Atalanta vs Cremonese

Atalanta

<p>Atalanta's sluggish start to the campaign now feels like a distant memory after last weekend's 0-0 draw with Como extended their unbeaten Serie A run to six matches (4W, 2D, 0L). The sequence has lifted La Dea (WWDWD) into seventh on 36 points (9W, 9D, 5L), keeping them within touching distance of continental qualification spots.</p> <p>Defensive solidity has underpinned the resurgence, having conceded just one during the run. That resilience was on show in midweek, as Raffaele Palladino’s side delivered a statement performance by sweeping aside Juventus 3-0 in the Coppa Italia.</p> <p>It marked Atalanta’s fourth win in their last five competitive home matches [4W, 0D, 1L], further reinforcing the Gewiss Stadium as a renewed stronghold.</p> <p>In league action, they’ve won their last three Serie A games here [WWW], though they haven’t enjoyed a longer such run since December 2024, when they rattled off six straight home victories.</p> <p>History also heavily favours the hosts, with Cremonese’s last win over Atalanta dating back to 1994 [1W, 5D, 10L]. Interestingly, however, the last four top-flight meetings hosted by La Dea ended in draws — the last time Atalanta were held five times in succession at home by the same opponent was against Fiorentina between 1973 and 1985.</p> <p>Honest Ahanor is suspended, while Mitchel Bakker and Raoul Bellanova are sidelined.</p> <p>Gianluca Scamacca may start upfront in a 3–4–2–1 setup.</p>

Cremonese

<p>Cremonese [DLDLL] are sliding alarmingly down the table. A nine-game winless run in Serie A [0W, 3D, 6L] has seen Davide Nicola’s side drop to 15th place with 23 points [5W, 8D, 10L], leaving them just six clear of the relegation zone.</p> <p>Last weekend’s 2-0 defeat to Inter Milan was hardly unexpected, but it extended a worrying trend. La Cremo are now failing to score in four consecutive league fixtures.</p> <p>Their struggles are more pronounced against stronger opposition. They have managed just one win from 11 league matches against sides starting this round in the top nine [1W, 4D, 6L].</p> <p>As a result, the prospect of going five straight Serie A games without scoring — something they’ve never done before — looms large.</p> <p>Adding to their concerns, Jari Vandeputte and Warren Bondo are both doubts for the trip to Bergamo. This further weakens a side already short on confidence and cutting edge.</p> <p>Jamie Vardy may pair with Federico Bonazzoli in the attack of a 5—3—2 setup.</p>