Atalanta vs RB Leipzig
14th April 1745hrs
Football – Europe – UEFA Europa League
Pick Away Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 7/4 odds taken 2005 GMT, Tuesday 13 April
Atalanta and RB Leipzig lock horns at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri this Thursday for a place in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals. This quarter-final tie is delicately poised after the pair played out a 1-1 draw in Leipzig last week. They look tough to split on paper, though the home team are the slight favourites with the bookies. Who will book their spot in the final four of this season’s Europa League?
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Atalanta Preview – Will the Italians make home advantage count?
Atalanta are having a difficult season in Serie A, languishing in eighth place after 31 games played. They finished third last term but have failed to live up to those standards, winning just 14 times. Gian Piero Gasperini’s boys have lost eight and drawn nine of the other 17, collecting 51 points.
La Dea were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League at the group stage, though they did finish third and qualify for the Europa League. In the Round of 32, the Italian side beat Olympiacos home and away. They then edged past Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of 16 to seal their passage through to the final eight.
The Black and Blues have failed to win in three and have lost their last two Serie A games, but Gasperini’s troops are the favourites in this one.
RB Leipzig Preview – Can the Red Bulls see off the Italians?
RB Leipzig are currently in fourth spot in the Bundesliga right now, three points above fifth-place Freiburg. They could reach next season’s Champions League via their league position, but Leipzig would love to win the Europa League.
Leipzig lost their opening three Champions League fixtures of this season which put paid to their knockout hopes, but they did take seven points from the last three to make sure of third and a spot in the Europa League. Along the way, the Germans drew with Paris Saint-Germain and beat Manchester City.
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Domenico Tedesco had done a fine job since arriving in Leipzig, and the Bundesliga outfit head into this one undefeated in 12 league and cup games. In the Europa League knockouts, the Red Bulls beat Real Sociedad in the Round of 16.
Atalanta vs RB Leipzig Betting Advice
The first leg at the Red Bull Arena in Germany last week was the first ever meeting between RB Leipzig and Atalanta.
It was a tight and tense tussle, with Luis Muriel’s early goal giving Atalanta a lead in Leipzig. However, the home team rallied and were level just before the hour thanks to Davide Zappacosta’s own goal. The 1-1 draw was just about the right result.
Key Facts – Atalanta vs RB Leipzig Betting Tip
- Atalanta are winless in three
- Leipzig have suffered just two defeats under Tedesco
- Last week’s first leg was the first ever meeting between the two teams
Atalanta have certainly had their struggles of late, while Leipzig have been superb since Tedesco took over. This is likely to be another tight encounter, but we fancy the German side to nick it in Italy. The away win is available at 7/4.
We can see each side getting on the scoresheet again, and there is good value in 10/3 for the Leipzig win and both teams to score.
The best betting odds for Atalanta vs RB Leipzig
Atalanta to win: 29/20 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
RB Leipzig to win: 7/4 at Bet365
