Atalanta's European Push Meets Bologna's Home Fortress
Atalanta, winners of three straight, arrive in Bologna on a high. Their attack, averaging 2.1 goals per game this season, will test a Bologna defense that has conceded just 0.9 goals at home. The key matchup will be Teun Koopmeiners against Lewis Ferguson in the midfield battleground. Ferguson's tenacity against Koopmeiners' vision could decide much of the game's tempo. Bologna, meanwhile, have dropped points in just three home games since January, showing their strength at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
Thing is, Atalanta's form is impressive, but Bologna's home record is no joke. This will be tight.
I see a 1-1 draw.
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