Atalanta v Salernitana

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Atalanta halted a previously worrying four-match winless run in the Italian top flight last weekend with an impressive 3-2 home win against third placed AC Milan which has resulted in Atalanta remaining in the frame for a possible top six finish in the Serie A table while Salernitana still remain firmly rooted to the bottom of the Serie A table following a 2-1 defeat at home to Bologna last Sunday.

That 3-2 win against AC Milan would have been an unexpected bonus for an Atalanta outfit who had previously slipped to three defeats within their preceding four games overall, suffering defeats at the hands of Inter Milan 2-1, Napoli 2-1 and a resounding 3-0 loss to Torino, but the goals had continued to flow as four of these last five games for the hosts have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals being scored.

Indeed, further goals could be on the menu on Monday night for this upcoming clash between Atalanta and the basement dwellers, Salernitana, as nine of Atalanta's 15 league matches to date have been Over 2.5 goals and being up against the visitors who possess the worst defensive record in Serie A, goals therefore look likely here.

In addition, Atalanta will be eager to collect back-to-back wins here at the Gewiss Stadium on Monday night especially as they have picked up four wins in their seven home games to date this term.

Salernitana slipped to a second defeat on the trot last weekend when they were handed a disappointing 2-1 loss at home to Bologna on the back of a heavy 3-0 loss away from home at Fiorentina while the bigger picture has painted a gloomy outlook so far for the visitors as they have lost nine of their 15 games to date this season.

In return, Salernitana have managed to capture just one win from these 15 league matches to date which came in the rare form of a 2-1 home win against Lazio but otherwise there has been very little for Filippo Inzaghi's side to cheer about so far in this season's domestic top flight campaign.

Further problems could surface at the Gewiss Stadium for visitors Salernitana as they have failed to win a single game away from home this term and having also lost five of their seven outings on the road, Salernitana look to have their work cut out here on Monday night.

Atalanta v Salernitana Verdict

Atalanta's 8-2 humiliation of Salernitana back in January of last season will probably live long in the visitors' memory banks and although another 10-goal encounter looks unlikely here on Monday night, the Over 2.5 goals option looks likely as Atalanta look to record back-to-back wins.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.60

Other side bets worth considering:

Atalanta win & Over 2.5 goals @ 1.83

Correct Score: Atalanta 3-0 @ 8.50