Atalanta vs Sturm Graz Predictions

• Sturm Graz have lost five of their last six Champions League games
• Atlanta have scored 11 goals in their three European wins this term
• The visitors haven’t played a competitive game since a 3-2 loss at Lille almost six weeks ago

Rusty visitors can help la Dea

A 3-2 loss at home to Napoli on Saturday extended Atalanta’s winless run to five matches, which has put them seven points shy of top spot in Serie A. While their form has been shaky, visitors Sturm Graz offer la Dea a chance to turn things around.

One of the biggest issues with the Champions League’s new January double-header is that some league around Europe tend to take this month off. The Austrian champions haven’t played a competitive game since a 3-2 loss to Lille on December 11th, which will likely leave them rusty.

Sturm Graz have lost five of their six games in the League Phase, including three defeats on their travels. While they’ve kept games tight so far, that month off will likely hurt them given the gulf between the sides.

Atalanta have had an up-and-down campaign, in Europe, but their victories have been comfortable. They’ve won 2-0 at Stuttgart and 3-0 at Shakhtar, while they thumped Young Boys 6-1. This should be a one-sided clash, so take Atalanta to score three times.