In the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finals, Atalanta is set to host Lazio at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Both teams are looking to secure their place in the final as they vie for domestic glory this season.
Match Preview
Atalanta enters this crucial matchup with their hopes of a European spot via Serie A dwindling, making the Coppa Italia their primary focus. Following a 1-1 draw against Roma, they missed a chance to climb the league table. Recent performances have seen their attack falter, with only one match in the last seven yielding more than one goal. Yet, in cup competitions, Atalanta has shown a different side, scoring nine goals in three matches, bolstered by the upcoming return of key players from injury.
Lazio, on the other hand, comes off a confidence-boosting 2-0 victory over Napoli, which was a vital response to their previous draws against Parma and Fiorentina. Despite the win, their league ambitions remain shaky, positioning the Coppa Italia as their most viable route to European competition. However, concerns linger regarding their goalkeeper’s fitness, which could play a pivotal role in this tense encounter. Historically, Lazio has struggled in Bergamo, capturing only 12 victories out of 68 matches against Atalanta.
Probable Lineups
- Atalanta: Carnesecchi, Kolašinac, Djimsiti, Scalvini, Zappacosta, Ederson, de Roon, Bellanova, Raspadori, De Ketelaere, Krstović
- Lazio: Motta, Gila, Romagnoli, Lazzari, Tavares, Bašić, Cataldi, Taylor, Cancelleri, Zaccagni, Noslin
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- This season, Lazio has yet to beat Atalanta, with two draws and one loss.
- In Bergamo, Lazio has won only 12 of 68 encounters against Atalanta.
- Seven of the last ten matchups between these teams have seen two goals or fewer.