Juventus v Atalanta: Free Tips, Prediction and Odds

Sunday night's Serie A clash is a key test for Juventus, who have won five league games on the bounce despite their exits from both the Champions League and the Coppa Italia.

The Old Lady have moved within three points of third-placed Atalanta, but the visitors are only looking up as they aim to stay within reach of the leaders.

Can Gian Piero Gasperini get his side back on track in their title bid, or will there be a fifth draw in seven meetings between the two sides?

Juventus v Atalanta free betting tips and predictions

Both teams to score - 3/4

Juve started the season with an impressive defensive record, but that has tailed off from October.

They’ve conceded 21 times in their last 21 league matches, while Atalanta have the best defensive record and the highest points return across those 21 games.

The visitors have kept four successive clean sheets in Serie A ahead of Sunday’s showdown, but they did ride their luck during that stretch. They conceded 3.5 Expected Goals across those four games, which came against four of the bottom seven.

La Dea have struggled to keep the top sides at bay this season, as they’ve conceded at least once in six of their seven encounters with the top seven.

They’ve shipped 12 goals in those matches, almost half of the total goals they have conceded across their 27 league games this season.

Encounters with PSV Eindhoven and Inter Milan have highlighted Juve’s defensive issues, with the Old Lady conceding 6 Expected Goals across the two legs of their Champions League tie and their home clash with the league leaders.

Given that defensive issues remain for both sides, both teams to score is the standout bet here at 3/4.

The hosts have conceded in seven of their last 10 across all competitions, but their recent winning run should give them the confidence to end Atalanta’s run of clean sheets.

1-1 Draw - 5/1

Three of the last four encounters between these two sides have finished level and there should be little between the pair on Sunday.

Juve have drawn as many games as they’ve won in Serie A this season (13), while Atalanta have lost only twice in their 14 away games.

The visitors have drawn 1-1 in three of their six clashes with the top six, while four of Juve’s six home meetings with the top eight have finished level.

Both teams can score, but it’s hard to see either team running away with this one, so back the pair to play out a 1-1 draw at 5/1.

Sead Kolasinac to be carded and Juventus to win most corners - 13/2

One area where Juventus should have an advantage is the corner count, as they average six corners per home game in Serie A this season. By contrast, opponents Atalanta average just 4.64.

Juve’s opponents have managed an average of 3.43 corners per game at the Allianz in Serie A this season, so back the home side to see off their opponents in terms of corners won.

Combine that with a booking for Atalanta defender Sead Kolasinac. The Bosnian has picked up seven cautions in all competitions this term and he has received three yellow cards on his travels.

Kolasinac has been booked in four of his last nine appearances for Atalanta and he’s set to match up against Kenan Yildiz.

The Turkish winger has drawn almost twice as many fouls as any other Juve player, so pair Kolasinac to be booked with the hosts to win the corner count.

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Juventus v Atalanta odds

Juventus - 29/20
Draw - 23/10
Atalanta - 19/10

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