Atalanta will be targeting a comfortable win as they welcome Como to Gewiss Stadium for a Serie A fixture on Monday. They should be too strong for the newly promoted side, who are struggling to cope with topflight football.
It has been a slightly bumpy start to the season for Atalanta, who are still attempting to find their rhythm. Gian Piero Gasperini's men have picked up just two wins from four Serie A matches and will be keen to build some momentum.
One of the wins for Atalanta came in their previous Serie A fixture as they fought back from behind twice to triumph 3-2 over Fiorentina. They followed up that result with a 0-0 draw with Premier League side Arsenal in the Champions League on Thursday.
While Atalanta are only seeking some consistency, Como are yet to get going this season. Cesc Fabregas’ team are still without a win across all competitions this season and have already crashed out of the Coppa Italia.
Como travel to Gewiss Stadium with two defeats from their four Serie A matches so far. They played out a 2-2 draw with Bologna in their previous fixture, throwing away a two goal lead late in the second half.
How the bookies view it: Atalanta overwhelming favourites
Atalanta have been installed as overwhelming favourites, with a home win priced at 4/9 by Betfred. An unlikely victory for Como is valued at 6/1 by Betfred, who is also offering odds of 7/2 for a draw.
Head to head: Atalanta perennially superior
Atalanta have never lost to Como, claiming five wins and a draw from six previous matches. The most recent meeting was a friendly in 2022 which ended 4-0 in favour of the Bergamo club.
Players to watch: Retegui still hot
Mateo Retegui has settled quickly at Gewiss Stadium, scoring four Serie A goals so far. The forward will be the one to watch for Atalanta and is priced at 6/5 by Betfred to get on the score sheet on Monday.
Atalanta will take confidence from the shutout against Arsenal in the Champions League and will be targeting something similar on Monday. Isak Hien often features at the heart of the defence and can lead the Bergamo club to a clean sheet at 23/20 with Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Rafael Toloi, Gianluca Scamacca and Ben Godfrey remain sidelined for Atalanta and will miss Monday’s clash. Retegui should lead the line once again with Ademola Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere providing support.
Como have injuries of their own with Raphael Varane and Benjamin Kone still sidelined while defender Alberto Dossena picked up a calf problem last time out. Edoardo Goldaniga is likely to come in at the back while Patrick Cutrone should lead the line once again after scoring against Bologna.
Atalanta: Carnesecchi, Kolasinac, Hien, Djimsiti, Ruggeri, Ederson, De Roon, Zappacosta, De Ketelaere, Lookman, Retegui
Como: Audero, Moreno, Kempf, Goldaniga, Iovine, Roberto, Perrone, Fadera, Paz, Strefezza, Cutrone
Anything else catch the eye?
Atalanta are likely to keep a clean sheet on Monday and could be backed to earn a win to nil at 7/5 with Betfred. With a dominant performance expected, a -1 handicap could also be considered at 6/5 with Betfred.
Given the quality in Atalanta’s attack, they are likely to score in both halves at 11/10 with Betfred. The Bergamo club could also be backed to win both halves at 23/10 with Betfred.
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