Lazio vs Atalanta: Serie A Showdown Highlights Key Matchups and Predictions

Lazio and Atalanta are set to face off in a crucial Serie A match on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. This encounter promises to be an exciting one, with both teams vying for top spot in the league standings.

Lazio, currently in fourth place, has shown impressive form this season. They edged Lecce to a 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture. The home side has a good recent record against Atalanta, having won 20 out of the last 44 matches played between the two teams.

Atalanta, on the other hand, is at the top of the league table and has been in excellent form over the past year. They defeated Empoli by a 3-2 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend. Atalanta has won 38 out of their 112 matches against Lazio in Serie A, their joint-highest number of victories against a single opponent in the history of the competition.

The probable line-ups for both teams have been announced. Lazio coach Marco Baroni is expected to pick Loum Tchaouna, Valentin Castellanos, and Mattia Zaccagni for his side’s front three to halt Atalanta’s intimidating 11-game winning streak in Serie A. Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini is also expected to add an extra midfielder in the shape of Mario Pasalic, especially after losing his top striker Mateo Retegui to injury.

The match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams evenly matched at the moment. The prediction suggests a draw, with both teams likely to score more than two goals. Atalanta have exceeded expectations so far this season and are in excellent form going into this game, while Lazio will need to work hard to keep their place in the top four.

The match will be available to watch in the UK via One Football, in the USA on Paramount+, and in Italy on DAZN and Sky Sport. Football Italia will follow Saturday’s Serie A games live, including Lazio-Atalanta, with a live blog.