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Atalanta BC will aim to reignite their Serie A title challenge as they travel to nearby Como on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Kickoff is set for 14:00 GMT at Stadio Sinigaglia. Atalanta, who have slipped to third in the table after four league games without a win, face a Como side that is steadily climbing away from the relegation zone.

Interesting Fact:
Como have lost just one of their nine previous home Serie A matches against Atalanta, winning six and drawing two.

Team Analysis

Como

After a slow start to life back in Serie A, Como have found their footing under manager Cesc Fabregas. The Lariani have won three of their last six league matches, including a 4-1 victory over Udinese last time out. Their strong home form has been key to their survival hopes, with nine points taken from their last four games at Stadio Sinigaglia.

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss.
• Last match: 4-1 win over Udinese in Serie A.

Key Players:

• Nico Paz: The young midfielder has been a revelation, contributing goals and creativity from the center of the park.
• Assane Diao: The new signing has hit the ground running, scoring twice in his last two appearances.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Edoardo Goldaniga (suspended).
• Sergi Roberto (out, muscular injury).
• Alberto Moreno and Ignace Van der Brempt (both doubtful, flexor issues).

Home Form:
Como have been strong at home, winning three of their last four league matches at Stadio Sinigaglia.

Atalanta BC

Atalanta’s title challenge has faltered in recent weeks, with four league games without a win seeing them drop to third in the table. However, a midweek 5-0 thrashing of Sturm Graz in the Champions League has boosted morale. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side will be eager to return to winning ways in Serie A and close the gap on league leaders Inter Milan.

Current Form:

• Last 5 matches: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss.
• Last match: 5-0 win over Sturm Graz in the Champions League.

Key Players:

• Mateo Retegui: The striker has been in fine form, scoring 14 goals in 19 league appearances this season.
• Ademola Lookman: The Nigerian winger has been a consistent threat, contributing goals and assists.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Isak Hien (suspended).
• Odilon Kossounou (out, injury).
• Nicolo Zaniolo and Gianluca Scamacca (both out, injuries).

Away Form:
Atalanta have been inconsistent on the road, winning just two of their last five away league matches.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

The last meeting between these two sides in September 2024 saw Como pull off a shock 3-2 victory in Bergamo. Atalanta will be eager to avenge that defeat, but history is on Como’s side, with the Lariani losing just one of their nine previous home Serie A matches against La Dea.

Key Stats:

• Como have won six of their nine home Serie A matches against Atalanta.
• The last five meetings have produced an average of 3.2 goals per game.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Como 1-2 Atalanta BC

Atalanta’s quality and recent Champions League success should give them the edge in this encounter. However, Como’s strong home form and historical advantage in this fixture mean they are unlikely to go down without a fight. Expect a closely contested match, with Atalanta ultimately securing the win.

Betting Tips

• Both Teams to Score: Yes
  Both teams have shown attacking quality in recent matches.
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
  This fixture has a history of producing goals.
• Anytime Goalscorer: Mateo Retegui
  The in-form striker is likely to find the net.

Hot Stat

Atalanta have scored in each of their last 10 Serie A matches, highlighting their attacking consistency.

Possible Lineups

Como (4-2-3-1):
Butez; Iovine, Dossena, Kempf, Moreno; Da Cunha, Caqueret; Diao, Paz, Fadera; Cutrone.

Atalanta BC (3-4-2-1):
Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Retegui.

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