Juventus are the most successful club in Serie A history with 36 league titles, but their glory has faded in recent years. Since their 2019–2020 Scudetto, they have now gone five straight seasons without a championship. Last season, the Bianconeri collected 70 points to finish 4th, securing a return to the Champions League. They also participated in the revamped FIFA Club World Cup this June but were eliminated by Real Madrid in the Round of 16.
At home, Juventus remain a formidable force. Last season, they earned 40 of their points in Turin, 10 more than away, and lost just once in 19 home matches—the fewest home defeats in Serie A. That strength has carried into this season, where they have started with 3 wins and 1 draw, sitting 2nd in the standings with 10 points, just 2 behind the leaders. Their two home games so far have both ended in victory. However, their momentum was slightly checked last round with a 1-1 away draw against Verona, ending their three-match winning streak.
Atalanta, on the other hand, continue to impress as a rising power. Last season, they finished 3rd with 74 points, comfortably booking their Champions League ticket. Notably, they were even better away from home, collecting 42 points on the road—10 more than in Bergamo. They won 4 more away matches than at home and suffered 2 fewer defeats, making them the best away side in the league.
This season, after five rounds, La Dea sit 5th with 2 wins and 2 draws (8 points). They opened with two consecutive draws, but then exploded with back-to-back dominant victories: a 4-1 home win over Lecce and a 3-0 away win at Torino. Their traveling form once again looks sharp, with 1 win and 1 draw on the road so far.
The bookmakers have set the line at Juventus -0.5, signaling market support for the hosts. On paper, Juventus boast a slightly stronger squad, valued at €582 million compared to Atalanta’s €449 million. However, the Turin giants haven’t beaten Atalanta at home in their last four attempts, and with their recent winning streak just snapped, they enter this clash with questions hanging over them. Meanwhile, Atalanta arrive in excellent form after two emphatic wins.
Prediction: Atalanta +0.5 (Away Win or Draw)
