Atalanta
After beginning the championship under expectations, Gian Piero Gasperini group prepared to improve the situation and during the latter stages of developments had much better, especially in front of their fans.
The most recent home match brought a prestigious success against a top opponent, Inter Milan, won 2-1, thanks to a goal from Mauricio Pinilla scored the decisive penalty with two minutes remaining.
The team from Bergamo not faced with important absences in terms of team composition, the only unavailable player is experienced quarterback Guglielmo Stendardo.
Probable team: Berisha, Drame, Masiello, Rafael Tolo, Conti, Caldara, Gomez, Freuler, Kurt, Kess, Petagna
Genoa
Although the early stages of the championship witnessed encouraging developments and results, Ivan Juric’s men have failed to sustain the momentum, especially with the matches played against difficult opponents.
A recently lost the derby played in local rival, Sampdoria, 2-1. in a match Comunale Luigi Ferraris stadium in Genoa, but considered to be away.
Serbian attacking midfielder Darko Lazovic was suspended midway in midweek, but will be eligible to play in the match against Atalanta.
Probable team: Perin, Burdisso, Orban Izzo, Miguel Veloso, Rigoni, Rincon, Edenilson, Laxalt, Pandev, Simeone
direct meetings
The two teams clashed 24 times over the years, with a balanced overall balance made up of nine victories for Genoa, Atalanta and eight other successes obtained seven games ended in a draw.