league-leading Inter Milan with a scoreline of 3-0.

The Maroons secured a 3-1 victory over Sassuolo at the beginning of the last month, breaking a three-game winless sequence. Now, they aim to achieve consecutive positive results at home for the first time since November 2022.

Atalanta’s Recent Form

For Atalanta, European success has somewhat overshadowed their domestic performances. Despite topping their Europa League group, they haven’t secured a Serie A win since late October. Two losses against Inter and Napoli have raised concerns for coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who criticized a costly mistake leading to Napoli’s winning goal in their last game.

Avoiding a fourth game without victory is crucial for Atalanta in round 14. The team is eager to secure continental qualification through a high league finish and avoid falling behind in the Serie A standings.

Head-to-Head

Torino faces a challenging task against Atalanta, as they are on a seven-game winless run against Monday’s opponents.

Team News

Torino

• Injuries: Perr Schuurs is out for the season with an ACL injury. Ange Nguessan (thigh), Saba Sazonov (nose), and Samuele Ricci (thigh) will also be missing.
• Duvan Zapata: The Colombian striker faces his old side for the first time since departing Bergamo on September 1, 2023.

Atalanta BC

• Sead Kolasinac: Gasperini is sweating over Kolasinac’s fitness after the defender was seen limping before his withdrawal against Sporting Lisbon.
• Berat Djimsiti: Despite playing in the Europa League with flu, Djimsiti may still be available.
• Unavailable Players: Rafael Toloi, Jose Luis Palomino, Davide Zappacosta, and Charles De Ketelaere missed continental action and could be unavailable.

Possible Starting Lineups

Torino: Milinkovic-Savic; Tameze, Buongiorno, Rodriguez; Bellanova, Linetty, Ilic, Lazaro; Vlasic; Sanabria, Zapata

Atalanta BC: Musso; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Hateboer, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri; Koopmeiners; Lookman, Scamacca

Expert Predictions

Our expert tipsters predict a close encounter with Atalanta edging out Torino with a scoreline of 2-1. Expect an intense battle with our experts anticipating under 2.5 goals in this match.