Marking their return from September’s international break on Monday evening, Atalanta will welcome Venezia to Bergamo.
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Verdict: Atalanta win
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: BetUS
Atalanta
Starting with the hosts, while Atalanta might have enjoyed a bright start to proceedings back in August, La Dea found themselves at the heart of an extended struggle prior to September’s international break. Last seen heading into the interval with a deserved 2-0 loss away at Italian icons Juventus, the pressure is already mounting on Maurizio Sarri’s shoulders. Getting September underway with consecutive 2-1 defeats against Roma and Cagliari, the former Lazio boss is desperately searching for an essential boost on Monday evening. However, losing each of their previous three straight Serie A showdowns by an aggregate score of 6-2, Atalanta have also shown some continued attacking struggles. In fact, continuing on from last season, Sarri’s downbeat squad have failed to notch more than a single strike in eight of their previous nine matchups across all competitions.
Atalanta Team News
Still sidelined with a long-term knee injury and yet to make a maiden appearance since opening up the 2026/27 campaign, Atalanta will once again be without Ghanian international Kamaldeen Sluemana here. However, working his way back to full fitness, Isak Hein could feature in Sarri’s squad.
Completing a Serie A return over the summer, former AC Milan star Franck Kessie will start in the middle of the park. Finding the net while away with Italy over the past fortnight, one-time West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca will be hoping to spearhead La Dea’s attack.
Venezia
As for the visitors, while Venezia might have only made their historic Serie A return this season, the Winged Lions are almost universally regarded as a landslide relegation contender this time around. Last seen heading into September’s international break with a toothless 2-0 defeat at home against Lazio, Giovanni Stroppa’s side sit rock-bottom of the table. Embarking on what has been a public nightmare since opening up the 2026/27 campaign, Venezia have lost all of their first five Serie A showdowns by an aggregate score of 13-4. Still waiting to put a maiden top-flight point on the board, Monday’s guests have also gained an unwanted reputation for their glaring defensive struggles. Continuing on from last season, Stroppa’s men have shipped at least a pair of goals in all of their previous nine straight appearances across all fronts.
Venezia Team News
While the likes of Tomatoes Basic, Bartol Franjic and former Southampton defender Armel Bella-Kotchap might have been dealing with respective injury issues prior to September’s international break, all could return to Venezia’s travelling squad on Monday evening.
Completing a permanent switch from former Serie A champions Napoli over the summer, veteran defender Juan Jesus will start at the back. Featuring for Ecuador at the 2026 World Cup, one-time Wolfsburg youngster John Yeboah should keep his spot leading the line in Bergamo.
Atalanta vs Venezia Key Factors to Consider
- When Atalanta and Venezia last met for a Serie A showdown back in March 2025, Monday’s opponents played out a 0-0 stalemate in Bergamo.
- Atalanta have lost all of their previous three straight Serie A appearances by an aggregate score of 6-2.
- Venezia have lost all of their opening five Serie A appearances by an aggregate score of 13-4.
- Monday’s guests have shipped at least a pair of goals in all of their last nine matchups across all competitions continuing on from last season.
- La Dea are unbeaten in all of their previous five consecutive meetings against Venezia across all competitions (four wins, one draw).
Conclusion
Limping their way into September’s extended international break, Atalanta are desperately searching for an immediate response on Monday evening. With the pressure on Sarri’s shoulders starting to reach a boiling point, the ex-Lazio boss is desperately watching for a much-welcomed boost. However, meeting a Venezia squad who sit rock-bottom of the Serie A standings and still waiting to put a maiden top-flight point on the board, Atalanta can’t afford to pass on what is a golden opportunity in Bergamo.
Verdict: Atalanta win
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: BetUS
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