Fiorentina vs Atalanta prediction: ITALY: Coppa Italia betting tips on match 2024-04-02 19:00.
[p]Fiorentina saw their six-game unbeaten run (W2, D4) come to an end with a 2-1 loss against AC Milan at the weekend, keeping them seven points adrift of the last European qualification spot in Serie A, currently occupied by their upcoming Coppa Italia semi-final opponents Atalanta. And with a UEFA Europa League group-stage spot on offer for the winner of the competition, La Viola would like to carry a lead into the second leg, with the possibility of lifting the club’s first piece of silverware since winning this title in 2000/01 no doubt on the players’ minds.[/p]
[p]They came the closest to breaking that duck last year, losing to Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia final, which remains Fiorentina’s only defeat in the competition across seven matches (W5, D1), although the last two victories needed penalties. This game won’t go beyond regulation time, and playing at Stadio Artemio Franchi should work in their favour, as the hosts haven’t lost in three consecutive home H2Hs (W2, D1).[/p]
[p]That run includes a 3-2 league loss in October for Atalanta, but they are a different proposition now and defeated Napoli 3-0 last weekend to stretch their unbeaten run to four games (W2, D2). The visitors’ ongoing Europa League participation opens up multiple avenues for reaching Europe next season, but the prospect of adding to their sole Coppa Italia title in 1962/63 will undoubtedly see them push for a positive result here.[/p]
[p]Atalanta beat Serie A opponents Sassuolo and AC Milan in the competition’s previous two rounds, making them an extremely challenging side on their day. Their recent away form underlines their stubbornness, as La Dea have lost just one of their last eight competitive road trips (W3, D4) and potentially wouldn’t be disheartened with a draw here ahead of the second leg at home.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Nicolás González’s three career H2H assists have come in Fiorentina wins, including a 3-2 victory in the 2021/22 Coppa Italia quarter-finals. Looking to spoil that record, Ademola Lookman has two goals in as many H2Hs, with both coming between the 50th and 60th minutes.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Fiorentina have conceded in their last seven home matches, while Atalanta have done so in eight of their last nine away outings. [/p]