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Atalanta Eyes Top Six as Lecce Fights Relegation
6 Apr
Summary
- Atalanta secured a vital win, ending a winless streak across all competitions.
- Lecce has lost four of their last five Serie A matches.
- Atalanta holds a superior head-to-head record against Lecce.
The 28th round of Italian Serie A will conclude on Monday with a fixture between Lecce and Atalanta at the Via del Mare. Lecce heads into this match following a recent 1-0 defeat against AS Roma, which marked their fourth loss in their last five league encounters.
This string of poor results places Lecce in 17th position in the league standings, level on points with Cremonese in the final relegation zone. Their recent form has been a significant concern for the team and its supporters.
Meanwhile, Atalanta arrives with renewed confidence after a narrow 1-0 victory over Hellas Verona. This win halted a concerning six-match winless streak across all competitions, which included their elimination from the UEFA Champions League. They currently sit seventh in Serie A, aiming to secure a European competition spot.
Historically, Atalanta has dominated this fixture, winning 11 of their last 19 meetings. Lecce has managed only three wins in that period, with five draws. Lecce has not defeated Atalanta in their last five encounters, suffering four losses and securing one draw since February 2023.
