Atalanta have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches against Sampdoria in all competitions. Atalanta have won their last 3 matches against Sampdoria in all competitions. Atalanta have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Sampdoria in all competitions.
Despite struggling a lot, Marco Giampaolo's return saw Sampdoria avoid relegation by finishing 15th in the league table. The transfer window has been pretty underwhelming so far as most of their best players have been sold and the midfield is short in terms of quality, epsecially for the type of football Giampaolo wants to play. Atalanta are going through a year of transition after failing to secure European football for the first time under Gian Piero Gasperini, who is now in his seventh season in Bergamo. The lack of investment in wing-backs has been a big issue so far and the Nerazzurri are perhaps behind in the race for the top four, but more consistency at home should see them easily competing for a place in the Europa League. 1:3
Filip Djuricic and Gonzalo Villar are expected to start for the Doriani after joining the club in this transfer window. Caleb Okoli is set to make his Serie A debut for Atalanta after spending last season on loan at Cremonese, while Davide Zappacosta and Merih Demiral are still recovering from injuries sustained in pre-season.