Atalanta will host Liverpool in the second leg of the Europa League quarterfinals at the Gewiss Stadium on Thursday, April 18.
Atalanta vs Liverpool: Betting odds
Here is how bookies rate both teams' chances, according to the odds from our betting partner Megapari:
Atalanta - 4.56
Draw - 4.61
Liverpool - 1.72
Atalanta: Current form and team news
Atalanta have just pulled off a shocking victory against Liverpool at Anfield with a score of 3-0! Known for their risky style of play, Atalanta often delivers high-scoring matches. However, in their latest game against Verona, they drew 2-2 despite having a two-goal lead early on.
Unfortunately, Gasperini's team lost two defenders before their upcoming match against Liverpool. Still, the absence of 20-year-old Giorgio Scalvini will be felt more than that of the more experienced Jose Luis Palomino.
Liverpool: Current form and team news
Liverpool has been struggling lately, with a loss to Atalanta and a home defeat to Crystal Palace. Many experts say the team doesn’t have enough good players to compete at a high level. To make things worse, Trent Alexander-Arnold has suffered another injury, and his replacements are not of the same caliber. Additionally, Alisson and Jota have not fully recovered, and Matip and Thiago are still injured.
Atalanta vs Liverpool: Facts to Know
Atalanta have been unbeaten in the Europa League this season, scoring 18 goals and conceding six.
Liverpool have scored 128 goals in all competitions this season, more than any other team in Europe.
In the previous three matches between Atalanta and Liverpool, 10 goals were scored, which averages 3.33 goals per game.
Atalanta vs Liverpool: Head-to-head
Atalanta and Liverpool have faced each other three times before. Interestingly, the history of their confrontations shows that the away team has always snatched victory. In the 2020/21 Champions League group stage, Liverpool won 5-0 in Italy but lost 2-0 to Atalanta at home.
Atalanta vs Liverpool: Prediction and Betting Tips
The Reds are facing a tough challenge of overturning a three-goal deficit. Although Liverpool are known for their comebacks, Atalanta have shown in their previous game that they can break down Liverpool's defense and score.
Our betting tip: Goals total over 2.5 (Megapari odds - 2.7)
