Sassuolo vs Atalanta Preview: Team News & Prediction
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It isn't necessarily a rivalry but it is a bit of a derby at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio-Emilia as Sassuolo welcome Atalanta, who are off the back of a big week.
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Sassuolo preview: Impressive Sassuolo
Following promotion to Serie A, Sassuolo have been very impressive this season as they begin this weekend's round of fixtures sitting in the top-half of the table, proving they should never have been in Serie B in the first instance.
The hosts come into this one on the back of back-to-back victories; backing up a 2-1 win away at fellow mid-table outfit Udinese before hammering Hellas Verona by three goals to nil in their most recent outing last weekend.
Atalanta preview: Brilliant Bergamasci
Raffaele Palladino has majorly improved Atalanta since his appointment but that has tended to be limited domestic performances - that was until the midweek against Borussia Dortmund as the Bergamasci produced a remarkable comeback.
After a 2-0 defeat in the first-leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout playoff round tie, Atalanta won a dramatic second-leg by four goals to one, with a 98th minute Lazar Samardzic penalty sending them into the round of 16.
Sassuolo team news: Walukiewicz suspended
Sassuolo have a couple of absentees in defence as Fali Cande is sidelined due to a knee issue, while Sebastian Walukiewicz is now missing through suspension.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Muric; Coulibaly, Idzes, Ulisses Garcia, Doig; Lipani, Kone, Thorstvedt; Berardi, Pinamonti, Lauriente
Unavailable: Cande (Injured), Walukiewicz (Suspended), Boloca (Injured), Pieragnolo (Injured)
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Atalanta team news: Attacking injuries
Atalanta are dealing with a couple of attacking injury issues for this one as Belgium international Charles De Ketelaere is sidelined alongside striker Giacomo Raspadori.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Kolasinac; Bellanova, De Roon, Pasalic, Zappacosta; Sulemana, Zalewski; Krstovic
Unavailable: De Ketelaere (Injured), Raspadori (Injured)
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Sassuolo vs Atalanta prediction
Atalanta have also been performing well in Serie A of late, with a nine-match unbeaten run of form domestically ahead of this weekend's clash against Sassuolo. With their abundance of high quality attackers, the hosts are a threat against anyone in Italy's top-flight and it should be a good watch for the neutral between two in-form and proactive teams on Sunday afternoon.
Sassuolo vs Atalanta tip: Over 2.5 goals
