Semi-final spot within Atalanta’s grasp
David vs Goliath constellation in the quarter-final between Atalanta Bergamo vs Liverpool. The Italians caused a sensation with their 3-0 coup at Anfield Road last week and set the course for the semi-finals. In the second leg, Atalanta BC only have to manage the result from last week.
Although “La Dea” will also benefit from home advantage, the bookmakers once again see LFC as the favorites. For an Atalanta Bergamo vs Liverpool bet on the visitors, odds of just 1.73 are currently being offered. If the Italians are successful again, however, odds of 4.50 are on offer.
Internationally, Atalanta BC have not lost a single match this season. The traditional Lombardy club will therefore approach the second leg against Liverpool with a broad chest. Atalanta Bergamo have only ever lost a home game against an English club once on the international stage. Their opponents then? Liverpool
Although Liverpool are likely to win this time too, Atalanta BC’s place in the semi-finals should not be in jeopardy. Head coach Gasperini’s side can lose by three goals and would still fight their way into extra time with the result.
If you still don’t rule out LFC reaching the semi-finals, you can also use the bookmaker Interwetten for an Atalanta Bergamo vs Liverpool prediction on “Liverpool will progress.”
Atalanta Bergamo – Statistics & current form
Atalanta Bergamo have fallen short of the high expectations in Serie A and are “only” in sixth place in the table after 31 match days. The “Nerazzurri” have already lost ten of their 31 league games. Nevertheless, there is still a mathematical chance of securing a Champions League spot in the final sprint of the season.
However, each of the remaining five second-round matches has the character of a final. There have been two major setbacks in the league recently, including the most recent draw against Hellas Verona. The focus is now on the international competition, where Atalanta BC are aiming to reach the semi-finals of the UEFA European Cup for the first time ever.
Atalanta Bergamo already pulled off a coup last week with a 3-0 win at Liverpool. The “Nerazzurri” will be relying on their own home strength in the second leg to book their place in the semi-finals. Atalanta have only lost one of their last twelve home games in all competitions since November 2023
Will Atalanta BC extend their record at Gewiss Stadium?
The last time Atalanta Bergamo played Liverpool FC at home was in November 2020. Back then, the “Nerazzurri” were thoroughly outplayed and lost 5-0 to the islanders. Now the Lombardy side have the chance to take revenge and eliminate LFC from the Europa League.
Atalanta BC will be spared any major personnel worries and will start the match against Liverpool FC largely with their full squad. Only Scalvini is expected to be absent through injury. However, there is still a big question mark over Palomino’s participation.
Scamacca was the top scorer for “La Dea” in the Europa League with five goals to his name. In the 3-4-1-2, the 25-year-old summer signing from West Ham United will continue to play in the front two with Charles de Ketelaere. In any case, no major changes are expected compared to the starting eleven that played at LFC last week.
Predicted line-up for Atalanta Bergamo:
Liverpool – Statistics & current form
Liverpool are still in the Premier League championship race. In view of this, it was not at all surprising that the Reds fielded a number of players from the second tier in the first leg against Atalanta BC. It was only after they were clearly behind that players like Salah & Co. came into the game – too late, as the final result against the Italian representative showed.
The next setback was suffered in the league last weekend. Liverpool lost their home game against Crystal Palace and lost the chance to go top of the table. Although LFC played with an xG value of 2.97 and had 70% possession throughout the match, the Reds failed to score.
It remains to be seen how head coach Jürgen Klopp’s team will now perform on the international stage, as the focus is on the Premier League championship race. A comeback in the Europa League is now just a pipe dream for LFC after the bitter defeat in the first leg
Will LFC lose again away from home?
The Reds’ recent run of form away from home is another factor that speaks against a prediction in their favor. Liverpool have been winless away from home twice in a row recently. In these two encounters, LFC conceded a total of six goals.
At least one goal conceded in the match in Bergamo is also likely. Liverpool already conceded three goals against their Lombard opponents last week. It would be more than surprising if they were to keep their clean sheet now.
In Italy, LFC have a record of 7-3-10 against Serie A teams in all competitions. Nevertheless, if you want to bet on Atalanta Bergamo vs. Liverpool, you can also use a free bet at the bookmakers!
Predicted line-up for Liverpool:
Atalanta Bergamo – Liverpool head-to-head comparison / H2H result
Atalanta Bergamo and Liverpool will meet for the fourth time in total. The “Nerazzurri” lead the H2H against LFC with a record of 2-0-1. Atalanta BC have only ever lost their home game against Liverpool in the 2020/21 Champions League. The Lombardy hosts suffered a 5-0 defeat to the Reds on that occasion.
They got revenge in the second half of the season with a 2-0 win at Anfield Road. Last week, Atalanta Bergamo celebrated their next victory in Liverpool. This time, “La Dea” even prevailed against LFC with a 3:0 win. It was the third H2H in a row in which a bet on “BTS: No” paid off between Atalanta Bergamo vs. Liverpool
Atalanta Bergamo – Liverpool betting tip
Atalanta Bergamo are just one step away from reaching the semi-finals of the Europa League. All the “Nerazzurri” have to do is manage last week’s result. Even a defeat would be manageable. Provided Atalanta BC do not lose by more than three goals.
If you take a look at Atalanta Bergamo’s season statistics in their own stadium, a place in the semi-finals of the Europa League is probably just a formality. The European Cup is not particularly important to LFC anyway. Much more important for the Reds is the Premier League championship
With this in mind, the rotation machine was already started in the quarter-final first leg against Atalanta BC. It’s quite possible that some players from the second tier will be used this time too. Our Atalanta Bergamo vs Liverpool betting tip aims for over 1.5 goals in the first half at odds of 2.00. We use five units for this
