Sporting CP - Atalanta BC predictions and free betting tips [06/03/2024]

On Wednesday, 6th March, as part of the first 1/8th final match of the Europa League, Sporting will host Atalanta on home turf. The teams have met each other in the group stage with Gian Piero Gasperini’s team securing four out of a potential six points.

Predicted Lineups

Sporting: Israel; Diomande, Coates, Reis; Esgaio, Hjulmand, Braganca, Santos; Trincao, Gyokeres, Edwards.
Atalanta: Musso; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Hateboer, Pasalic, Ederson, Bakker; Koopmeiners; De Ketelaere, Lookman.

Stadium

The match will take place in Lisbon at the Jose Alvalade Stadium.

Sporting

Sporting secured the second position in their group at the group stage, losing the primacy palm to Atalanta and will be thirsty for revenge in the 1/8th final. In the previous round of playoffs, the Lisbon Club effortlessly defeated Young Boys from Bern: victory in the first match with a score of 1:3, followed by a 1:1 draw at home. In the Portuguese championship, the white-greens are in the throes of the title fight: The hosts, having a game in reserve, are one point ahead of second-placed Benfica and have been invincible since 9th December...

Ruben Amorim's charges recently settled for a 3:3 draw with Rio Ave, but over the weekend they triumphed over Farense with a score of 3:2. Between these two results, Sporting defeated Benfica in the first semi-final match of the Portuguese Cup (2:1). The hosts' confidence is boosted by impressive home statistics in the 1/8th final rounds of the Europa League: they have never lost in four previous meetings - two victories, and just as many draws.

Atalanta

Regular participants in the UEFA competitions, Bergamaschi took the first place in their group, preceding the upcoming opponent - Sporting. Furthermore, the Italian club clinched four victories in six rounds, played a draw twice, and suffered no defeats... Gian Piero Gasperini's charges are vying for the right to secure a spot in the European competitions in Serie A, yet the team hasn't been able to win any of the last three matches and slipped to the sixth spot in the league table.

They are 5 points behind the UCL top four: following a draw with AC Milan (1:1), La Dea suffered losses from Inter midweek (4:0) and Bologna over the weekend (1:2)... Having lost only two out of the last 20 Europa League matches, Atalanta is eager to make amends to their fans this Wednesday.

Head-to-Head

As previously mentioned, these teams have met each other at the group stage: a match in Bergamo ended in a 1:1 draw, and in Lisbon, Atalanta celebrated a victory (1:2).

Match Prediction: Sporting – Atalanta

Since the last meeting of these teams, a lot has changed: Atalanta has slowed down and hasn’t tasted victory in the last three matches, whereas Sporting is churning out wins one after another and is the prime contender for the title in Portugal. Sporting's attack is a cause of real concern for any club's defence, and the support from their home crowd will only bolster the Lions' confidence. My prediction - victory for the home team with a zero handicap.

Total Prediction

Sporting recognises the necessity to gain a positive result in the first leg to establish a comfortable advantage before the trip to Bergamo. I'm betting on Sporting's individual total over one and a half goals.

Corner Prediction

The Green-and-Whites have the support of their home crowd and are expected to take control of the ball from the first minute. I predict the hosts will win on corners.

Yellow Card Prediction

In two head-to-head matches at the group stage, these teams earned a total of 13 yellow cards. It is unlikely that the on-field passions will die down in a playoff match - I'm betting on the overall warnings total over 3.5.

Score Prediction

I'm betting on a precise score of 2:0 in favor of Sporting.