Preview: Atalanta BC vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Preview: Atalanta BC vs. Arsenal
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Key Absences: Martin Ødegaard (ankle injury), Bukayo Saka (potential injury), and others including Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Oleksandr Zinchenko..
Venue: Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo
Match Preview:
Arsenal return to the Champions League after a successful campaign last season, where they reached the quarter-finals. They finished first in their group last season and are now looking to build on that performance. Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal have been strong in the Premier League, with an unbeaten start and recent victory in the North London derby.
Atalanta BC, meanwhile, are back in the Champions League after winning the Europa League last season. Despite a recent struggle in the league, they secured a dramatic win against Fiorentina in their latest match. This will be their fourth Champions League campaign.
Arsenal’s Form:
• Current Form: Unbeaten in their first four Premier League games.
• Recent Result: Victory in the North London derby.
• Key Absences: Martin Ødegaard (ankle injury), Bukayo Saka (potential injury), and others including Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Atalanta’s Forms:
• Current Form: Mixed performances in Serie A, with a recent win against Fiorentina.
• Recent Result: Victory against Fiorentina.
• Key Absences: Gianluca Scamacca, Giorgio Scalvini, Rafael Toloi, and Ben Godfrey.
Predicted Lineups:
Atalanta BC:
• Formation: 4-3-1-2
• Starting XI: Carnesecchi; Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac; Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; De Ketelaere; Lookman, Retegui
Arsenal:
• Formation: 4-3-3
• Starting XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Partey, Rice; Saka, Trossard, Sterling; Havertz
Goal Prediction:
Arsenal to win 2-1. Atalanta’s attacking style might lead to a high-scoring game, but Arsenal’s defensive solidity and ability to score from various positions should see them edge this encounter. Despite their injury concerns, Arsenal’s strength and depth could prove decisive in this Champions League clash.
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