Verdict: Atalanta win & Under 4.goals
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Hoping to find a route into the European spots on Friday night, Atalanta will travel to Tuscany when they meet Pisa this weekend.
Pisa
Starting with the hosts, while Pisa might have only made their iconic Serie A return this season, it is no secret that the Nerazurri are regarded as a landslide relegation favourite in 2026. Opening the New Year sat rock-bottom of the table, Alberto Gilardino’s men find themselves sat four points adrift of top-flight safety. Despite snatching a thrilling 2-2 draw against Udinese last time out, the Tuscany-based outfit have failed to win any of their previous nine consecutive Serie A appearances (five defeats, four draws). With that rut stemming back to a 1-0 victory against fellow top-flight newcomers Cremonese on November 7th, Pisa have also gained a reputation for their defensive struggles. Last seen in Tuscany getting hit with a 3-0 drumming at the hands of European chasers Como, Friday’s hosts have shipped 30 Serie A strikes and hold the third-worst defensive record among Italy’s elite.
Pisa Team News
Shown what was a costly late booking against Udinese last weekend, veteran defender Antonio Caracciolo will miss out through suspension on Friday night. Likewise, dealing with what has become a stacked injury list, Pisa will also be unable to call upon the likes of Daniel Denoon, Calvin Stengs and former Villarreal star Raul Albiol.
Still away representing Nigeria at this month’s AFCON, Inter Milan loanee Ebenezer Akinsanmiro will not play any part here. Finding the net last week and notching just a second Serie A strike of the season, former Brescia striker Matteo Tramoni will keep his spot leading the line.
Atalanta
As for the visitors, while Raffaele Palladino might have only arrived in Bergamo a couple of months ago, Atalanta are certainly relishing life under the former Fiorentina boss. Skyrocketing their way up the Serie A standings and with the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, La Dea now have their sights firmly set on finding a route back into the European spots. Last seen putting in another dominant display as they secured a 2-0 victory against Torino, Friday’s guests have won six of their previous seven appearances across all competitions. Smelling a golden opportunity to make another statement this weekend, Palladino’s side have also gained a reputation for their defensive steel. Along with recording three consecutive Serie A clean sheets, Atalanta have also conceded just a single domestic strike in 465 minutes of action.
Atalanta Team News
Limping off against Torino last weekend after picking up a first-half blow, Atalanta are sweating over the fitness of Albanian international Berat Djimsiti here. Likewise, dealing with a knee injury that he sustained against Roma earlier in the month, former Arsenal star Read Kolasinac remains on the sidelines and will not feature in Tuscany.
Enjoying a real AFCON romp over in Morocco over the past few weeks, Atalanta will be unable to call upon attacking talisman and Nigerian international Ademola Lookman. Bagging five Serie A strikes so far this season, ex-West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca could be handed a full recall.
Pisa vs Atalanta Key Factors to Consider
- When Pisa and Atalanta met for their reverse Serie A battle on August 24th, Friday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate in Bergamo.
- Along with winning each of their previous three appearances Serie A showdowns, Atalanta have also won six of their last seven outings across all competitions.
- La Dea have conceded just a single strike in 465 minutes of domestic action.
- Pisa have failed to win any of their previous nine consecutive Serie A appearances (five defeats, four draws).
- Friday’s hosts have lost all of their last four consecutive matchups in Tuscany by an aggregate score of 8-0.
Conclusion
Embarking on what has become a sensational run of form on either side of opening the New Year, Atalanta should be relishing a trip to Tuscany this weekend. Winning six of their previous seven appearances across all competitions and skyrocketing their way up the Serie A standings, La Dea have also gained a fearsome reputation for their defensive grit. Along with recording a clean sheet in all of their last three consecutive top-flight showdowns, Atalanta have also shipped just a single Serie A strike in 465 minutes of action. Meeting a Pisa squad who sit rock-bottom of the table and have lost all of their last four straight matchups in Tuscany by an aggregate score of 8-0, Palladino’s travelling squad will be confident of laying down another European marker this weekend.
Verdict: Atalanta win & Under 4.goals
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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