Lazio vs Atalanta: the Opponents are Going to Score

Prediction for Serie A Lazio vs Atalanta match, which will take place on January 22 at 22.45. Check the teams’ conditions and expert betting tips. Several betting options are available!

Lazio ended 2021 with victories over the underdogs - Genoa and Venice 3-1 each. However, it was impossible to extend the series in 2022 - the Romans were held to a 3:3 draw with Empoli. That was followed by a 1:2 defeat at the hands of Inter and an expected 3:0 beating from Salernitana. On Tuesday, Lazio faced Udinese in the Italian Cup and won 1:0 in extra time. The team is in eighth place in the Serie A table with 35 points.

Atalanta, in turn, did not finish last year in the best way. Bergamaschi were defeated by Roma 1:4 and could not beat Genoa (0:0). This year they were also at the mercy of Udinese, who were thrashed 6:2. After that, Atalanta achieved an ordinary victory over Venezia (2:0) in the Italian Cup. In the last round, managed not to lose to the top side Inter that formalized a draw with them (0:0). Gian Piero Gasperini's charges are in fourth place in the table with 42 points.

We can't pick a favourite in the upcoming meeting - it's literally on three outcomes. It is better to note that the last six head-to-head meetings between Lazio and Atalanta ended with a total of more than (3.5) and exchange of goals. Do we have reason to believe that this match will be an exception and will not be rich in shots? We think not, so we expect an abundance of goals! Prediction: both teams will score + total more (2.5).