Comments, predictions Atalanta vs Lecce: The fury of the strong

Latest Atalanta vs Lecce squad information

Amid a defensive crisis, Atalanta were forced to pull full-back Raoul Bellanova into centre-back against Milan, before he returned to his usual position and provided an assist for Ederson to score the winning goal.

Odilon Kossounou is still not at his best after three months out injured, while veteran centre-back Rafael Toloi has been out of action for some time. Berat Djimsiti sprained his ankle in Sunday's game.

Stefan Posch also joined the long-term injury list including Sead Kolasinac and Giorgio Scalvini, forcing coach Gasperini to continue to have a headache with the personnel problem in defense.

Up front, Charles De Ketelaere only came off the bench against his former club AC Milan but could compete for a starting spot alongside Ademola Lookman and Serie A's top scorer this season - Mateo Retegui.

Lecce will be without their top scorer Nikola Krstovic, who is suspended for yellow cards – along with Medon Berisha. Krstovic has scored 10 of the team's 23 goals this season, and his absence is a huge blow, with no obvious replacement.

Backup options could include Ante Rebic, Lameck Banda or Konan N'Dri.

In addition, Gaby Jean has had knee surgery and will be out for the rest of the season. Kialonda Gaspar is expected to continue to partner captain Federico Baschirotto – the only player to have played the entire season for Lecce.

Latest predicted lineup Atalanta vs Lecce

Atalanta BC:
Carnesecchi; Toloi, Hien, Kossounou; Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Retegui

Lecce:
Falcone; Veiga, Gaspar, Baschirotto, Gallo; Pierret, Coulibaly; Pierotti, Helgason, Morente; Rebic

Latest football review Atalanta vs Lecce

After ending a three-game losing streak with a win over Bologna, Atalanta continued their good form with three points in the Lombardy derby against AC Milan last weekend. The only goal of the game came from Ederson, with a flying header finishing off a fine team move.

The Brazilian midfielder's header sealed the result at the San Siro, cementing Atalanta's third place in the table and all but ending Milan's hopes of finishing in the top four.

Despite their recent stumbles, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have picked up the most away points in Serie A this season, losing just one of their last 14 away games. However, their home form has been inconsistent.

Atalanta have won just half of their games at the Gewiss this season, and are currently seventh in the home standings – something that leaves little room for error in their final five games of the season.

With Juventus, Bologna and the two Rome teams hot on their heels, Atalanta need to pick up some points before their direct opponents take to the field at the weekend.

Although the dream of winning the title ended early last month, coach Gasperini still wants to end his reign in glory by taking Atalanta back to the Champions League - for the fifth time in seven years - before likely parting ways with the club this summer.

In complete contrast, Lecce entered Friday night's match with a vital goal: to win three points to stay in the league.

However, after a 0-4 defeat in the first leg, Lecce have lost four of their last six meetings with Atalanta, conceding 16 goals in those matches.

Coach Marco Giampaolo's team are now just one point above the relegation zone, after losing 0-3 at home to Como last week - a match that ended amid fierce protests from fans.

Winless in their last 10 games, Lecce have picked up just one point from their last eight games – a 1-1 draw with relegation rivals Venezia – and are sliding down the table.

With a precarious position on the edge of the danger zone, Lecce will have to face some very strong names in the remaining five matches: Atalanta, Lazio and Napoli. Without a major change in form, they will be at risk of returning to Serie B after three years playing in Serie A.

Latest Atalanta vs Lecce score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Atalanta vs Lecceas follows:

• Sportsmole:Atalanta 2-0 Lecce

• WhoScore:Atalanta 2-1 Lecce
• Our newspaper predicts:Atalanta 2-0 Lecce

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