Atalanta vs RB Leipzig Prediction & Tips
The match between Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta and Domenico Tedesco’s RasenBallsport Leipzig started at 1-1 after the first 90 minutes at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. A week ago it was Atalanta who took the lead through Luis Muriel’s goal in the 17th minute but were caught in the 58th minute through Davide Zappacosta’s own goal. Atalanta clearly had their sights set on this match in their last league game at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, where they were beaten 2-1. It was the third official match in a row without a win for Gasperini’s team. RasenBallsport Leipzig won at home in the Bundesliga against Hoffenheim in the last round and with this success the team from Leipzig brought to 12 the series of consecutive useful results between league and cups.
However, Atalanta have also recorded 12 consecutive useful results in the Europa League. With the exception of the first leg, Atalanta have never faced RasenBallsport Leipzig, while the overall record against German teams is one win, two draws and one defeat. The Bergamaschi have never lost at home in their two previous meetings with German teams, winning against Cologne 1-0 in the 1990/1991 UEFA Cup and drawing against Borussia Dortmund 1-1 in the 2017/2018 Europa League. RasenBallsport Leipzig also has a short history with Italian teams: the only previous one in the 2017/2018 Europa League, in the round of 16 precisely when Atalanta were eliminated by Dortmund. RasenBallsport Leipzig won in Naples 3-1 and lost at home 2-0, passing the round anyway thanks to the now disappeared double away goal rule in case of a draw.
Djimsiti will definitely be absent from Atalanta’s squad, while doubts remain as to whether Freuler or Ilicic will feature. RasenBallsport Leipzig will be missing only Haidara.
Atalanta are unbeaten in the Europa League in 12 consecutive games.
RasenBallsport Leipzig are unbeaten in all competitions for 12 consecutive games.
RasenBallsport Leipzig have won their last 6 consecutive away games, scoring in both legs in their last 3.
Atalanta have scored in their last 5 competitive matches.
A home ground factor to be taken into serious consideration in this uncertain outcome. The support of the Gewiss Stadium leads us to evaluate the Double Chance 1X and the odds can be raised by combining an Over 1.5 as in the first leg.
Atalanta – RB Leipzig FREE TIPS
OVER 3.5 GOALS @ 2.25
