Salernitana vs Atalanta tips and predictions

Salernitana price just looks too big in this clash

Atalanta are the clear favourites in the betting but the outrageously short price means they're a no-bet.

This Salernitana team might have their backs to the wall in quick time. However, the hosts have registered 7 wins in their last 11 matches while the visitors have been defeated in 3 of their last 6 matches home and away. For a team so short in the betting, perhaps they'd be expected to have done better than this. Some previews have suggested that Atalanta just need to get off the bus to get the win; but that might just not be the case.

Salernitana need to accept that their chances are likely to come against the run of play. If the hosts have the self-belief to get the job done they'll be adding to a decent sequence of goal-scoring performances. These home players are playing some decent stuff and they have plenty of reasons for confidence. They scored two or more goals in 7 of their recent 10 matches while keeping alert at the back. In defence, they have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 9 home games.

There have been periods when Atalanta haven't had the right stuff around their 18-yard box. They have conceded two or more goals in 5 of their last 7 matches. It might be close but no cigar for the outsiders side but they really can do this.

If Atalanta are to justify their short price they may come out eager to maintain a clean sheet. It isn't a strong view among today's fixtures but the No BTTS bet is fair enough.

So, if the home team is to pull off the upset, it is critical that they take their chances. A likely key to victory is their recent attacking displays. They will have to take their chances if they're to have any hope of denying the visitors.