Atalanta - Arsenal: Preview, Betting Tips & Odds (September 19, 2024)
The opening leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final will take place in Bergamo on September 19, 2024 when Atalanta host Arsenal. The two teams last met in last season's Europa League group stage, Arsenal winning the corresponding match 3-2 in London
Atalanta are the favourites to win the first leg at Atleti Azzurri d'Italia, but Arsenal will be confident of getting a positive result to take back to the Emirates Stadium next week.
Team News
Atalanta Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to make changes to the team that beat Spezia 3-1 in Serie A on Saturday.
Teun Koopmeiners could replace Ederson in midfield, while
Jeremie Boga and
Ademola Lookman are pushing for starts in attack.
Arsenal Mikel Arteta may also make changes to the Arsenal team that beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday.
Gabriel Martinelli could be recalled to the starting line-up in place of Bukayo Saka, while
Fabio Vieira is pushing for a start in midfield.
Predicted Lineups
Atalanta: Musso; Toloi, Demiral, Okoli; Hateboer, De Roon, Koopmeiners, Maehle; Boga, Lookman, Zapata
Arsenal: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tierney; Partey, Xhaka; Saka, Odegaard, Martinelli; Jesus
Betting Tips
* Atalanta to win: 13/10 * Draw: 13/5 * Arsenal to win: 11/4
Our tip: Atalanta to win @ 13/10
Explanation: The betting odds are based on current form and head-to-head record. Atalanta are the in-form team, having won six of their last seven matches in all competitions. Arsenal, on the other hand, have won just two of their last five matches. Atalanta also have a good record against Arsenal, having won two of their last three meetings.
Atalanta - Arsenal Live Stream
The match will be available to watch live on BT Sport in the UK.
Live Scores & Stats
You can follow the live scores and stats of the match on the official UEFA website.
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