Atalanta BC vs. Slavia Prague: Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups

On Wednesday, Atalanta BC will welcome Slavia Prague to Stadio di Bergamo for an important Champions League clash. This match marks the third game of the group stage for both teams. Slavia Prague, making their first appearance in this competition since 2007, seeks to end an 18-year winless streak in the Champions League.

Match Preview

Atalanta enters this fixture on a positive note after overcoming Club Brugge with a 2-1 victory in their last match. This followed a heavy 4-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain. The team aims to continue their momentum and climb the standings in the group. Currently, they sit 22nd in the league phase, just one point away from securing a spot in the knockout playoffs.

The Italian club has shown resilience in recent performances, losing just once in their last eight matches across all competitions, with four wins and three draws. However, they must ensure they maintain their scoring efficiency to improve their goal difference after the setback against PSG.

Slavia Prague’s Challenges

Slavia Prague faces a daunting challenge as they aim to secure their first victory since their historic win against FCSB in 2007. The Czech champions have struggled historically against Italian teams, securing only two wins in twelve encounters. Their last match in Italy ended in a 3-0 defeat to Inter Milan, which further emphasizes their difficulties in European competitions.

The club has not scored a goal in their last four away games in Europe, indicating a significant hurdle they must overcome. Their last match against Bodo/Glimt, where they squandered a 2-0 lead, serves as a further indicator of their ongoing struggles.

Team News

Atalanta’s squad could see the return of Gianluca Scamacca, who has been absent due to injury. However, the team may be without key players such as Raoul Bellanova, Odilon Kossounou, Saed Kolasinac, and Mitchel Bakker for the match against Slavia Prague. Mario Pasalic, having scored in the previous match, will be a crucial player for La Dea.

On the other hand, Slavia Prague might miss several players, including Dominik Javorcek and Jindrich Stanek, while Jan Boril and Murphy Dorley are expected to be fit for the game. Forwards Vasil Kusej and Tomas Chory have been in form, contributing significantly to their league goals this season and will look to make an impact in Europe.

Possible Lineups

Atalanta BC

• Carnesecchi
• Hien
• Djimsiti
• Ahanor
• Zappacosta
• Ederson
• Pasalic
• Bernasconi
• Sulemana
• Samardzic
• Lookman

Slavia Prague

• Markovic
• Vlcek
• Zima
• Chaloupek
• Boril
• Dorley
• Zafeiris
• Schranz
• Provod
• Kusej
• Chory

Predictions

The match is expected to favor Atalanta, who are seen as the stronger side. A predicted scoreline indicates a 2-0 victory for La Dea. While they have had trouble scoring more than two goals in a single match this season, they are likely to extend Slavia Prague’s difficult run in European away matches.