08.05. (Wed) 20:45 Atalanta - Juventus
Written By maxtv on Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | 20:45
PROBABLE LINEUPS
ATALANTA
Consigli
Ferri • Stendardo • Lucchini • Grosso
Giorgi • Biondini • Cigarini • Moralez
Livaja
Denis
JUVENTUS
Storari
Cáceres • Bonucci • Peluso
Isla • Padoin • Pirlo • Giaccherini • Ceglie
Giovinco • Matri
Atalanta defender Stefano Lucchini is doubtful to face Juventus on Wednesday after picking up a thigh injury in the defeat at Parma, although it is hoped he will be fit in time.
Cristiano Del Grosso, James Troisi and Facundo Parra are all available after spells on the sidelines and Marko Livaja returns from suspension.
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will miss the rest of the season after incurring a three-match ban for spitting in his side's 1-0 win over Palermo, while defender Andrea Barzagli serves a one-match suspension for accumulating five yellow cards.
Boss Antonio Conte is likely to make changes to give his squad players some game time before the end of the season, with Alessandro Matri, Federico Peluso and goalkeeper Marco Storari all pushing for a place in the side.
DID YOU KNOW?
Atalanta are on a four-match winless run in Serie A (D2, L2).
The Bergamo club have lost their last five meetings with Juventus.
Atalanta's last win over Juve in Serie A came in February 2001.
Juventus have won their last eight games in Serie A - their longest winning sequence since April 2012.
The Bianconeri have won their last four matches without conceding a goal.
Arturo Vidal has scored five goals in his last four league outings.
Prediction
Atalanta have virtually secured their top-flight status for next season and the visitors also have little to play for after wrapping up the league title on Sunday. The home side will fancy their chances of getting the draw they need to reach the elusive 40-point mark for the campaign.
Editor's Prediction
Atalanta 0-0 Juventus
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