Atalanta vs Lazio
Serie A
Sunday
4th February 2024
Gewiss Stadium
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Serie A fixture between Atalanta and Lazio.
Atalanta vs Lazio: Preview
Atalanta form analysis
Atalanta’s recent form has showcased an impressive defense but inconsistencies turning possession into goals with regularity. On December 23rd Atalanta suffered a disappointing 1-0 loss away to Bologna, dominating possession but failing to break down a resolute defense. Scoring issues surfaced again on December 30th despite a narrow 1-0 home win over Lecce thanks to an Ademola Lookman moment of magic. Atalanta controlled play away to AS Roma on January 8th but were held to a 1-1 draw after Teun Koopmeiners’ early opener.
Possession and offensive problems seemed solved on January 16th as Atalanta demolished relegation fodder Frosinone 5-0 led by Koopmeiners, Ederson and Charles De Ketelaere goals. Most recently on January 27th it was another narrow win by the same 2-0 scoreline at home over Udinese with goals from Aleksei Miranchuk and Gianluca Scamacca. So while boasting Champions League quality defensive solidity and work rate. Atalanta have struggled to break down competitive sides with regularity. Adding a creative presence could provide the missing link to turn control into goals.
Lazio form analysis
Lazio’s recent form has showcased an impressive defense and midfield but clear issues translating possession into goals. On December 22nd Lazio earned a solid 2-0 away win at Empoli thanks to goals from Matteo Guendouzi and Mattia Zaccagni. Defensive solidity and fight carried over on December 30th during a 3-1 home victory over strugglers Frosinone led by substitute Castellanos and Giorgio Isaksen strikes.
However attacking problems surfaced on January 14th despite edging past Lecce 1-0 at home, requiring a moment of magic from Felipe Anderson to break the deadlock after dominating the match. Scoring issues emerged again most recently during a dull 0-0 home draw against Napoli on January 28th. At times, Lazio’s lack of creativity through central areas has hindered the service into Immobile. Adding an elite playmaker could help provide Lazio’s attack the missing link to translating control of matches into goals.
