Get ready for a thrilling Coppa Italia showdown as Atalanta BC welcomes Genoa to the New Balance Arena! Atalanta, buoyed by their recent Serie A victory over Fiorentina, are aiming to extend their impressive four-match winning streak against the Grifone. Can they make it five?
Atalanta's Resurgence Under Palladino
Atalanta are showing renewed vigour under the guidance of Raffaele Palladino. The former Monza boss secured his first league win with a 2-0 victory over Fiorentina. Ademola Lookman is in fantastic form, seemingly revitalized after a period of uncertainty. His two goals and one assist in the last two matches highlight his importance to the team.
After an initial setback against Napoli, Atalanta have bounced back with consecutive wins, including a dominant 3-0 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League. This marks their first back-to-back victories in all competitions this season, a testament to their improving consistency.
Genoa's Unbeaten Streak
Genoa, under Daniele De Rossi, are also riding a wave of positive momentum. They extended their unbeaten run to four games with their own Serie A victory. However, history is against them in this fixture. They have lost their last four encounters against Atalanta by a significant aggregate score of 14-4.
Key Players and Predicted Lineups
Keep an eye on Atalanta's Ademola Lookman, who is in scintillating form. Genoa will need to find a way to contain him if they hope to secure a positive result. Here's a predicted lineup for Atalanta:
- Goalkeeper: Marco Carnesecchi
- Defenders: Berat Djimsiti, Isak Hien, Odilon Kossounou
- Midfielders: Raoul Bellanova, Ederson, Marten de Roon, Davide Zappacosta
- Attackers: Charles De Ketelaere, Gianluca Scamacca, Ademola Lookman
Missing from the Atalanta squad are Mitchel Bakker and Giorgio Scalvini.
Will Atalanta continue their dominance, or can Genoa pull off an upset and end their losing streak? This Coppa Italia clash promises to be a captivating encounter!