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The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Gian Piero Gasperini's Atalanta take on an impressive Lazio side in an important encounter at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will be determined to win this game.
Lazio vs Atalanta Preview
Lazio are in fourth place in the Serie A standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The home side edged Lecce to a 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Atalanta, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table at the moment and have been in excellent form over the past year. La Dea defeated Empoli by a 3-2 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
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Lazio vs Atalanta Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Lazio have a good recent record against Atalanta and have won 20 out of the last 44 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Atalanta's 13 victories.
- Atalanta have won 38 out of their 112 matches against Lazio in Serie A - their joint-highest number of victories against a single opponent in the history of the competition.
- The last eight matches between Lazio and Atalanta in Serie A have witnessed three victories apiece for the two teams and two draws, with Atalanta winning the most recent game by a 3-1 scoreline in February this year.
- Atalanta are unbeaten in six of their last seven matches away from home against Lazio in Serie A but did lose their most recent such game by a 3-2 scoreline in October last year.
- Lazio have won their last two games against teams starting the day at the top of the table in Serie A.
Lazio vs Atalanta Prediction
Atalanta have exceeded expectations this season and are in excellent form going into this game. Ademola Lookman has been sensational for La Dea so far and will look to make his mark this week.
Lazio have also punched above their weight this season and will need to work hard to keep their place in the top four. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Lazio 2-2 Atalanta
Lazio vs Atalanta Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Atalanta to score first - Yes
