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Atalanta and Lecce will go head-to-head at the Gewiss Stadium in round 23 of Serie A on Sunday (February 19).
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side head into the weekend on a run of four straight home wins and will look to keep the juggernaut rolling.
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Atalanta returned to winning ways on Saturday by edging out Lazio 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico.
Before that, Gasperini’s men lost 1-0 to Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia on January 31 before losing 1-0 against Sassuolo four days later. With 41 points from 22 games, Atalanta are third in Serie A, level on points with AS Roma and AC Milan.
Meanwhile, Lecce turned in a solid team performance in a 1-1 draw against Roma in their last outing.
That followed a 2-0 win at Cremonese on February 4, which snapped their four-game winless run. With 24 points from 22 games, Lecce are 13th in the points table, level on points with Fiorentina and Sassuolo.
Atalanta vs Lecce Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- With seven wins from their last 13 meetings, Atalanta boast a superior record in the fixture.
- Lecce have picked up two wins in this period, while the spoils have been shared on four occasions.
- Atalanta are unbeaten in their last seven home games against Lecce, winning three.
- Lecce head into the weekend without a win in five of their last six league outings, drawing thrice and losing twice.
- Atalanta have won their last four home games across competitions since a 1-0 friendly loss against AZ Alkmaar on December 29.
Atalanta vs Lecce Prediction
While Atalanta have struggled in recent weeks, a run of four consecutive home wins should have the Gewiss Stadium buzzing this weekend. They should continue their fine home form by claiming a slender win.
Prediction: Atalanta 2-1 Lecce
Atalanta vs Lecce Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Atalanta
Tip 2: Both teams to score - Yes (Both teams have scored in five of their last six meetings.)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in five of their last six clashes since November 2008.)
