Cremonese vs Atalanta Prediction: Match Preview and Analysis | Serie A, Matchday 8
On Saturday, October 25, at the Giovanni Zini Stadium in Cremona, the Lombardy derby of Serie A Matchday 8 will take place between Cremonese and Atalanta — two teams eager to return to winning ways after a series of draws. The hosts have undoubtedly been one of the main surprises of this Serie A start, already boasting a comfortable seven-point lead over the relegation zone. However, with a long season ahead, Davide Nicola’s men cannot rest on their laurels, as a few negative results in a row could drag them back down the table. Facing Atalanta is, on paper, one of the toughest challenges for a newly promoted side, but Cremonese have already shown they can trouble the big teams, snatching a surprising win on opening day against AC Milan. Atalanta, on the other hand, have slightly slowed down in recent weeks — not so much in terms of performance, but rather in results, recording four draws in their last five matches across all competitions. The Bergamo side, the only unbeaten team in Serie A after seven rounds, will look to get back to winning ways to stay close to the European qualification zone and keep their hopes alive for another standout season. That is, of course, if Lookman and company can quickly rediscover their scoring touch, which has deserted them in the last two matches against Lazio and Slavia Prague.