This US Cremonese vs Atalanta preview sees Newly-promoted US Cremonese hosts regional rivals Atalanta at the Stadio Giovanni Zini on Saturday evening in what promises to be a tense Serie A encounter. The home side, Cremonese, has endured a difficult return to the top flight and is currently winless in their last five league matches. Their campaign has been defined by draws, and they sit in 10th place, needing a big result to build a buffer from the relegation zone.
Atalanta arrives in Cremona in a similarly frustrating run of form, at least in terms of results. Ivan Juric’s side is unbeaten in their last six games but has drawn their last three in all competitions, including a 0-0 stalemate with Lazio last weekend and another 0-0 in the Champions League against Slavia Praha. This match preview sees the visitors as firm favourites, but their inability to kill off games makes this a compelling match for punters. You can find all the latest odds at Betano.
US Cremonese vs Atalanta Betting Preview
Team Recent Form
(Last 5 Serie A Matches)
US Cremonese: DLDDD
Atalanta: DDWWD
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Key Stats
- Draw-Heavy Teams: This match features two of the league’s draw specialists. Cremonese is winless in five but has drawn four of those games. Atalanta has drawn five of their last six in all competitions.
- Atalanta’s Road Form: Atalanta is a strong travelling side, having won 7 of their last 10 away matches in Serie A, a run stretching back into the previous season.
- Cremonese’s H2H Struggle: Cremonese has a poor record against their Lombardy rivals. In their last 11 head-to-head meetings, Cremonese has not won, managing just two draws.
Correct Score Prediction
Correct Score: US Cremonese 0-2 Atalanta
I am predicting a 0-2 win for Atalanta. Cremonese’s form is worrying; they are struggling to create and, more importantly, to score. Their winless streak of five games highlights a team that is finding the step up to Serie A difficult. While Atalanta has been frustrated by a string of draws, their underlying performances have been strong, and they are creating plenty of chances.
This is a “get right” spot for the visitors. Atalanta’s superior quality all over the pitch, especially in attack with players like Ademola Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere, should be too much for a Cremonese side that lacks a cutting edge. Atalanta’s defence has also been solid, conceding just 0.71 goals per game. I expect them to control this match and finally convert their dominance into three points with a clean sheet. This looks like a solid play on the Betano correct score market.
US Cremonese vs Atalanta H2H
- No Wins for Cremonese: Cremonese has failed to win any of their last 11 meetings with Atalanta.
- Last Season’s Results: When these teams last met in the 2022-23 Serie A season, Atalanta won 3-1 in Cremona, and the match in Bergamo finished 1-1.
- One-Sided History: In 40 total meetings, Atalanta has 18 wins, Cremonese has just 7, and there have been 15 draws.
- Atalanta Dominance at Zini: Atalanta has won five of their 19 visits to the Stadio Giovanni Zini, with Cremonese winning six.
Pre-game Odds
- US Cremonese: 5.30
- Draw: approx 4.10
- Atalanta: 1.60
(Odds are subject to change and were correct at the time of writing. Check Betano for the latest odds.)
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Team News US Cremonese
The home side has a few key absences. Midfielder Michele Collocolo is ruled out with a hamstring injury, which is a blow to their engine room. Goalkeeper Emil Audero is also a doubt with a calf problem, meaning Marco Silvestri is set to continue between the posts. Striker Faris Moumbagna is also listed as a doubt with a muscle issue, which could see Jamie Vardy and Federico Bonazzoli lead the line.
Team News Atalanta
Atalanta is dealing with some significant defensive and wing-back injuries. Mitchel Bakker is out long-term with a cruciate ligament injury, and key centre-back Giorgio Scalvini is sidelined with a hamstring problem. There are also doubts over the fitness of wing-back Raoul Bellanova and defender Odilon Kossounou, which could force Juric to shuffle his backline.
Predicted Lineups
US Cremonese Predicted XI (3-5-2):
Silvestri; Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti; Zerbin, Vandeputte, Payero, Bondo, Pezzella; Bonazzoli, Vardy
Atalanta Predicted XI (3-4-2-1):
Carnesecchi; Ahanor, Hien, Djimsiti; Zappacosta, Éderson, Pasalić, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Sulemana; Lookman
US Cremonese vs Atalanta Betting Tips
- Tip 1 – Result: Atalanta to Win
- Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Tip 3 – Both Teams to Score: No
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