Atalanta – Olympiacos Piraeus : Preview & Prediction
Atalanta Bergamo, 5th in Serie A, will challenge OIympiakos Piraeus, leaders of the Greek championship, at the Gewiss Stadium, with the firm intention of signing their first victory in a month. The Italian club is currently in a tough situation and is counting on this Europa League to bounce back. Indeed, Muriel’s partners have 3 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 outings. Thus, Atalanta has just been taken out of the Italian Cup by Fiorentina (2-3) at home on February 10, but the latter still hung on three big cars such as Inter Milan (0- 0), Lazio Rome (0-0) in the capital and Juventus Turin (1-1) at home last weekend. Gasperini’s players thought they would hold their victory but they were surprised by a goal from Turin’s Danilo in added time (90th + 2). So close to victory, Atalanta will try to erase their frustration against Olympiakos. The Greek formation, unlike its counterpart, has not lost since January 19 and the latter has just scored 4 wins in a row against Panetolikos (3-1), Ionikos (3-0), against Panetolikos (3-1) in the quarter-finals of the Greek Cup and against AEK (1-0) last weekend. In full success, the leader of the Greek championship is however feverish outside, he who has won only 1 time in his last 5 trips, cup and championship combined. Valbuena’s teammates have still lost 3 of their last 4 European matches in this C3 group stage, against Eintracht Frankfurt (1-3 and 1-2) and Antwerp (1-0) on December 9 last. This trip to Italy promises to be very complicated for the Greeks who are more to their advantage on their meadow.
Olympiakos remain on 2 away defeats in this C3.
The Greek club have suffered 6 defeats in their last 10 C3 trips.
Olympiakos are leaders in the Greek league.
Atalanta Bergamo are in contact with the Top 4 (5th) in Serie A.
Since October 2019, Olympiakos have recorded 11 defeats in their last 17 European trips, C1 and C3 included.
Atalanta Bergamo must imperatively win this first round before an explosive second act at Georgios Karaiskaki. The Italians should provide the essentials at the Gewiss Stadium.
Atalanta – Olympiacos Piraeus : Betting Tips
Atalanta – Win Odds: 1.45
