Atalanta vs Chelsea Preview

[(Atalanta BC) Strength]:
1. Atalanta BC have won three of their last four games and have remained unbeaten in the last four UEFA Champions League matches, showing a good form.
2. Atalanta BC have scored a total of 11 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging more than 2 goals per game.

[(Atalanta BC) Neutral]:
1. Scamacca is likely to start in this game, while Zappacosta may not be in the starting lineup. Nicola Zalewski could serve as an alternative option on the left flank.
2. The two sides have no previous encounter in their history, which undoubtedly makes this a brand new clash for both teams.
3. Atalanta BC have seen 5 of their last 6 games end with OVER. The playing style is rather aggressive.

[(Atalanta BC) Weakness]:
1. Sulemana (muscle injury) and Bakker (cruciate ligament injury) will be unavailable for the match.
2. In Serie A, Atalanta BC are currently ranked 12th. Their previous three-match winning streak across all competitions has come to an end, as they suffered a 1-3 defeat to Hellas Verona FC in the league last weekend.

[(Chelsea F.C.) Strength]:
1. In the UEFA Champions League league phase, Chelsea F.C. and Atalanta BC are both tied on 10 points, but Chelsea F.C. currently hold 7th place due to a superior goal difference. In their most recent UEFA Champions League match, Chelsea F.C. secured a 3-0 victory over FC Barcelona, capitalizing on their opponents' defensive lapses to win comfortably.
2. Moises Caicedo will return for the match against Atalanta BC, while Reece James may be rested.
3. Chelsea F.C. have remained unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 matches across all competitions, and the team have been in good form recently.
4. Chelsea F.C. have scored a total of 7 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.

[(Chelsea F.C.) Neutral]:
1. Joao Pedro is likely to start, while Cole Palmer could be placed on the bench for load management.
2. Chelsea F.C. have seen 4 of their last 5 games end with UNDER. The playing style is relatively conservative.

[(Chelsea F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Liam Delap may miss out due to a shoulder injury sustained in the match against AFC Bournemouth. Additionally, Romeo Lavia (thigh), Levi Colwill (knee), and Dario Essugo (thigh) are also unavailable.

[Tips]:
With both teams currently level on points, this match is bound to be a fiercely contested encounter.

Atalanta BC have won three of their last four games, while Chelsea F.C. have remained unbeaten in eight of their last nine matches across all competitions.

The two sides have no previous encounter in their history, which undoubtedly makes this a brand new clash for both teams.

The AH line is -0.25 for the away side.

Considering Chelsea F.C.'s overall stronger strength, they are favored to win this match.

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