Atalanta vs Cremonese: Home Fortress Awaits Struggling Visitors

Gewiss Stadium hosts a Serie A clash of stark contrasts. Atalanta, 17 unbeaten in 21 home games, face Cremonese, mired in 9 consecutive winless matches. A comfortable home victory is expected.

📊 Previous Meeting

Atalanta 1-1 Cremonese (at Cremonese)

Atalanta dominated with 66% possession, 20 shots (6 on target), and 65 vs 31 dangerous attacks — yet couldn't win.

• ●Vardy (78') Cremonese opener
• ●Brescianini (84') Atalanta equalizer

Atalanta's dominance without finishing is worth noting ahead of this rematch.

Atalanta - Home Dominant

Gasperini's Atalanta show 2 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses in 6 — slightly inconsistent. Averaging 1.5 goals and under 1.0 conceded — defensively solid. Sitting 7th with 9 wins, 9 draws, 5 losses from 23 and +10 GD.

Home form is exceptional: 2.67 goals and 6 shots on target per home game. Being 17 unbeaten in 21 home overall and 10 unbeaten in 12 Serie A home is remarkable. Their 42% home clean sheet rate is impressive.

Cremonese - Deep in Crisis

Cremonese are struggling badly: 0 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses in 6 with just 0.33 goals scored and 1.83 conceded. Being 9 consecutive winless and 12 winless in 15 reflects deep crisis.

Away form is worse: 3 consecutive losses with 0 goals and 2.33 conceded. Being 2 draws, 9 losses in 11 away is dire. They've suffered 3 defeats by 2+ goals in 7 recent matches.

Attacking Metrics

• ●Last 6 games goals: Atalanta 1.5 vs Cremonese 0.33
• ●Home goals: Atalanta 2.67
• ●Season per game: Atalanta 1.3 vs Cremonese 0.87
• ●Previous H2H shots: Atalanta 20 (6 on target) vs Cremonese 9

Defensive Metrics

• ●Last 6 games conceded: Atalanta under 1.0 vs Cremonese 1.83
• ●Away conceded (last 3): Cremonese 2.33
• ●Season per game: Atalanta 0.87 vs Cremonese 1.35
• ●Home clean sheets: Atalanta 42%

Season Records

• ●Atalanta: 9W 9D 5L (7th) GD +10
• ●Cremonese: 5W 8D 10L (22nd) GD -11

Unbeaten/Winless Records

• ●Atalanta home: 17 unbeaten in 21 ✅
• ●Atalanta Serie A home: 10 unbeaten in 12
• ●Cremonese: 9 consecutive winless ⚠️
• ●Cremonese away: 2D 9L in 11

🏆 Serie A Standings

Atalanta (7th)

With 9 wins, 9 draws, 5 losses from 23, Atalanta sit 7th with 30 scored and 20 conceded (+10 GD). They're competing for European qualification, looking to leverage home strength.

Cremonese (22nd)

Cremonese's 5 wins, 8 draws, 10 losses places them 22nd (relegation zone) with 20 scored and 31 conceded (-11 GD). Averaging 0.87 goals is the primary concern. Failure to earn points here increases relegation danger.

• ●Previous meeting: 1-1 draw
• ●Atalanta possession: 66%
• ●Atalanta shots: 20 vs Cremonese 9
• ●Dangerous attacks: Atalanta 65 vs Cremonese 31

Atalanta dominated the previous meeting but lacked finishing for victory. Home advantage should help them convert this time.

Atalanta's Home Assault

Gasperini's 3-4-2-1 sees Djimsiti, Scalvini, and Ahanor in the back three. Zappacosta and Bernasconi as wing-backs. De Roon and Éderson control midfield. De Ketelaere and Raspadori support Scamacca. Sulemana's injury is manageable with squad depth. Their 17 unbeaten in 21 home and 2.67 goals will pressure Cremonese's defense.

Cremonese's Survival

Cremonese's 3-5-2 sees Baschirotto, Ceccherini, and Bianchetti in the back three. Barbieri and Terracciano as wing-backs. Grassi anchors midfield. Vardy and Bonazzoli form the strike partnership. Vandeputte, Bondo, and Collocolo injuries limit options. With 0 goals in 3 away, breaking Atalanta's defense (42% clean sheets) appears extremely difficult.

Atalanta (3-4-2-1)

• ●GK: Carnesecchi
• ●DF: Djimsiti, Scalvini, Ahanor
• ●MF: Zappacosta, De Roon, Éderson, Bernasconi
• ●AM: De Ketelaere, Raspadori
• ●FW: Scamacca

Cremonese (3-5-2)

• ●GK: Audero
• ●DF: Baschirotto, Ceccherini, Bianchetti
• ●MF: Barbieri, Pezzella, Grassi, Terracciano, Zerbin
• ●FW: Vardy, Bonazzoli

💡 Key Battles

1. Atalanta's Home Dominance

Being 17 unbeaten in 21 home with 2.67 goals and 42% clean sheets — Atalanta's home performance is dominant. Breaking this fortress appears nearly impossible for Cremonese.

2. Cremonese's Away Impotence

Being 0 goals in 3 away with 2 draws and 9 losses in 11 — Cremonese have zero away competitiveness. Scoring 0.33 goals per game makes breaking Atalanta's defense extremely difficult.

3. Finishing Improvement

Atalanta had 66% possession and 20 shots but only 1 goal in the previous meeting. Improved finishing at home is needed for comfortable victory. Vardy's counter-attack goal potential must be considered.

Atalanta are clear favorites. Their 17 unbeaten in 21 home and 2.67 goals contrasts sharply with Cremonese's 9 consecutive winless and 2D 9L in 11 away.

Atalanta dominating from the start and scoring is highly probable. Cremonese may score through Vardy's individual brilliance but changing the result is beyond them. Final analysis: Atalanta 2-1 victory