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Serie A: Como vs Atalanta – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Serie A game between Como and Atalanta who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

When Atalanta come to Stadio Giuseppe Sivori for the Serie A match this coming Saturday, Como will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Two places behind the league-leaders, Atalanta claimed 43 points from 21 rounds, while Como amassed 22 points. They now rank as number 13 in the Serie A standings.

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Team form: Como vs Atalanta

Como Form

Como hope for some consistency, as their fans saw their team win, lose and draw in their last three matches. A close game with Lazio resulted in a 1-1 draw, followed by a 1-2 defeat against AC Milan, before beating Udinese by 4-1. Como won three of their previous six matches at Stadio Giuseppe Sivori in the Serie A. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring ten goals to six against.

Atalanta Form

Atalanta claimed a single victory in their last three matches. They started with a 1-1 draw against Juventus. Afterwards, a 2-3 defeat against SSC Napoli followed, before beating Sturm Graz 5-0. Atalanta performed a very admirable four wins in six Serie A away matches, as well as two draws but no defeats. They scored ten times, while also conceding two goals.

Betting stats and facts for Como and Atalanta

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Como and Atalanta played across all tournaments.

  • In 9 of the last 11 Como matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Como matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Como home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Como home matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Como have won 3 of the last 4 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In 10 of the last 12 Atalanta away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 5 Atalanta away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Atalanta away matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 4 Atalanta away matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Atalanta matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

Players in form: Como vs Atalanta

Ademola Lookman scored just two goals in his last six games, but did manage ten goals during the season so far. He will be eager to add to his total, when Atalanta take aim at Como. This could be a good opportunity for him to improve his tally, and siding with him in the betting market look a decent prospect.

Betting markets: Como vs Atalanta

Full-time result

Como claimed four wins, drew three and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Atalanta won seven, drew two and lost one of their last 10 games away. Atalanta are on a great streak of 8 away matches without losing. Atalanta have not lost to Como in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Como scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Atalanta scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Como managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between Como and Atalanta.

Total goals

Como saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Atalanta’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 2.1 goals in these matches.

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