Sabasports Match Preview
Italian Serie A: Atalanta
vs Frosinone
Kickoff Time: 2023-01-16
03:45 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/DANIELE
MASCOLO
In last week’s Coppa
Italia match, Atalanta secured a 2-1 victory against AC Milan in an away game,
advancing to the semi-finals of the tournament. This win adds to Atalanta’s
recent strong form, as they have remained unbeaten in their last four matches,
recording three wins and one draw. Under the guidance of Coach Gian Piero
Gasperini, Atalanta have showcased excellent high-pressing capabilities
throughout the season. Gasperini emphasizes the importance of players
possessing exceptional pressing and interception skills, aiming to regain
possession in the opponent’s half of the field. Atalanta predominantly employ a
three-back formation, relying on high pressing to force mistakes from their
opponents and launching quick attacks when the opposition’s defense is
vulnerable. Furthermore, Atalanta’s stable defensive abilities allow them to
control the tempo of the game and seek opportunities to penetrate the opposing
defense.
In the recent Coppa
Italia away game, Frosinone suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat against Juventus. This
loss adds to their ongoing struggles, as they have now experienced four
consecutive defeats across all competitions, indicating a sluggish state.
Frosinone currently find them in a challenging position in the Serie A
standings, leading the relegation zone by a margin of five points. However,
they still have some breathing room in the short term. As a newly promoted team
this season, Frosinone initially displayed the qualities of a dark horse in the
league. However, as the season progressed and with the demands of competing on
multiple tournaments, Frosinone’s thin squad began to struggle and show signs
of fatigue. Furthermore, Frosinone have been particularly weak in away matches,
earning only two draws and suffering seven losses in nine away games in the
league. This poor away performance highlights their struggles on the road.
Based on the overall
strength and recent performances of the two sides, it is reasonable to conclude
that Atalanta are indeed stronger than Frosinone. Frosinone also have been
struggling with four consecutive losses and have shown signs of fatigue,
particularly in away games where they have a poor record. Considering these
factors, it is understandable to be optimistic about Atalanta’s chances in the
upcoming match.
Atalanta’s Last 5 Games:
WDWWL
24-01-11 AC Milan 1-2
Atalanta
23-01-08 Roma 1-1
Atalanta
24-01-04 Atalanta 3-1
Sassuolo
23-12-30 Atalanta 1-0
Lecce
23-12-23 Bologna 1-0
Atalanta
Frosinone’s Last 5 Games:
LLLLW
24-01-12 Juventus 4-0
Frosinone
23-01-06 Frosinone 2-3
Monza
23-12-30 Lazio 3-1
Frosinone
23-12-23 Frosinone 1-2
Juventus
23-12-20 Napoli 0-4
Frosinone
Head To Head Record:
23-08-27 Frosinone 2-1
Atalanta
19-01-20 Frosinone 0-5
Atalanta
18-08-31 Atalanta 4-0
Frosinone
16-01-24 Frosinone 0-0
Atalanta
15-08-31 Atalanta 2-0
Frosinone
Prediction: Atalanta to win