Atalanta vs Sporting Prediction 14.03.2024

• Competition: Europa League
• Date: 14.03.2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Gewiss Stadium (Bergamo)

A couple of days ago, Atalanta tied 2-2 with Juventus in Turin, setting up a strong rhythm for their rematch in the Europa League’s 1/8 finals against Sporting. The first match in Portugal concluded with a 1-1 draw, providing Atalanta with a slight home advantage for their upcoming game. The sticking point for the Italian team, however, lies in their form &— they haven’t secured a win in their last five matches across all competitions. With Bologna pulling ahead by four points in the race for the Champions League, Atalanta may find their best shot at entering next season’s premier European competition lies through the Europa League.

Sporting is on the verge of clinching the title of Portuguese champion with ten rounds left in the Portuguese 1st league. They are currently leading Benfica by a single point and have an additional advantage as they have one less match played. Although Sporting is simultaneously participating in two intense competitions, and the Portuguese League might have an edge over the Europa League, Sporting still has an excellent opportunity to progress to the end of this European competition without any strategic calculations.

Atalanta vs Sporting pick: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE

In evenly matched games such as this, where there is no obvious front-runner, a single error could prove disastrous. Regardless, the match has the potential to evolve into a quick and captivating one once the first goal is scored. Both teams are perceived as powerful offensive forces.

Atalanta last failed to score in Bergamo at the start of October the previous year, and Sporting only failed to score away from home once in their last 20 matches. It’s worth mentioning that these two teams encountered each other in the previous season’s Europa League, with both matches resulting in goals from each side.

Seeing extra time or penalties here is not out of the question, but the game could definitely conclude with additional goals and opportunities. Thus, betting on both teams to score is a superb choice.