The upcoming match between Atalanta and Monza on October 30th, 2024, promises to be an intriguing encounter in the Italian Serie A. Both teams have shown varying degrees of form leading up to this fixture, making predictions challenging yet captivating. Atalanta's historical performance at home provides them with a significant advantage; their attacking style often overwhelms opponents . Conversely, Monza has demonstrated resilience in their recent matches, suggesting that they could pose a formidable challenge.
As Serie A action continues this week, Atalanta BC prepare to welcome Monza to Bergamo for what promises to be an intriguing Lombardy derby. Both sides are coming off contrasting fortunes in recent weeks. Atalanta, flying high with three consecutive wins, thrashed Hellas Verona 6-1 at the weekend, while Monza had to settle for a hard-fought 2-2 draw at home to Venezia. With Atalanta’s potent attack and Monza’s tendency to fight back, there’s plenty to anticipate in this midweek encounter.
While Atalanta are chasing a fourth straight league win, they will have one eye on a difficult upcoming fixture against Napoli. This match, however, should provide another opportunity for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side to solidify their standing in Serie A. Monza, on the other hand, find themselves just above the relegation zone, having claimed only one win in their last 18 league matches. Both teams are desperate for points, albeit for different reasons, and that will certainly fuel the tension in this clash.
Atalanta BC possible starting lineup: Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; Pasalic, Lookman; Retegui
Monza possible starting lineup: Turati; Izzo, Mari, Carboni; Pereira, Pessina, Bianco, Kyriakopoulos; Mota, Maldini; Djuric
Stefano Turati will look after the goal for Monza. He has surrendered 261.00 goals per 90 minutes and he has a record of 34-33-34. Turati has recorded 16 clean sheets while defending 71 shots tried against him in 124 minutes in his career. During his professional soccer career, Turati has surrendered 387 goals and has accumulated 38 stops in 97 starts. He is the owner of a save % of 25.0 and his shutout rate is currently 12.0%.
Ademola Lookman is one guy who can make a noticable difference for Atalanta. Lookman has started 141 games so far in his pro soccer career and he accounts for 0.37 goals per 90 mins. The forward born in Nigeria has earned 54 goals scored in 13,079 professional minutes played. He has totaled 28 assists while tallying 19 yellow card warnings during his soccer career.
Monza is being led by Milan Djuric, who defenders will be preparing for in this game. The forward hailing from Bosnia has been on the pitch for 29,108 minutes and has scored 82 goals. He currently averages 0.25 goals per 90 minutes and has been in the starting lineup in 305 games in his career. He has totaled 75 yellow cards during his soccer career and has helped on a goal 29 times.
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