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Atalanta will square off against Avellino in the fourth round of the Coppa Italia and this has all the makings of an upset as far as I`m concerned.
Atalanta are really struggling int the Serie A, just a single point above the relegation zone and I`m not quite sure how much this match means to them. The coach was actually on record saying that the team focus is on the weekend Serie A game, so that pretty much settles their motivation for today. Atalanta has not won in the last 6 matches and has a single win in the last 11 outings, they seem unable to find ways to create chances and that also hurt them over the weekend in a 0-0 result at Empoli.
Avellino is looking pretty sharp in the Serie B, sitting on the 5th place and looking good value to at least make the playoffs. They are winless in the last three matches and failed to score in all of them, but on the other hand lost only once in the last seven outings. They will look to rely on their top defense tonight in order to maybe produce an upset.
Bet on Atalanta vs. Avellino with the highest handicap odds at Pinnacle Sports.
Team news: Atalanta is sure to shuffle the squad a bit as their focus in on the relegation battle in the Serie A, while Avellino might start with the best team, trying to get a famous result on the road against a top tier team. Atalanta`s rotation will be a handicap for them, as they are well known to have very little depth in the roster.
Atalanta has little interest in this game and they are in horrible form, unable to win games. Avellino has all the makings of a team that can make an upset – they are doing good in the league, are focused for this clash and have an excellent defense that can allow them to frustrate a better opponent. Of course there still is the quality difference in favor of Atalanta, but I really feel Avellino can hold them scoreless in the current circumstances and maybe bang in one goal on the break.
My tip is Avellino +0,5 handicap, the visitors should get a result here. Prediction: Atalanta – Avellino 0-1.
Pick: Avellino +0,5
Odds: 2.07 @ Pinnacle
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 7.49
Event date: 3 December
