Team analysis: Atalanta
Atalanta continue to impress under experienced coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who has turned the team into one of the most exciting sides in Italy. With ten straight wins in Serie A, the club from Bergamo enters this game with huge confidence. Although they recently suffered a Champions League defeat against Real Madrid, they bounced back quickly with a win over Cagliari thanks to a goal from Nicola Zaniolo and brilliant saves from Marco Carnesecchi.
Atalanta are currently the leaders of Serie A and a serious contender to win the Scudetto for the first time in their history. Gasperini is rotating the squad to cope with the busy competition schedule, with the Coppa Italia another competition where Atalanta are aiming for a high finish. Last season they won the Europa League, and now they want to add more trophies to the club’s showcases.
The statistics speak in favor of Atalanta: they play very safely at home, and in the previous five league meetings with the Cesena team, they won four times. Gasperini is expected to give a chance to players who are not standard starters, such as Nikola Zaniol and Lazar Samardzic, but even in this lineup, Atalanta remains the favorite.
Team analysis: Cesena
Cesena, on the other hand, are underdogs in this match, but they should not be taken lightly. The team is led by Michele Mignani, and reaching the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia is a significant success for the team currently competing in Serie B. Cesena eliminated teams like Pisa and Verona through the previous stages of the cup, which is an indicator of their fighting spirit and quality.
In the domestic championship, Cesena is in fourth place and has ambitions to secure a place in the playoffs to enter Serie A. The victory over Cosenza in the previous round (2:1) further boosted the team’s morale, but a big problem is the injury of their main scorer Cristian Spendi, who is the best goalscorer in Serie B this season. Without Spendi, Minjani will rely on Sidney van Hoydonck or Augustus Kargbo to lead the attack.
Although Cesena have the quality to take on stronger teams, the lack of width in the roster and exhaustion from a tight schedule could be their key weaknesses in this encounter.
Betting Suggestion: 1 & 3+
Atalanta are known for their attacking style of play and high wins against weaker opponents, especially at home. The rotations in the team should not significantly reduce their attacking strength, and Cesena, despite their combativeness, can hardly defend throughout the match. This guy offers solid odds and a real possibility.
Odds 1.73
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