Bitesize Prediction: Salernitana vs Atalanta – 06/05/24

Competition: Serie A

Market: Atalanta win

Odds: 4/11 @ BetUS

Facing what is another must-win showdown on Monday night, Atalanta will travel to the Stadio Arechi when they meet Salernitana.

Starting with the hosts, while Salernitana might have eventually dragged themselves over the finish line last season as they clung to their Serie A status, the Garnets have endured a public domestic nightmare this time around. With their second-tier return already confirmed, Stefano Colantuono’s men have broken a string of unwanted records this year. Sat rock-bottom of the table and collecting just 15 points from any of their 34 Serie A appearances so far this season, the Campania-based outfit have come under a huge amount of scrutiny. Last seen putting in another woeful performance as they slumped to a routine 3-0 drumming at the hands of Frosinone, the one-time Atalanta boss faces another heavyweight challenge when his former employers arrive at the Stadio Arechi on Monday night. Opening April with another 3-0 defeat against Bologna, Salernitana have collected just a single point from any of their previous seven top-flight outings. Likewise, it should also be noted that Colantuono’s side have failed to muster a win from any of their last 17 consecutive appearances across all competitions – a rut that stems all the way back to December 30th.

As for the visitors, getting their Europa League semi-final adventure underway with a 1-1 stalemate away at French outfit Marseille last week, Atalanta should find the mood in their camp at a real high. Remarkably extending on their European fairytale on April 18th as they stormed their way to a 3-1 aggregate victory against Premier League giants Liverpool, La Dea have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions. Likewise, punching their spot in the final of this season’s Copa Italia on April 24th as they claimed a 4-1 romp against Fiorentina, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side now have their sights firmly set on securing a lucrative Champions League return this this month. Last seen in Serie A action breezing their way to a routine 2-0 win against Empoli, Monday’s guests will be smelling another golden opportunity here. Landing a 4-1 victory when they welcomed Salernitana to Bergamo for their reverse top-flight showdown on December 18th, Atalanta are rightfully pencilled in as a landslide contender when they arrive at the Stadio Arechi.

Bet: Atalanta 4/11 to beat Salernitana in Monday’s Serie A showdown @ BetUS