Atalanta vs Liverpool prediction and betting tips on April 18, 2024
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Game Prediction
The Europa League is generally considered to be of a lower status than the Champions League. However, it currently features interesting and vibrant teams like Atalanta and Liverpool. Fate has brought these Italian and English teams together in one quarter-final pair, and the outcome of their match in Bergamo will determine who advances further. A prediction for this highly anticipated match on April 18, 2024, is available to the website audience.
Atalanta has yet to return to the highest level
Under Gasperini, the "Bergamasques" were among the leaders of Italian football for quite some time a few years ago. They weren't contenders for the "Scudetto" and lost in cup finals, but they became regulars in the Champions League playoffs. However, all of that changed with a disappointing season before last when the club finished below the European competition spots. While they managed to reclaim some positions afterward, both in the previous and current Serie A season, "La Dea" will remain outside the top quartet of leaders. They also need to overturn a 0-1 deficit against Fiorentina in the cup to reach the final. However, in the Europa League, the Italians have performed well: they topped their group and then eliminated the best Portuguese team currently - Sporting - in the round of 16.
Liverpool is unlikely to prioritize the Europa League
The "Reds" are more focused on the Premier League. This is understandable: on one hand, there's a good chance to crown Klopp's era with another championship there, but on the other hand, only an excellent finish will give them a chance to surpass both Manchester City and Arsenal simultaneously. Moreover, players from the squad's fringe have handled the previous rounds of the European competition well, both in the group stage and against Sparta Prague in March. So, Jurgen wouldn't be himself if he sidelined those who got Liverpool to the Europa League quarter-finals. However, they unexpectedly lost 0-3 to Atalanta at home.
Previous Matches
In November 2020, during the Champions League group stage, the clubs secured convincing victories away from home.
Free Match Prediction for Atalanta vs. Liverpool on April 18:
The odds favor the guests from England, but they are going through a crisis, so let's bet on the Italians with a "+1 goal" handicap (odds - 1.77).