Juventus vs Atalanta Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Juventus vs Atalanta Game Preview

Juventus host Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium on September 20, 2026, in a Serie A matchup that offers plenty for anyone weighing a Juventus vs Atalanta prediction before the international break.

Juventus arrive with seven points from their opening four Serie A games, though they land here off the back of a 3-2 loss at Sassuolo in their previous league outing.

Atalanta, meanwhile, are searching for answers after back-to-back 2-1 Serie A defeats to Roma and Cagliari, leaving the visitors under early-season pressure in the standings.

Juventus are undefeated in 26 of their last 28 home games against Atalanta in all competitions, while Atalanta are undefeated in their last six away games at Juventus in all competitions.

Juventus vs Atalanta Recent Results

Juventus are coming off a 3-2 league loss at Sassuolo, but they bounced back in midweek with a 5-0 home rout of NEC Nijmegen in the Europa League. Defensively, the numbers are strong: across the opening four Serie A games they conceded the fewest shots in the division (28) and posted the lowest Expected Goals Against (1.8 xGA).

Atalanta are stuck in a slump, losing 2-1 to both Roma and Cagliari in their last two league games. The numbers point to a defensive problem: over their opening four Serie A games, the visitors conceded 82 shots, the highest total in the division, which is a real concern against a Juventus side that likes to shoot.

Juventus vs Atalanta Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Juventus: Kenan Yildiz (Injured/out), Juan Cabal (Injured/out), Manuel Locatelli (Injured/out), Khephren Thuram (Injured/out), Jeff Ekhator (Injured/out), Jeremie Boga (Injured/out)

Atalanta: Isak Hien (Injured/out), Kamaldeen Sulemana (Injured/out)

Juventus

Juventus are set up in a 3-4-2-1, with Guglielmo Vicario in goal behind a back three of Lloyd Kelly, Bremer and Pierre Kalulu. Zeki Celik, Douglas Luiz, Pape Matar Sarr and Weston McKennie fill out the midfield and wide roles. Nico Gonzalez and Francisco Conceicao support lone forward Randal Kolo Muani. The injury list is long, headlined by Kenan Yildiz, Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram.

Atalanta

Atalanta line up in a 4-3-3, with Marco Carnesecchi behind a back four of Sead Kolasinac, Giorgio Scalvini, Odilon Kossounou and Raoul Bellanova. Ederson, Gianluca Gaetano and Franck Kessie anchor the midfield, while Jonathan Rowe, Gianluca Scamacca and Charles De Ketelaere form the front three. The visitors are without injured pair Isak Hien and Kamaldeen Sulemana.

Juventus vs Atalanta Predicted Lineup

Juventus

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Vicario; Kelly, Bremer, Kalulu; Celik, Douglas Luiz, Sarr, McKennie; Gonzalez, Conceicao; Kolo Muani

Atalanta

Formation: 4-3-3

Predicted Starting Lineup: Carnesecchi; Kolasinac, Scalvini, Kossounou, Bellanova; Ederson, Gaetano, Kessie; Rowe, Scamacca, De Ketelaere

Juventus vs Atalanta Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 28+ shots taken in 4 of the last 4 games between Atalanta and Juventus (Serie A).
• Juventus have had 7+ corners in 4 of their last 4 games (Serie A).
• Nikola Krstovic has attempted 3+ shots in 5 of their last 5 games vs Juventus (Serie A).
• Douglas Luiz has committed 3+ fouls in 3 of their last 4 games (Serie A).
• Dusan Vlahovic has recorded 1+ shots on target in 7 of their last 8 games vs Atalanta (Serie A).

Juventus vs Atalanta Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Juventus are the favorites here, and it is not hard to see why. They are the tidier side defensively, they are strong at home in this matchup, and Atalanta are leaking shots at an alarming rate. The projection points to a 2-1 Juventus win, with Kolo Muani leading the line against a shaky Bergamo defense. That is our Juventus vs Atalanta prediction.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. This lands squarely in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projection calls for an average of just over three goals, with better than a 58% read on the game clearing 2.5, and Atalanta's habit of coughing up chances only feeds that number.

Both teams to score (Yes) in the Both Teams To Score market. This one sits in the Both Teams To Score market. With a projected 2-1 scoreline and a 57% read on both sides finding the net, Atalanta's attacking front three should carry enough to trouble Juventus at the other end.

Juventus vs Atalanta Same Game Parlay

Our four-leg Juventus vs Atalanta Same Game Parlay leans on the shot volume and physicality this matchup usually brings: Krstovic over 2.5 shots, over 6.5 home corners, Douglas Luiz over 2.5 fouls, and Raspadori over 0.5 shots on target.

Nikola Krstovic Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market is a strong start, backed by him attempting 3+ shots in 5 of his last 5 games against Juventus in Serie A.

Over 6.5 in the Total Home Corners market fits perfectly, with Juventus having racked up 7+ corners in each of their last four Serie A games as they push forward at home.

Douglas Luiz Over 2.5 in the Player Fouls market is supported by the midfielder committing 3+ fouls in 3 of his last four Serie A appearances against this kind of physical opponent.

Giacomo Raspadori Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market rounds it out, adding an attacking threat to test the goalkeeper if he gets on the field.

At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +1800 and is as short as +1295 elsewhere. Shop around: on a $10 stake that gap works out to roughly $51 more in profit at the top price.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Juventus vs Atalanta Talking Points

The subplot everyone is watching is on the Atalanta bench: Maurizio Sarri returns to face Juventus, the club he guided to the 2019/20 Serie A title, and he has called that chapter closed while brushing off early-season criticism by noting coaches do not have joysticks to control players. On the field, timing could favor the hosts. Juventus scored four of their six Serie A goals this season inside the final 15 minutes, so a tight, direct game may swing late in Turin, with Kolo Muani and the home attack the ones most likely to punish a stretched Atalanta defense.

Juventus vs Atalanta Predictions FAQs

When is the Juventus vs Atalanta Italian Serie A game?

The game is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, kicking off at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT.

Where is Juventus vs Atalanta being played?

The game will be played at Allianz Stadium in Turin.

Where can I watch Juventus vs Atalanta?

The game is broadcast on channels including TNT Sports 1, Sky Calcio, Sky Super Calcio, and Sky Sport 2.

What are the projected starting lineups for the Juventus vs Atalanta game?

Juventus are expected to start Vicario, Kelly, Bremer, Kalulu, Celik, Douglas Luiz, Sarr, McKennie, Gonzalez, Conceicao, and Kolo Muani. Atalanta are expected to feature Carnesecchi, Kolasinac, Scalvini, Kossounou, Bellanova, Ederson, Gaetano, Kessie, Rowe, Scamacca, and De Ketelaere.

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