Prediction: Atalanta vs Fiorentina

Verdict: Atalanta win

Best Odds: 1/2

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Looking to make one final statement on Sunday evening, newly-crowned Europa League champions Atalanta will welcome Fiorentina to Bergamo.

Atalanta

Starting with the hosts, making real history on May 22nd as they stormed their way to a famous first piece of European silverware, the mood in Atalanta’s camp is certainly at an iconic high. Eventually stormed their way to a remarkable 3-0 romp against German record-breakers Bayer Leverkusen, Gian Piero Gasperini’s men will be looking to make one final statement this weekend. Putting in another stellar performance last time out in Serie A action as they secured a routine 3-0 victory against Torino on home soil, La Dea have continued to receive a string of plaudits from across the continent. Breezing their way to a top-four finish this season and rightfully pencilled in as a standout contender on Sunday evening, it should also be noted that Gasperini’s men have won six of their previous seven appearances across all competitions.

Team News

Suffering a knee injury and confirming that he will miss this summer’s European Championships, Atalanta will be without Dutch international Marten de Roon on Sunday evening. However, serving a one-match suspension against Torino last weekend, La Dea will welcome back Hans Hateboer here.

Bagging a famous Europa Conference League hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin and registering seven goals in his previous eight appearances, the red-hot Ademola Lookman will once again play a leading role here. Claiming Atalanta’s Golden Boot this season, former West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca will lead Gasperini’s attack.

Fiorentina

As for the visitors, suffering even more Europa Conference League heartbreak earlier in the week, Fiorentina won’t be blamed for showing any signs of a hangover here. Eventually falling to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Greek giants Olympiacos on Wednesday night, the Viola will simply be looking to see the back of the 2023/24 campaign. Now losing consecutive European finals and with some speculation over Vincenzo Italiano’s long-term future in Tuscany, Sunday’s guests will certainly be bracing themselves for another huge challenge here. Set to met an Atalanta squad who are in the midst of a real fairytale, Fiorentina should also be concerned by their most recent showdown against La Dea. Hit with with a 4-1 drumming when they travelled to Bergamo for a Coppa Italia semi-final battle on April 24th, Italiano’s side are rightfully tipped as a real underdog here.

Team News

Suffering a broken collarbone at the start of May and missing all of Fiorentina’s last six appearances, the Viola will once again be without 24-year-old Riccardo Sottil on Sunday evening. Missing Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final, Italy international Gaetano Castrovilli is not expected to play any part in Bergamo.

With Italiano expected to make a handful of changes this weekend, former River Plate starlet Lucas Beltran could replace Andrea Belotti. One-time Liverpool misfit Arthur Melo should partner Ronaldo Mandragora at the heart of Fiorentina’s midfield.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Atalanta and Fiorentina last met in Bergamo on April 24th, La Dea picked up a 4-1 romp while in Coppa Italia action.
• Including their iconic Europa League success on May 22nd, Atalanta have won six of their previous seven appearances across all competitions.
• Likewise, La Dea have won six of their last seven matchups in Bergamo.
• Suffering more Europa Conference League heartbreak on Wednesday night, Fiorentina have recorded just a single win from their last five matchups outside of Tuscany.
• Including a famous Europa League final hat-trick, former Leicester star Ademola Lookman has recorded seven goals in his last eight appearances.

Conclusion

Crowned Europa League champions on May 22nd following a stunning 3-0 romp against Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin, Atalanta are in the midst of a remarkable fairytale. Turning their attention back to Serie A action last weekend as they stormed their way to another 3-0 victory against Torino, La Dea will certainly be looking to make one final statement here. Meeting a Fiorentina squad that will still be heartbroken following their Europa Conference League final defeat on Wednesday night, we are expecting a home win in Bergamo.

Verdict: Atalanta win

Best Odds: 1/2

Bookmaker: Dachbet