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Cagliari vs Atalanta Prediction & Preview

Preview

The picturesque Sardegna Arena is set to host an intriguing Serie A clash this Sunday, as Cagliari welcome Atalanta for the 31st round of matches. Under the guidance of Claudio Ranieri, Cagliari find themselves in a challenging position at 16th in the league, fighting tooth and nail to climb away from the relegation zone. Their opponents, Atalanta, managed by Gian Piero Gasperini, are comfortably positioned at 6th, eyeing European competition spots.

Recent encounters between these two sides have largely favored Atalanta who have clinched victory in four out of their last five head-to-head matches - including a convincing 2-0 win against Cagliari earlier this season at Gewiss Stadium. This paints a picture of dominance that Gian Piero Gasperini's men will be eager to continue.

Cagliari's form leading into this match has been mixed with just one win in their last five outings (1W-2L-2D), securing only five points from those games. Their latest match ended in a deadlock (1-1) against Hellas Verona at home - showcasing their struggle for consistency.

Atalanta arrives with momentum on their side despite a recent setback - a surprise 1-0 loss away to Fiorentina breaking their unbeaten streak. Before that hiccup though, they had amassed an impressive tally of thirteen points from fifteen available (4W-0L-1D), highlighting both resilience and attacking prowess.

Statistically speaking, goals seem likely when these two meet; Cagliari averages 1.6 goals per game when playing at home while Atalanta notches up an average of 1.57 goals per game on their travels. However defensively both teams show vulnerability especially Cagliari who concede an average of 1.8 goals per game both overall and specifically when playing at home.

Bet

Considering both team's recent form and historical performances against each other alongside the goal statistics; it appears there might be value leaning towards higher-scoring outcomes for this fixture - making 'Over 2.5' goals look like an enticing bet option here especially given its odds standing at 1.75 which suggest bookmakers are also expecting some goal action come Sunday afternoon.