Serie A

Atalanta vs. Lazio: vital points on the line

Atalanta host Lazio in a battle to stay in touch with the top spots

The New Balance Arena sets the stage for a key clash between two sides level on ambition. Atalanta are seeking to return to winning ways after back-to-back draws with Juventus and Como. Lazio, three points behind, share similar frustrations and will look to close the gap with a statement result.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

In the 66 official meetings in Bergamo between the two teams, the record stands at 26 Nerazzurri (Atalanta) wins, 29 draws, and 11 Lazio victories. Lazio have scored in Bergamo for 7 consecutive matches, with a total of 13 goals. The last time without a goal for the Biancocelesti was on December 17, 2018, a 1-0 Atalanta victory.

DID YOU KNOW?

Atalanta remain one of the two teams still unbeaten in Serie A 2025/26, along with Juventus. The Nerazzurri haven't lost in the league since last May 25, when Parma won 3-2 at the Bergamo stadium. Atalanta unbeaten after 6 rounds: the last time this happened was in the 2022/23 season.

COACHES and PLAYERS

Between Ivan Juric and Maurizio Sarri, 11 official meetings: 5 victories for the Lazio coach, 4 draws, and 2 victories for the Croatian manager. Ivan Juric faced Lazio 6 times as a player with a record of 1 win for the Croatian manager, 1 draw, and 4 Biancocelesti victories.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: none Cautioned: none

REFEREE

COLLU (ROSSI L. – POLITI) IV: COLOMBO, VAR: GARIGLIO, AVAR: MERAVIGLIA

UPCOMING MATCHES IN SERIE A

Cremonese-Atalanta (Saturday 25 October, 20.45 CEST) Lazio-Juventus (Sunday 26 October, 20.45 CET) (Photo Getty Images)