Udinese Calcio will face Atalanta BC this weekend in a crucial Serie A encounter that promises to be pivotal for both teams. The match is slated for Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Dacia Arena, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 CET. Currently, Udinese sits in 13th place in the Serie A standings with 10 points from 10 matches. Meanwhile, Atalanta, under coach Gian Piero Gasperini, is aiming to climb the table, currently positioned 8th with 15 points.
Atalanta, known for their attacking prowess, will look to capitalize on Udinese’s defensive vulnerabilities. In their latest outing, Atalanta secured a 2-2 draw against Frankfurt in the Europa League, which could be a confidence booster as they shift their focus back to domestic competition. Coach Gasperini acknowledged the challenge, stating, “Every match is a different story. We respect every opponent and know Udinese can be tough at home.”
Udinese, on the other hand, is yet to find its stride this season, suffering significant defeats, including a recent 4-0 loss against Fiorentina. Coach Andrea Sottil has expressed a desire to improve within the squad and deliver a strong performance at home. “We must be resilient and show character against Atalanta. It’s about time we pick up points, especially at home,” Sottil noted.
In terms of team news, Atalanta will be without defender Giorgio Scalvini due to a suspension following his red card in the match against Frankfurt. On Udinese’s side, the team remains relatively healthy, but they will rely heavily on midfielder Lazar Samardzic to help create scoring chances.
As both teams prepare for this matchup, fans can expect a fiercely contested game with important implications for the Serie A standings.
