Atalanta vs Parma preview - Colantuono: We have to win at home

Atalanta coach Stefano Colantuono has told his players to make home advantage count when they welcome Parma to Bergamo on Sunday.

The Bergamachi lost 2-0 at Fiorentina to see their winless run on the road continue.

Atalanta have not won away from home since October 5 and have taken a point since on their travels.

They head into Sunday's match in 13th place, 10 points clear of the relegation zone.

"Despite our good performances, we don't seem to be rewarded when playing away from home," Colantuono said.

"We need to be patient because sooner or later our efforts will pay off.

"In the meantime we need to make the most of our home games.

"We face a difficult rival on Sunday and we will need the support of our fans to clinch three points."

Atalanta have lost just two games at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia stadium and are looking for their third straight win at home this weekend.

Colantuono will have all of his players available with the exception of midfielder Luca Cigarini, who is suspended.

Parma have not lost since November 2 and are seventh in the standings, three points behind Inter Milan, who hold the last Europa League qualifying spot.

The Ducale club are hoping to return to winning ways after being held to a goalless draw by bottom side Catania last weekend having previously drawn against Roma.

"We struggled against Catania and the draw was the fair result," Parma midfielder Massimo Gobbi said.

"Now we must turn the page and focus on doing better in Bergamo."

Antonio Cassano will partner Carvalho Amauri in Parma's attack with both strikers having failed to find the target in the last two league games.