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Atalanta vs Sassuolo Predictions, Picks & Odds – 23/08/2026
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Atalanta open their Serie A campaign under Raffaele Palladino at the Gewiss Stadium, where they remain a tough proposition. The Bergamo side went undefeated in eight of their last ten league outings on home soil, a record that carries weight despite a broader slump of just one win in their last eight across all competitions. Conference League commitments either side of this fixture could force rotation, but the home crowd should provide a lift on matchday one.
Sassuolo travel to Bergamo with quiet confidence after beating Atalanta twice last season, including a stunning three-goal rout in November. Fabio Grosso's men sit ninth, above their hosts, yet their away form tells a different story: six defeats in twelve road trips and a dismal run of just two wins in thirteen away matches across all competitions. Clinical finishing carried them through previous encounters with Atalanta, and they will need that same cutting edge here.
Atalanta's home record is the foundation of this pick. Undefeated in eight of their last ten Serie A outings at the Gewiss Stadium, Palladino's side rarely drop points on their own turf. The home win price at 1.55 reflects that strength. Backing the double chance 1X covers the draw scenario, which feels relevant given Atalanta's Conference League commitments could force rotation.
Sassuolo's away form raises serious concerns for Fabio Grosso. The visitors have lost six of their last twelve road fixtures and gone winless in eleven of their last thirteen away matches across all competitions. That is a dire record for any team hoping to steal three points at a venue as hostile as Bergamo. Clinical finishing saved them in previous meetings, but sustained away struggles are hard to ignore.
The 1X selection accounts for potential Atalanta fatigue from European duty while still respecting their domestic home dominance. Sassuolo's season opener offers a revenge storyline after two defeats last term, yet their travel record undermines any confidence in an away win at 5.70. Goals could flow given both sides' tendencies, making N/A and N/A worth monitoring alongside the primary pick.
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Trends to Know about Atalanta vs Sassuolo
- Atalanta unbeaten in 8 of 10 home
- Sassuolo winless in 11 of 13 away
- Conference League fatigue risks Atalanta rotation
Form & Statistics: Atalanta vs Sassuolo
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Lineups: Atalanta vs Sassuolo
Atalanta
Starters
- 1 Marco Carnesecchi
- 2 Berat Djimsiti
- 3 Sead Kolasinac
- 4 Giorgio Scalvini
- 5 Davide Zappacosta
- 6 Éderson
- 7 Marten de Roon
- 8 Lorenzo Bernasconi
- 9 Mario Pašalić
- 10 Nicola Zalewski
- 11 Nikola Krstović
Bench
- Giacomo Raspadori
Absent
- Kamaldeen Sulemana (injury)
- Isak Hien (injury)
- Honest Ahanor (injury)
- Charles De Ketelaere (injury)
Sassuolo
Starters
- 1 Arijanet Murić
- 2 Sebastian Walukiewicz
- 3 Jay Idzes
- 4 Tarik Muharemović
- 5 Josh Doig
- 6 Nemanja Matic
- 7 Daniel Boloca
- 8 Kristian Thorstvedt
- 9 Armand Laurienté
- 10 Andrea Pinamonti
- 11 Domenico Berardi
Absent
- Ismaël Koné (injury)
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculated tag, drawn from the same single source ahead of Atalanta's Serie A opener, so treat the shape of this 3-4-2-1 vs 4-3-3 contest as a working hypothesis rather than settled fact. Confidence in either XI could shift significantly before kickoff.
Tactically, Atalanta's narrow three-back structure invites Sassuolo's wide trio to probe the flanks, where Domenico Berardi on the right could test the visitors' defensive discipline early. For the hosts, Nikola Krstović as the lone striker will rely on support from the two attacking midfielders behind him to generate meaningful chances.
Atalanta vs Sassuolo: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Atalanta vs Sassuolo Match?
What time is Atalanta vs Sassuolo?
Atalanta host Sassuolo at the Gewiss Stadium on Saturday, August 23, 2026, with kickoff set for 19:45.
Where is Atalanta vs Sassuolo being played?
This match takes place at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, home ground of Atalanta.
How Can I Watch Atalanta vs Sassuolo on TV and Live Stream?
Atalanta vs Sassuolo will be available on DAZN, the primary broadcaster for Serie A matches.
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