Atalanta vs Juventus – Serie A Betting Pick & Prediction – Sunday, March 9, 2025

Juventus and Atalanta lock horns in Turin on Sunday evening, both still harboring hopes – albeit slim – of an unlikely Serie A title charge.

The Bianconeri have reignited their Scudetto ambitions with five consecutive league victories, while Atalanta’s poor start to 2025 continued last week. Though Inter Milan and Napoli currently lead the way, neither Juventus nor La Dea can be entirely ruled out just yet.

Juventus’ Resurgence and Champions League Aspirations

Benefiting from Napoli’s recent struggles, Juventus have edged back into the Scudetto race, narrowing the gap to six points behind league leaders Inter Milan (prior to Inter’s comeback win over Monza on Saturday evening). With just 11 games remaining, the top four teams remain closely contested, and while Juve still dream of a dramatic title push, their immediate priority is securing a Champions League return after their early exit in this season’s playoffs.

Despite their league revival, Thiago Motta remains under pressure following Juventus’ shock Coppa Italia quarter-final exit to relegation-threatened Empoli, who triumphed in a penalty shootout. However, his squad responded with a composed 2-0 victory over Hellas Verona, featuring another standout performance from Khephren Thuram. The French midfielder’s opener marked his seventh league goal involvement this season (three goals, four assists) – his best-ever tally in a single campaign.

Now on a five-match winning streak in Serie A, Juventus are closing in on history; the last time they won at least six consecutive league games was at the start of 2023. A victory on Sunday would also see them draw level with Atalanta on 55 points.

Juventus manager Thiago Motta, who once played under Gasperini at Genoa, faces his former coach without several key players. Francisco Conceicao, Renato Veiga, Nicolo Savona, and Douglas Luiz remain sidelined due to injuries. Meanwhile, Federico Gatti is a doubt after training separately due to a thigh issue, meaning Lloyd Kelly could retain his place alongside Pierre Kalulu, who has recently returned to action.

In attack, February’s Serie A Player of the Month, Randal Kolo Muani, is expected to lead the line, having overtaken Dusan Vlahovic in the pecking order. Khephren Thuram, one of the Bianconeri’s most productive players this term, will continue to provide a creative spark from midfield.

Juventus’ Strong Record vs. Atalanta, But Home Struggles Continue

Despite their resurgence, Juventus have found Atalanta to be tricky opponents in recent years. While they have only lost two of their last 40 Serie A meetings against La Dea (both in 2021), their last home win in this fixture dates back to early 2018. Since then, the sides have drawn five times in Turin, with Atalanta snatching one victory.

Their most recent encounter, a 1-1 draw in January, marked the third successive league meeting between the teams that ended in a stalemate. Since Gian Piero Gasperini took charge of Atalanta nearly nine years ago, this fixture has produced the most Serie A draws – 11 in 17 matches.

Atalanta’s Form Dips Amid Internal Turmoil

Atalanta enter this crucial clash amid turbulence following their Champions League disappointment. In the aftermath, Gasperini publicly clashed with star forward Ademola Lookman, while also hinting at a potential departure when his contract expires next year.

This weekend, Gasperini will equal Roma legend Nils Liedholm for the second-most games managed by a single coach in Serie A history (332), with only Juventus icon Giovanni Trapattoni (402) ahead of him. However, uncertainty looms over Atalanta’s future, as key players, including Lookman, could be on their way out this summer, following Teun Koopmeiners’ move to Juventus last year.

With their first-ever Scudetto still a possibility, Atalanta must quickly turn their form around. Despite an impressive defensive record – keeping four consecutive Serie A clean sheets for the first time since 2000 – they have struggled in attack, drawing at home against relegation-battling sides in recent weeks. Last weekend’s frustrating stalemate against Venezia denied them a chance to close the gap on Inter, and with a challenging run of fixtures ahead, any further slip-ups could prove costly.

Atalanta, however, remain without long-term absentees Gianluca Scamacca, Odilon Kossounou, and Giorgio Scalvini. Stefan Posch is also ruled out, while Isak Hien faces a late fitness test. Should the Swedish defender fail to recover, veteran captain Rafael Toloi or midfielder Marten de Roon could fill in at center-back.

Up front, Charles De Ketelaere and Ademola Lookman will support Mateo Retegui, who leads the Serie A Capocannoniere race. Together, Lookman and Retegui have scored 33 league goals this season, making them one of the most formidable attacking duos in the league.

Possible Starting Lineups of Atalanta and Juventus 

• Atalanta: Marco Carnesecchi – Rafael Toloi, Berat Djimsiti, Sead Kolasinac – Raoul Bellanova, Marten de Roon, Ederson, Davide Zappacosta – Charles De Ketelaere, Ademola Lookman – Mateo Retegui. (3-4-2-1) 
• Juventus: Michele Di Gregorio – Timothy Weah, Pierre Kalulu, Lloyd Kelly, Andrea Cambiaso – Khephren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli – Nicolas Gonzalez, Weston McKennie, Kenan Yildiz – Randal Kolo Muani. (4-2-3-1) 

Spooky Express Betting Prediction: A Tactical Battle between Serie A’s Second Best Attack and Best Defense

This showdown promises to be a tactical battle between contrasting styles. Atalanta boast the best open-play attacking record in Serie A this season (45 goals), while Juventus have the league’s stingiest defense, conceding just 12 goals.

With Juve’s momentum growing and Atalanta’s form faltering, the Bianconeri are primed to claim victory and move level on points with their rivals in the standings.

Sunday’s showdown between Juventus and Atalanta is set to be a tightly contested affair, reflected in the evenly balanced odds. Juventus are slight favorites at +165, while Atalanta are priced at +190, and a draw sits at +205 at Everygame.

Given the unpredictable nature of this clash – especially with the last three Serie A meetings ending in stalemates – the final outcome remains uncertain. However, one trend stands out: both teams have consistently found the net in recent encounters. With Atalanta boasting Serie A’s best open-play attack and Juventus owning the league’s stingiest defense, we recommend betting on “Both Teams to Score – Yes” (-133) as the best value pick.

Spooky Express Free Play: Both teams to score – Yes -133 at EveryGame for 7/10 Units