Atalanta vs Lazio Prediction: Inter Milan await in the Coppa Italia final

Atalanta and Lazio will square off in the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi final (20:00 BST, Premier Player) with a place in the final against Inter Milan at stake. The first leg was 2-2 at Stadio Olimpico, with everything to play for as the action resumes at the New Balance Arena.

Read on for my Atalanta vs Lazio predictions ahead of this high stakes encounter.

Team News

Atalanta will welcome back a number of players from injury in the nick of time for this all-important semi final.

Giorgio Scalvini  and Sead Kolasinac are expected back from knocks sustained in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Roma. Joining them back in the ranks are Isak Hien and Kamaldeen Sulemana.

Football Odds

Lazio aren’t as lucky, with injuries ravaging their goalkeeping department in particular. Starting shot-stopper Ivan Provedel and third-choice man Alessio Furlanetto are out.

Alongside the custodians on the sideline are Adam Marusic and Nicolo Rovella.

Atalanta vs Lazio Odds

Atalanta are the favourites at 9/10 while Lazio are priced at 3/1. A draw on the night is on the market for 13/5.

To win the overall tie, Atalanta are sitting at 4/9 at press time. The visitors are 13/8 to go through.

Atalanta to win @ 9/10 

The home side have the edge in terms of Serie A, sitting two places and seven points above Lazio. Atalanta are also the more seasoned side in this competition in recent years. 

While Lazio have a more recent win than their opponents, and at Atalanta’s expense, the favourites have reached three of the last six finals since. They know how to handle themselves at this stage of the competition and, against a team who is weaker on paper, they should prevail.

Over 2.5 total goals @ 10/11

Cup semi-finals are often cagey affairs, but in the first leg both sides went all-out in a thrilling 2-2. I expect more of the same in this encounter. Both teams have found weaknesses in the other. They have exploited these gaps to great effect. I reckon we’re in for at least three goals as this tie is settled.

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