Sporting CP vs Atalanta prediction 06.03.2024

• Date: 06.03.2024
• Competition: Europa League
• KO: 17h45 UTC / 18:45 CET
• Venue: Estádio José Alvalade (Lisboa)

The Europa League’s round of sixteen stage commences on Wednesday evening, with Sporting CP hosting Atalanta at the Estádio José Alvalade.

Sporting CP vs Atalanta Betting Tips &— BTTS

This contest, enticing on paper with its potential for numerous goals and drama, promises a thrilling competition due to the close match-up. Over the next week, we should be in for an exciting spectacle.

Sporting enters the first-leg in enhanced form after securing a 3:2 victory against Farense on Sunday evening. Rúben Amorim’s team also triumphed in a TDP match against longstanding rivals Benfica last Thursday, making it a fruitful week for the Lisbon team.

Sporting, one point ahead of their old rivals at the top of the Primeira Liga, have not been defeated in their last nine matches in all competitions.

Amorim’s team, often engaged in high-scoring matches, has witnessed more than 2.5 goals scored in seven out of their previous nine games. Furthermore, both teams have scored (BTTS) in each of their last four matches. In this tournament, Sporting has seen BTTS in eight out of their last nine games over the past ten months.

After a harsh defeat against Bologna on Sunday evening, Atalanta are set to travel to Portugal. In addition, La Dea suffered a 4:0 thrashing by Inter last Thursday, which has resulted in them dropping to sixth place in Serie A.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s team usually scores goals during their travels. In their last four away games in the Europa League and in four of their five most recent away matches, both teams have scored.

Naturally, the two sides previously faced off in the group stage, with both games featuring goals from both teams (BTTS). Atalanta emerged victorious with a 2:1 scoreline when they traveled to Lisbon in October, while Sporting managed to secure a 1:1 draw when they visited Bergamo in November.

Considering all of the above,I expect both teams to net on Wednesday with Sporting potentially capable of building a first-leg advantage. BTTS is my main pick, and we should expect three goals or more scored in Lisbon.