Introduction
Serie A action continues as Udinese faces up against Atalanta at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine on November 12, 2023. This game presents an intriguing clash between Udinese, who are currently struggling and loitering in the 16th position of the league and Atalanta, who are maintaining a strong push for a top five finish.
Match Analysis
The upcoming match presents a distinct contrast in form and fortune. Udinese have had a run of mixed results in their recent matches, showing a pattern of draws in their games. Although they are not losing regularly, they are also not turning these games into wins, which have seen them slip to 16th position in Serie A.
On the other hand, Atalanta have shown decent form lately. They won their last two games and only suffered one defeat in the last five. Currently sitting in 5th position, they will be looking forward to extend their good run of form and put pressure on the top tier teams.
Recent Form
Udinese's recent form has been mired by stalemates. An unwelcome run of 4 draws and 1 win in the last 5 matches casts a shadow over their prospects in the upcoming game. They seem to show a tendency to both score and concede, with a single clean sheet in the recent 10 matches.
In contrast, Atalanta show a more varied form with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the last 5 fixtures. They appear more potent in terms of goal scoring, failing to score only in one out of the last 10 games. Also, they have managed to keep clean sheets in four of their last ten matches which would give them confidence.
Head to Head
- The last match between the two ended in a goalless draw on March 4, 2023.
- The previous encounter saw both teams scoring, ending in a 2-2 draw.
- Atalanta thrashed Udinese 6-2 in January 2022, showing their potential goal scoring prowess.
- Out of the last five encounters, Atalanta managed to win once, while 3 matches ended as draws and Udinese has won one.
Prediction
Looking at recent form and past meetings, Atalanta seems to clearly have the upper hand. Udinese's recurring draws could be problematic as they face a team that's been regularly scoring. Atalanta has also been solid defensively, promising a challenging situation for Udinese's attack.
A reasonable bet would seem to lean toward Atalanta's win. With both teams showing an inclination towards scoring and conceding, 'Both Teams to Score' is a potential option for a bet. For the riskier punters, over 2.5 goals can also be considered given Atalanta's goal scoring form.
However, this is football, and we know that anything can happen. The outcome will only be certain when the final whistle blows in Udine.
