Lions' chances of extending their win streak still strong?
March 6, 2023: Sporting CP and Atalanta to Face Off in Europa League Round of 16
Portugal's Sporting CP will square off against Italy's Atalanta tomorrow in the Round of 16 of the Europa League. The highly anticipated clash will take place at the "José Alvalade" stadium in Lisbon.
Sporting CP
Sporting CP advanced to the Round of 16 with ease, dispatching Young Boys in the previous round. In the first leg, Ruben Amorim's side claimed a commanding 3-1 victory on Swiss soil. Back at home, the Lions relaxed to a 1-1 draw, securing their progression to the next stage. Swedish striker Diógenes has spearheaded their attack, netting five goals and providing one assist. Recently, Sporting CP extended their unbeaten streak to 14 games at home.
Ahead of the Europa League tie, Sporting CP thwarted arch-rivals Benfica 2-1 in the Portuguese Cup semi-finals.
Atalanta
Atalanta boasted an impressive group stage in the Europa League, finishing atop their group undefeated, ahead of Sporting CP, Sturm Graz, and Raków. Under the guidance of Gian Piero Gasperini, the Lady from Bergamo is currently in excellent form, remaining unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions. In their recent Serie A matches, Atalanta drew 1-1 with AC Milan and suffered a 0-4 defeat against Inter Milan.
On the road, Atalanta has been consistent, recording three wins, four draws, and three losses in their last 10 away games.
Interesting Facts
- Sporting CP has remained unbeaten in their last eight official matches.
- At home, Sporting CP has been undefeated in their last 14 games.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in seven of Atalanta's last ten matches this season.
Betting Odds from Winline Bookmaker
Sporting CP is favored by bookmakers, with odds for a home win set at 2.17. A draw can be wagered at 3.65, while the odds for an Atalanta win are at 3.30. The bookmaker anticipates an encounter filled with goals, offering odds of 2.08 for "Under 2.5 goals" and 1.74 for "Over 2.5 goals."
For the forecast, predictions would typically weigh factors such as the form of both teams, their head-to-head record, any injuries or suspensions, home advantage, and tactical analysis. However, as this was a past match, no definitive forecast can be provided. Nonetheless, both teams have shown competitive spirits in European competitions, with Atalanta often displaying a potent attacking force and Sporting CP demonstrating resilience in key encounters. A draw or a narrow win for either team could not have been ruled out given the nature of both squads.
In the upcoming Europa League contest, Sporting CP, who have remained unbeaten in their last 14 home games and extended their unbeaten streak to 14 games at home, will face Atalanta. The Italian team, currently unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions and boasting an undefeated group stage in the Europa League, will be looking to capitalize on their impressive form. Recall that Sporting CP advanced to the Round of 16 with ease, dispatching Young Boys, while Atalanta topped their group ahead of Sporting CP in the group stage.
