In-depth Analysis
The New Balance Arena in Bergamo has been a solid stronghold for Atalanta since the start of the season. At home, they have lost only 4 out of 26 matches, drawing 4 and winning as many as 18 games. In their last 13 home matches, Atalanta have lost just 2 and won 11, including a current streak of 5 consecutive victories.
Additionally, coach Raffaele Palladino and his players will look to take full advantage of encounters with âfavoredâ opponents like Udinese to accumulate points in the Top 4 race. Statistics show that in the last 16 meetings, Udinese have won only once, drawn 6 times, and lost 9.
Atalanta are currently just 2 points away from a European qualification spot, so they will certainly give their all to achieve their goal, both to improve their standing and to avenge the defeat against Udinese in the first leg earlier this season.
It is worth noting that Udinese have been struggling lately: in their last 4 matches, they have won just 1 and lost 3. Away from home, they have also lost 5 of their last 7 games and often face difficulties when facing teams above them in the standings.