Match Pack: Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio versus ACF Fiorentina

Ahead of this match, Atalanta has managed to gather five points from their recent five games, be it home or away. With each game yielding an average of one point and both teams to score (BTTS) occurring in three instances. Over the five matches, Atalanta has shown a strong offense, scoring seven times, which will challenge Fiorentina’s defense. Notably, Atalanta has consistently scored in their last 11 home games. In this season, there has been just one instance where they failed to score a home match point. This likely suggests we might witness multiple goals in this match, with Atalanta’s last 10 games ending with two or more goals scored. Factually, in Atalanta’s recent five matches, three ended with both teams scoring. In this season’s games involving Atalanta, a 50% BTTS landing was recorded.

Acquiring six points from recent five games, at home or away, gives Fiorentina a slightly higher average of 1.2 points per game. Interesting to note that the BTTS condition was met in three of these games. Fiorentina has netted five times in the last five fixtures, which shows their offensive capability. An interesting streak for Fiorentina as they have not been defeated in the recent two away games. In fact, they’ve maintained a strong momentum, going undefeated in four consecutive games, managing to win one of their last five games. However, Fiorentina might have a hurdle to address, as they failed to net goals in two of the recent five games. Could a change of tactics or an additional forward be the solution? Of the last five games, three ended with both teams scoring. Involving Fiorentina in this season, 46% of games have seen BTTS landing.

Looking at Serie A’s competitive nature, each game can raise or plunge teams’ standings. With that said, the forthcoming match at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo between Atalanta and Fiorentina seems vital for the 29th week standings. On June 2nd, 2024, these two teams are scheduled to clash. In the last meeting, the game between the two ended in a goalless draw. The two teams have a history of 36 previous meetings, with Atalanta winning nine times as Fiorentina secured 19 victories. There are eight games that ended in a stalemate. Atalanta boasts strong home form, while Fiorentina’s away performances appear average. In their previous meetings, the games have averagely witnessed 2.94 goals, with BTTS taking place 61% of the time. In the current season’s Serie A, Atalanta has averaged 2.28 points per home game, while Fiorentina has averaged 1.22 points per away game.

Insights

• Atalanta seems to be on a good scoring streak, having netted 7 goals in their last 5 games. This indicates a fairly strong offensive performance.
• Fiorentina’s defense will need to step up as Atalanta has consistently managed to score in recent games, particularly at home with no scoreless matches this season except one.
• There seems to be a high probability of both teams scoring (BTTS) as indicated by the past five games (3 out of 5 for both teams).
• Both teams are closely matched in terms of points gathered from their past 5 games, with Atalanta and Fiorentina averaging 1 and 1.2 points per game respectively.
• Atalanta’s games tend to be high-scoring, with the last 10 games having 2 or more goals.
• Fiorentina has been struggling offensively with the team failing to score in 2 of its last 5 games. Any changes in their tactics or lineup might influence the outcome of the match.
• Fiorentina has shown good form away from home, remaining unbeaten in the last two games.
• In their last encounter, the match ended in a draw, hinting at the closely matched nature of these teams.
• Historically, Fiorentina has had the upper hand with 19 wins out of the 36 meetings between the teams, compared to Atalanta’s 9 wins.
• In terms of the points per game average in home and away matches, Atalanta leads at home with 2.28 points while Fiorentina scores 1.22 points on average at away games. Overall, the upcoming match is expected to be competitive and possible high-scoring.

Match Forecast

• Atalanta will likely exploit Fiorentina’s weakness with frequent attacks down the wings, particularly from the left side where they usually prefer to attack.
• Since Fiorentina struggles with defending counter-attacks, Atalanta may create several scoring chances through swift, direct counter-attacks.
• Atalanta might try a lot of shots from distance due to their strength of creating long shot opportunities and Fiorentina’s strategy of controlling the game in the opponent’s half.
• Fiorentina might put up a resolute defense against Atalanta’s set piece attacks, as defending set pieces is one of Fiorentina’s primary strengths.
• Fiorentina may disrupt Atalanta’s gameplay by stealing the ball from them, considering Atalanta’s weakness in maintaining possession.
• The clash could see a lot of individual battles as both teams have talent for creating chances using individual skills and through balls.
• Atalanta’s players will need to be careful not to make individual errors, as Fiorentina is known to exploit such weaknesses.
• The teams are likely to experience a game of contrasting possession, with Fiorentina using possession football while Atalanta may focus more on direct attacks.
• Fiorentina’s play through the middle could be less productive against Atalanta’s strong aerial duels and their capability to finish scoring chances.
• There might be frequent rotation of players from the Fiorentina side to create freshness and unpredictability in their gameplay.

Match Facts

• In their previous 25 home matches against ACF Fiorentina, Atalanta BC has claimed victory 10 times, drawn 7, and lost 8, with a positive goal difference of 36-30.
• Over their last 54 encounters, Atalanta BC won 12, drew 18, and lost 24 to ACF Fiorentina. However, the goal difference favoured Fiorentina, 86-64.
• Their games last season ended 1-0 with Atalanta BC hosting and 1-1 at ACF Fiorentina’s home.
• Atalanta boasts 6 consecutive wins in Serie A.
• Did you know? Atalanta BC scores 21% of their goals from the 46th to the 60th minute, whilst ACF Fiorentina scores 22% of their goals from the 76th to the 90th minute.
• Right now, Atalanta have an impressive streak of 5 home wins.
• ACF Fiorentina has been unbeaten in their last 4 matches.
• In this Serie A season, Atalanta failed to score in 1 of their 18 home matches while Fiorentina didn’t score in 7 of their 18 away matches.
• Amongst the squad, Teun Koopmeiners is Atalanta BC’s highest scorer with 12 goals, while Nicolas Gonzalez leads ACF Fiorentina with 11 goals.
• Marten de Roon of Atalanta has the highest yellow card count of 10 while Luca Ranieri of ACF Fiorentina has received 13.
• ACF Fiorentina has conceded at least one goal in their last 8 matches. Yet, they managed to find the net in 11 matches consecutively.
• Atalanta FC wins the first half in half of their matches whereas ACF Fiorentina does in 36% of their games.
• The last showdown was claimed by Atalanta. They celebrated a 3-goal victory.
• When Atalanta scores first at home, they hold onto their lead 88% of the time. ACF Fiorentina, when taking a 1-0 lead on the road, retains their lead in 75% of such instances.
• Conversely, when Atalanta falls behind at home, they manage to claw back to victory in 33% of those matches. However, if Fiorentina falls behind away from home, they have never come back to win.
• Thus far in Serie A, Atalanta’s performance outshines Fiorentina, mirrored also in their recent 5 matches.
• In the last 5 head-to-head meetings, Atalanta and Fiorentina both won twice each while sharing 1 draw.
• Fiorentina faced a single loss out of their last 5 Serie A battles against Atalanta.
• On average, Atalanta net 1.6 times per match against Fiorentina, who themselves score 1.2 goals when they meet Atalanta.
• Typically, matches between Atalanta BC and ACF Fiorentina result in approximately 2.8 goals, with 1.2 goals coming in the first half.
• Atalanta registers an average of 2.5 goals per home game while Fiorentina registers 1.17 per away game.
• Currently, Atalanta celebrates 3 consecutive home victories in the Serie A.
• Fact check: Atalanta BC scores 20% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minute.
• The Bergamo based side is running on a 3-match winning streak.
• Commendably, Charles De Ketelaere has provided the most assists for Atalanta with 7. Alfred Duncan is Fiorentina’s top assist-provider with 5.
• Atalanta BC has maintained 3 clean sheets in consecutive matches recently.