Atalanta, managed by Raffaele Palladino, is aiming to return to winning form as they host Daniele De Rossi’s Genoa on Saturday evening. Genoa, on the other hand, will be looking to secure their Serie A safety.
Atalanta has experienced a dip in form throughout February, failing to secure a victory in their last four competitive matches. They currently sit in seventh place in the Serie A standings and might need a favorable outcome in the Coppa Italia final, potentially with help from Inter, to qualify for next season’s Conference League.
Genoa finds themselves in 14th position ahead of Saturday’s fixture, boasting an 11-point lead over the relegation zone with just four league games remaining in the 2025-26 season. A win against Atalanta would mathematically confirm their Serie A status for another year. Their safety is also assured if Cremonese fails to defeat Lazio on Monday evening.
Despite a 3-2 loss to Cagliari on Monday night, Palladino is expected to maintain his attacking trio of Giacomo Raspadori, Charles De Ketelaere, and Gianluca Scamacca. However, adjustments are anticipated in defense and midfield. Sky Sport Italia suggests that Isak Hien, Honest Ahanor, and Marten De Roon could feature, potentially replacing Berat Djimsiti, Sead Kolasinac, and Mario Pasalic.
Genoa suffered a 2-0 defeat against Como last weekend and may also undergo tactical alterations. Reports indicate a possible shift from a 4-4-2 formation to a 3-5-2, with Lorenzo Colombo potentially partnering Jeff Ekhator in attack.
Sky Sport Italia also reports the possibility of a full senior debut for 21-year-old Genoa defender Nils Zatterstrom.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:45 BST.
Atalanta vs. Genoa: Predicted Lineups
Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Ahanor; Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; De Ketelaere, Raspadori; Scamacca.
Genoa (3-5-2): Bijlow; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Zatterstrom; Sabelli, Frendrup, Amorim, Masini, Ellertsson; Ekhator, Colombo.
Where to Watch Atalanta vs. Genoa
In the UK, this match will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN. Viewers in the USA can catch the game on Paramount+.