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Sporting vs Atalanta prediction

Sporting CP is set to clash with Atalanta in the 2023-24 UEFA Europa League Round of 16. Let’s delve into the key stats and make a prediction:

Sporting CP:

• Unbeaten in their last six UEFA Europa League matches (W3 D3).
• Lost only one of their last 11 UEFA Europa League home matches (W6 D4).
• Won only two of their last 24 UEFA competition matches against Italian teams (D9 L13).
• Not lost the first leg in any of their previous four Europa League round of 16 ties (W2 D2).
• Won their last three Europa League round of 16 ties.

Atalanta:

• Unbeaten in their previous six Europa League matches this season (W4 D2).
• Lost only one of their last 19 Europa League matches (W11 D7).
• Won their only previous Europa League round of 16 tie (W 4-2 on aggregate against Leverkusen in 2021/22).
• Unbeaten in their last four UEFA competition matches against Sporting CP (W2 D2).
• Lost the first leg in only two of their last 14 UEFA competition two-legged ties (W5 D7).

Prediction: Sporting CP, led by coach Ruben Amorim, has been in fine form, scoring 66 goals in 23 league games. Atalanta, coached by Gian Piero Gasperini, has been entertaining but comes into this match after three Serie A games without a win. Expect an exciting encounter at the Jose Alvalade, with both teams likely to score. 🚀

Tip: Both Teams to Score