Atalanta seeks vital win against struggling verona

Atalanta faces a crucial test against Hellas Verona on Sunday, desperate to end a month-long winless streak. The Bergamaschi, reeling from a heavy European defeat, need a response against a Verona team battling relegation.

Verona's form a cause for concern

Hellas Verona sits at the bottom of Serie A, having lost four of their last five matches. Their recent 3-1 victory over Bologna offered a brief respite, but the overall trend paints a grim picture for the side.

Atalanta, meanwhile, has limped through their recent games, securing only two points from their last three. Their last victory, a 2-1 win against Napoli, feels like a distant memory.

The match at the New Balance Arena sees Atalanta aiming to recover from a humbling European performance, having conceded 10 goals in two games against Bayern Munich. Coach Gian Piero Palladino’s side will be keen to regain their attacking edge.

The reverse fixture earlier in the season saw Verona pull off a surprise 3-1 victory, their first of the campaign. That result highlighted Verona’s potential, but their inconsistency has been a major issue.

Atalanta's probable lineup (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, de Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Zalewski; Krstovic.

Verona's probable lineup (3-5-2): Montipò; Nelsson, Edmundsson, Valentini; Oyegoke, Akpa-Akpro, Gagliardini, Harroui, Frese; Bowie, Orban.

Ayroldi will officiate the match, assisted by Bercigli and Fontani, with Crezzini as the fourth official. Maggioni will be the VAR.

The pressure is on Atalanta to rediscover their winning formula. Verona, however, are fighting tooth and nail to avoid a return to Serie B.

The match is exclusively broadcast on Dazn, with Sky subscribers who also have a Dazn subscription able to watch on channel 214. A live text commentary will be available on Gazzetta.it.

Atalanta’s fate hinges on a swift return to form; Verona’s, increasingly precarious.