Atalanta vs Bologna Prediction: Visitors may be underestimated

Bologna and Atalanta are separated by just two points in the race for the top four in Serie A and the pair look likely to put on an intriguing affair when they meet this weekend - Sunday, March 3rd.

The visitors are flying high after five wins on the bounce but they have struggled on the road compared to their home form. Here we pick out the best bets for Sunday’s Serie A clash, kicking off at 17:00.

Team news

Ademola Lookman has recovered from an ankle injury to feature in this clash for Atalanta while Gian Piero Gasperini may rotate with one eye on Wednesday’s Europa League clash against Sporting.

Bologna have seen Alexis Saelemaekers return from an ankle injury but they will have to do without Adama Soumaoro, who is a long-term absentee.

Match odds

Atalanta can be backed at 19/20 for the victory, while Bologna are 3/1 outsiders and the draw is available at 12/5.

Over 2.5 goals is on offer at Evs, while both teams to score is priced at 5/6 and it is 2/1 for over 1.5 goals in the first half.

Draw or Bologna double chance to win @ 5/6

Bologna have been one of the surprise packages in Serie A this season, sitting firmly in the race for the top four after a very solid campaign.

The struggles of defending champions Napoli among other big names means that the Red and Blues have a very solid chance of securing Champions League football for next season.

They face a tough challenge here however, as they take on an Atalanta side who are one of their main rivals for a European berth.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s men have been solid on home soil this term but will be reeling after a 4-0 defeat against Inter last time out.

The hosts may also have one eye on their Europa League round-of-16 matchup against Sporting on Wednesday and look worth taking on.

Only the top two have lost fewer games than Bologna’s four this season and they are capable of avoiding defeat again in this clash.

Joshua Zirkee to score at any time @ 13/5

Joshua Zirkee has been one of Bologna’s best players this season, scoring 10 times in all competitions, and he looks a value selection to get on the scoresheet here.

The Dutch youngster looks like the main threat for the visitors. He netted in their last away game and will be hoping to take advantage of an Atalanta back line who conceded four goals against Inter last time out.

Football betting tips from Betfred Insights.