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