Lecce vs Atalanta prediction 19.08.2024 | Serie A
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- Competition: Serie A
- Date: Monday, 19th August, 2024
- Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CEST
- Venue: Stadio Via del Mare (Lecce)
Lecce secured a return to Serie A in 2021/22 and were among the relegation candidates in the following two seasons, finishing 16th and 14th. They won 36 and 38 points - five and three points away from the danger zone. Last year, it looked like they could avoid that survival battle, but after a terrible season's finish, they complicated their situation. This year, we do not expect a significant change. Right before the start of the season, the bookies see as the sixth favorite for relegation, offering odds around 4.0 for that bet. So, avoiding relegation is Lecce's primary goal.
On the other hand, Atalanta have become one of the top Italian teams in recent seasons. Last year was truly historic as they won their first European trophy after beating Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League Finals. That is only their second major trophy in the club's history. Besides winning the EL trophy, they finished fourth in Serie A and would secure a Champions League appearance even through the league finish. Over the Summer, it looks like they did a fine job, at least on paper, and we expect another good season for the popular La Dea.
Lecce vs Atalanta pick: Both teams to score
Lecce weren't particularly great offensively last year. However, after changing the coach during the Summer, we saw some positives in the pre-season. They scored at least a goal in four of five friendlies while scoring against good teams like Nice, Galatasaray, and Werder Bremen. Additionally, they also scored twice in the Cup against Mantova. They only failed to score in the last friendly when no one from the starting eleven played. So, we believe they can score at home against Atalanta, which have shown some defensive flaws over the Summer.
Atalanta are a much better team and have a super-talented offense. Yes, they did not show that in the pre-season, but we strongly believe in their scoring capabilities. Last year, they were the third-best offensive team in Serie A with 72 scored goals in 38 rounds, and they only improved their offense during the transfer window. On the other hand, as we mentioned, La Dea struggled defensively in the pre-season, allowing 11 goals in four friendlies - 2.75 per game.
Considering all the above, we believe that both teams to score should be the safest option for this Serie A tie.
Lecce vs Atalanta Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Lecce
0 : 2
Atalanta
Serie A
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Atalanta
1 : 0
Lecce
Serie A
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Atalanta
1 : 2
Lecce
Serie A
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Lecce
2 : 1
Atalanta
Serie A
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Lecce
2 : 7
Atalanta
Serie A
Lecce team news
The general impression is that Lecce got slightly worse over the Summer. Including players who were on loan, 11 players left the team. Some of them were crucial members of the squad, like Marin Pongracic, who left to join Fiorentina for 15 million euros. Midfielder Alexis Blin also left, while Roberto Piccoli and Pontuis Almqvist returned to their clubs as they were on a loan deal.
On the other hand, seven players arrived at the club. Lecce spent only 7.8 million euros on the arrivals - about half of the money they received for Pongracic. Kialonda Gaspar, Balthazar Pierret, and Tete Morenete were part of the starting eleven in the Cup against Mantova and did very well, especially Gaspar, who scored on his debut.
Lecce should have almost the entire squad available. Only Mohamed Kaba is ruled out with an ACL injury. Additionally, there are some reports that Joan Gonzalez has heart problems and might not play as well.
Last matches of Lecce
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Lecce
2 : 1
Mantova
Coppa Italia
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Lecce
2 : 3
OGC Nice
Club Friendlies 3
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Lecce
2 : 3
OGC Nice
Club Friendlies 3
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Lecce
2 : 3
OGC Nice
Club Friendlies 3
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Lecce
2 : 3
OGC Nice
Club Friendlies 3
Lecce lineup
Goalkeeper
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30
Wladimiro Falcone
Defenders
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17
Valentin Gendrey
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6
Federico Baschirotto
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4
Kialonda Gaspar
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25
Antonino Gallo
Midfielders
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20
Ylber Ramadani
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8
Hamza Rafia
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75
Balthazar Pierret
Forwards
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7
Tete Morente
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9
Nikola Krstovic
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13
Patrick Dorgu
Atalanta team news
Over the Summer, Atalanta did a fine job. They sold eight players and a few more left on loan and free transfers. However, most of them were backup options or were on loans at other clubs.
La Dea used that money to improve the squad further. They permanently signed Charles De Ketelaere, who was on a loan deal from Milan last season, signed Italian national team striker Mateo Retegui, added Ben Godfrey, Ibrahim Sulemana, and loaned Nicolo Zaniolo.
According to credible sources, Giorgio Scalavini, Gianluca Scamacca, and Rafael Toloi are all injured and will miss the upcoming game(s). Meanwhile, Nicolo Zanilo is doubtful with a muscle injury.
Last matches of Atalanta
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Real Madrid
2 : 0
Atalanta
Uefa Super Cup
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St Pauli
3 : 0
Atalanta
Club Friendlies 3
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Parma
4 : 1
Atalanta
Club Friendlies 3
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AZ Alkmaar
2 : 2
Atalanta
Club Friendlies 3
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Atalanta
2 : 3
Fiorentina
Serie A
Atalanta lineup
Goalkeeper
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29
Marco Carnesecchi
Defenders
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19
Berat Djimsiti
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4
Isak Hien
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23
Sead Kolasinac
Midfielders
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77
Davide Zappacosta
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15
Marten de Roon
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7
Teun Koopmeiners
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13
Ederson
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22
Matteo Ruggeri
Forwards
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17
Charles De Ketelaere
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11
Ademola Lookman
3 Reasons why both teams should score
- Lecce scored at least a goal in five of six games (friendlies and Cup combined)
- Atalanta scored 72 goals in 38 Serie A games last year
- Both teams scored in four of the last six h2h games
Main prediction Lecce - Atalanta
Both Teams to Score
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Lecce & Atalanta current standing in Serie A
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Atalanta | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 0 | +4 | 3 |
2 | Juventus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
3 | Hellas Verona | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 3 |
4 | Lazio | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 3 |
5 | Inter | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
6 | Torino | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
7 | Milan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
8 | Genoa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
9 | Fiorentina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
10 | Udinese | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
11 | Bologna | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
12 | Parma | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 - 1 | 0 | 1 |
13 | Roma | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
14 | Monza | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
15 | Cagliari | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
16 | Empoli | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 | 1 |
17 | Venezia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 0 |
18 | Como | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
19 | Napoli | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 3 | -3 | 0 |
20 | Lecce | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 4 | -4 | 0 |