Lazio v Atalanta Betting Tips [22 January 2022]

Lazio have dropped massively after their fine start to the season and as Atalanta visits in their next Serie A game, Maurizio Sarri’s men will be looking to get their stability back. Lazio go to this game placed eighth on 35 points, while fourth placed Atalanta have 42 points. Over the past few years, this game has generated some rivalry and ahead of this match, the two drew 2-2 in October. That was just one of the last six meetings between the two, each which ended in over 2.5 goals. In their last five matches, Lazio have scored three or more goals in three and four of their last five matches have produced over 2.5 goals. Lazio have failed to score in only one of their last five matches.

In the last five meetings with Lazio, Atalanta have managed three wins, a loss and a draw but the last time they beat Lazio in Serie A was in September 2020. Atalanta are keen to hold on to the top four place and while they will be glad at their attack, their defence will cause shivers. To highlight Atalanta’s plight in defence, they have four clean sheets only in the last 17 matches in the league. Seven of Atalanta’s last 10 away league matches have produced over 2.5 goals. In their last game, Atalanta drew 0-0 with league leaders Inter Milan and they will want to build on it here.

Seven of Atalanta’s last 10 away league matches have produced over 2.5 goals.

Atalanta’s biggest quality has for a while been their scoring prowess, while they aren’t the best defensively. The same applies to Lazio and the two sides have been in high scoring encounters ahead of this game. Go for over 2.5 goals here.