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Juventus sit eighth in the Serie A table but have shown solid recent form at home, collecting three wins and a draw from their last four outings across all competitions. The concern for Luciano Spalletti is a crippling injury crisis, with nine senior players currently unavailable and Pape Matar Sarr also ruled out due to a muscular problem. Squad rotation feels inevitable given their Europa League commitments just three days prior to this fixture.
Atalanta arrive in Turin positioned ninth, separated from their hosts by fine margins in the standings. Their recent form has been a tale of two halves: three consecutive victories have followed a difficult spell that saw back-to-back defeats. Thomas Kristensen's return to regular training this week could bolster their options. History favours caution here, with six of the last eight Serie A meetings between these sides finishing level.
Juventus dominate the shot volume battle against Atalanta, averaging 18.5 attempts per match compared to a modest 9.0 from the visitors. That disparity, combined with the Bianconeri's strong home record of three wins and a draw in their last four, makes the home win at 1.75 the primary selection. Despite nine first-team players being sidelined, Spalletti's squad depth should prove sufficient against an Atalanta side that lost their previous two away fixtures.
Six of the last eight Serie A meetings between these clubs ended in draws, which naturally raises caution. However, Atalanta's recent away form tells a different story from their three consecutive wins prior; those back-to-back defeats suggest vulnerability on the road. Juventus's territorial control at the Juventus Stadium, where they create significantly more chances, tilts this fixture towards the hosts even with squad rotation following their Europa League midweek commitment.
The under 2.5 goals market at 1.99 deserves attention as a secondary pick. Historically tight encounters between these sides, coupled with Juventus's depleted attacking options and Pape Matar Sarr's confirmed absence through muscular injury, point towards a controlled, lower-scoring affair. Thomas Kristensen's potential return strengthens Atalanta's midfield structure, further reducing the likelihood of a goal-heavy contest.
Trends to Know about Juventus vs Atalanta
- Juventus average 18.5 shots per game
- Six of last eight meetings drawn
- Atalanta won three of last five
Form & Statistics: Juventus vs Atalanta
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Atalanta
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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 vs 4-3-3 mirror, though it is worth treating these selections with caution as both XIs remain speculated rather than confirmed. The tactical shape promises a high-tempo midfield contest, with the three-man engine rooms on either side set to dictate the tempo at the Allianz Stadium.
Teun Koopmeiners faces his former club in what is arguably the most charged individual subplot of the afternoon, while Atalanta's Charles De Ketelaere will look to exploit any space behind Juventus's defensive line. Given the speculative sourcing on both ends, late changes to either XI before kickoff cannot be ruled out.
Juventus vs Atalanta: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Juventus vs Atalanta Match?
What time is Juventus vs Atalanta?
Juventus host Atalanta at the Juventus Stadium on 20 September 2026, with kickoff set for 5:00 PM local time.
Where is Juventus vs Atalanta being played?
This fixture takes place at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy.
How Can I Watch Juventus vs Atalanta on TV and Live Stream?
Juventus vs Atalanta will be broadcast live on Serie A's official broadcasting partners in India.