Atalanta are hoping to bounce back from successive Serie A defeats. They travel to the Allianz Stadium in Turin to take on Juventus this Sunday.

Selection issues hampering Juventus

The international break, which immediately follows this encounter, may come at a good time for Juventus. They are dealing with a number of injury problems, with Kenan Yıldız, Khéphren Thuram, Jeff Ekhator, Juan Cabal, Manuel Locatelli and Jérémie Boga currently sidelined.

In better news for the hosts, Weston McKennie and Andrea Cambiaso are expected to make the matchday squad, following recent fitness issues. Edon Zhegrova is pushing for a starting role after scoring a brace in the 3-2 defeat to Sassuolo last weekend.

Bremer has been one of the standout performers for La Vecchia Signora so far this term. The centre-back is averaging five clearances and 1.5 tackles per game in Serie A and will lead his team’s defensive effort once more.

Juventus predicted lineup vs Atalanta (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Lucumí, Çelik; Koopmeiners, Luiz; Zhegrova, N. González, Alajbegović; Kolo Muani.

Atalanta to consider changes with stars underperforming

In contrast to their opponents, Atalanta have relatively few selection problems. Isak Hien and Kamaldeen Sulemana are their only confirmed injury absentees.

Despite that, La Dea have struggled to impose themselves in recent games, falling to defeats against Roma and Cagliari so far this month. Maurizio Sarri could respond with a few changes in Turin. Eljif Elmas and Lorenzo Bernasconi are both pushing for starting roles.

Key players like Charles De Ketelaere haven't produced their best football this season, but midfielder Lazar Samardžić has looked threatening. He’s averaging 1.8 shots and 1.3 dribbles per game in the league.

Atalanta predicted lineup vs Juventus (4-3-3): Carnesecchi; Bellanova, Kossounou, Scalvini, Bernasconi; Samardžić, Kessié, Éderson; De Ketelaere, Scamacca, Elmas.

Juventus vs Atalanta Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Juventus to win or draw
  • Odds: 1.208 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Juventus 2-1 Atalanta
  • 22Bet Booking Code: H25GZ

Key stats:

  • Juventus have avoided defeat in three of the last four meetings between these clubs, including friendlies.
  • Atalanta have scored more than once in only one of their six competitive outings this season.
  • It’s just two defeats in 16 Serie A outings for La Vecchia Signora.

While injuries are limiting their attacking threat, Juventus have at least looked tough to beat. They’ve kept clean sheets in two of their opening four Serie A matches this term, while it’s just one loss in eight home league games overall.

Backing the hosts to at least get a point from this contest is a safe pick. Atalanta have been unconvincing since appointing Sarri. They faced 35 shots and allowed four big chances in their most recent away game against Roma.

Juventus vs Atalanta Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Juventus to win & Under 3.5 goals
  • Odds: 2.46 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: GNPGZ

Including pre-season fixtures, all of the previous nine Atalanta games have seen three goals or fewer scored. La Dea netted more than once in only two of those matches.

With dangerman Yıldız sidelined, Juventus won’t be at their best in the final third, but they still have enough quality to win. Backing the hosts to triumph in a contest with under 3.5 goals offers value at odds of 2.46.

Verdict: Juventus to win or draw (1.208) — Juventus 2-1 Atalanta