Camila Vega
Spezia vs Atalanta will be a clash that will face one of the top teams of the tournament against other struggling at the bottom of the standings. Spezia has been dealing with difficult results, while Atalanta has returned to the surprising level it showed a couple of years ago. Can the former prove they have what it takes to stay in the first division, or will Atalanta show their power to stay on top? We will take a look at the betting odds and predictions to get an answer.
JefeBet brings you all the details about this incredible Serie A soccer duel of Spezia vs Atalanta that will take place next January 4, 2023. Find out more information below!
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Spezia vs Atalanta Serie A Matchday 16 Game on January 4, 2023.
- Where: Stadio Alberto Pico, La Spezia, Italy
- When: Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 8:30 AM E.T.
- Moneyline of BetMGM: Spezia (+375) / Tie (+300) / Atalanta (-145)
- Asian Handicap of Unibet: Spezia (AH +1, -150) / Atalanta (AH -1, +125)
- Over/Under (2.5) fromBetMGM: (-145), Under (+105)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-145) / No (+100)
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Spezia Preview
Spezia is struggling with a complicated situation. With only 13 points from 15 games, they are in 17th place in the standings, just one place away from the relegation zone. Unfortunately, of all the matches they have played so far they have won only 3 games, drawn 4 and lost 8.
This picture, however, has a positive side, since they have scored at least one goal in 4 of their last 5 Serie A matches, despite having lost three, drawn one and won one. Their most recent opponents have been Salernitana (1-0 loss); Florentina (1-2 loss); AC Milan (2-1 loss); Udinese (1-1 draw) and Verona (1-2 win).
In recent matches, their striker M’Bala Nzola has been responsible for 3 of the team’s 5 goals. Spezia is likely to come into this clash motivated after their win against Verona.
Possible Spezia lineup (3-5-2): Jeroen Zoet; Kelvin Amian, Mattia Caldara, Jakub Kiwior; Emil Holm, Albin Ekdal, Ethan Ampadu, Kevin Agudelo, Simone Bastoni; Emmanuel Gyasi, M’Bala Nzola.
Atalanta Preview
On the other hand, although Atalanta is one of the teams currently dominating Serie A occupying the sixth position in the table, they have not had good results in their last five matches. In fact, these were worrying scorelines for Gasperini’s team if they aspire to fight for the title or to qualify for European Cups.
Overall, they have 27 points from 15 games with 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses. These are favorable numbers, however, if we take into account that those 4 defeats came during their last 5 games, it seems that Atalanta is struggling to maintain their good performance.
Their most recent opponents were Lazio, Empoli, Napoli, Lecce and Inter Milan, and only against Lecce did they manage to win the match. On the bright side, they have scored 6 goals from Hateboer, Lookman, Duván Zapata and Palomino, and it is likely that all these players will be available for this week’s game.
Possible Atalanta lineup (3-1-3-2-1): Juan Musso; José Luis Palomino, Merih Demiral, Berat Djimsiti; Joakim Maehle; Marten De Roon, Teun Koopmeiners, Brandon Soppy; Mario Pasalic, Ademola Lookman; Duván Zapata.
JefeBet Prediction
Thus, the Spezia vs Atalanta match promises to be an exciting encounter full of scoring opportunities and for sure some important scores. Although Spezia will be fighting to avoid problems with relegation, Atalanta are likely to thwart them, as they are the team that has scored the most goals and certainly the most dominant.
Prediction: Atalanta wins 3-1.
