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>Juventus vs Atalanta Prediction & Betting Tips – 20/09/2026
Juventus welcome Atalanta to the Juventus Stadium on Sunday 20 September for a Serie A fixture that carries real weight for both sides. The Old Lady sit eighth in the table, with Atalanta just one place below in ninth, making this a direct contest for positioning in the upper half. Six of the last eight league meetings between these clubs have finished level, underlining how fiercely competitive this rivalry has become. With European commitments adding fatigue and a lengthy injury list clouding squad selection, the stakes feel even sharper than the standings alone suggest.
Match Analysis
Juventus enter as clear Serie A favourites at 1.70, backed by commanding underlying metrics: an average of 18.5 shots per game and an xG of 1.6 dwarf Atalanta's output, reinforcing structural home dominance despite a lengthy injury list.
- 18.5 shots per game for Juventus versus Atalanta's 9.0, a near 2-to-1 volume advantage.
- xG of 1.6 per game versus Atalanta's 0.6 signals consistent high-quality chance creation.
- 24 wins from 43 all-time H2H meetings, including a 1-0 away victory in April 2026.
- Atalanta also severely depleted: Hien, Sulemana, Elmas, Samardzic all absent, blunting attack and defence.
Atalanta arrive as significant outsiders at 5.00, facing a Juventus side that historically dominates this fixture. Gasperini's squad is stripped of key creators and defensive cover, making a positive result at the Allianz Stadium a steep challenge.
- Elmas and Samardzic both out indefinitely, removing Atalanta's primary midfield creativity.
- Hien and Sulemana sidelined until early October, weakening defensive and wide-attacking depth.
- Gaetano suspended via direct red card, further thinning an already depleted squad rotation.
Key point: With both squads heavily depleted and Juventus carrying Europa League fatigue, backing 2.02 offers value in a low-scoring, cautious tactical encounter.
Form & Statistics: Juventus vs Atalanta
Juventus
Recent form
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Atalanta
Recent form
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Juventus vs Atalanta: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: Juventus vs Atalanta
Juventus
Starters
- 1 Guglielmo Vicario
- 2 Pierre Kalulu
- 3 Gleison Bremer
- 4 Jhon Lucumí
- 5 Federico Gatti
- 6 Douglas Luiz
- 7 Teun Koopmeiners
- 8 Francisco Conceição
- 9 Nico González
- 10 Randal Kolo Muani
- 11 Nick Woltemade
Bench
- Kamil Grabara
- Carlo Pinsoglio
- Daniele Rugani
- Felix Afena-Gyan Owusu
- Andrea Pagnucco
- Edon Zhegrova
Absent
- Kenan Yıldız (injury)
- Jérémie Boga (injury)
- Pape Matar Sarr (injury)
- Andrea Cambiaso (injury)
- Jeff Ekhator (injury)
- Manuel Locatelli (injury)
- Juan Cabal (injury)
- Dušan Vlahović (injury)
- Kenan Yildiz (Fractured foot, out for 2-3 months (until late November))
- Khéphren Thuram (Knee surgery, out until January 2027)
- Weston McKennie (Muscle injury, out until late September)
- Pape Sarr (Muscular injury, unavailable for Sunday)
- Lloyd Kelly (Direct red card suspension)
Atalanta
Starters
- 1 Marco Carnesecchi
- 2 Raoul Bellanova
- 3 Odilon Kossounou
- 4 Giorgio Scalvini
- 5 Sead Kolasinac
- 6 Franck Kessié
- 7 Éderson
- 8 Mario Pasalic
- 9 Charles De Ketelaere
- 10 Gianluca Scamacca
- 11 Jonathan Rowe
Bench
- Juan Musso
- Marco Sportiello
- Thomas Kristensen
- Luka Bernasconi
- Nicola Zalewski
- Giacomo Raspadori
- Andrea Pompei
- Nikola Krstovic
Absent
- Isak Hien (injury)
- Kamaldeen Sulemana (injury)
- Gianluca Gaetano (Direct red card suspension)
- Eljif Elmas (Knock injury, out indefinitely)
- Lazar Samardzic (Knee injury, out indefinitely)
Low confidence
Both sides line up in a 4-3-3, though it is worth stressing that neither XI has been confirmed by official sources, with both sets of selections carrying a speculative tag. The mirror formation sets the stage for a contest fought through the middle third, where Teun Koopmeiners faces his former club in what promises to be a charged personal subplot.
For Atalanta, Charles De Ketelaere operates in familiar territory behind the striker, tasked with unlocking a Juventus defensive block that will look to stay compact at the Allianz Stadium. Given the uncertainty around both lineups, tactical plans could shift considerably before kickoff.
Our Verdict
Despite a crippling injury list that leaves nine senior players unavailable, Juventus remain the pick here at 1.70. The hosts average a dominant 18.5 shots per match compared to Atalanta's 9.0, and their recent home form reads impressively with three wins and a draw from the last four. Atalanta's two consecutive defeats before their recent upturn give pause. Six of the last eight head-to-head meetings ended level, so the draw at 3.75 tempts, but Juventus's sheer shot volume and territorial control tip the balance. Back the home win.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Juventus vs Atalanta?
A Juventus home win is the standout selection here. The Bianconeri average 18.5 shots per match against Atalanta's 9.0, hold 68% possession, and carry a superior xG of 1.6 per game. Despite a considerable injury crisis, home advantage and historical dominance tip the balance firmly in their favour at 1.70.
What time does Juventus vs Atalanta kick off?
Juventus vs Atalanta kicks off at 16:00 UTC on Sunday, 20 September 2026. The fixture takes place at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, where Spalletti's side will be looking to exploit familiar surroundings against a Bergamo outfit also hampered by several notable absentees.
Where can I watch Juventus vs Atalanta on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for Serie A fixtures vary depending on your territory. In the United Kingdom, matches are typically shown via Sky Sports or TNT Sports, whilst Italian audiences can follow proceedings on DAZN. We recommend checking your local listings to confirm coverage details for this particular fixture.
What is Juventus's recent record against Atalanta?
The head-to-head record over the last six meetings leans decisively toward Juventus, who have claimed three wins against one draw and two defeats. Most recently, the Bianconeri secured a 1-0 victory at Atalanta in April 2026, underlining their ability to grind out results against Gasperini's side.