Atalanta Vs Lazio Dream11 Prediction: The SportsRush brings you the Dream11 picks between Atalanta and Lazio.
Lazio will take on Atalanta in the finals of the Coppa Italia at Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday. Surprisingly, Atalanta are fourth in the league table, whilst Lazio sit eight and have very less possibility of qualifying for the Europa League. But, one cannot write off the exemplary football Atalanta have been showcasing over the last few months.
With great individual talents at stake, it will be a great footballing game between these two competitive sides. Simeone Inzaghi and Gian Piero Gasperini will be aiming to lift the first silverware of this year’s campaign.
We shall look at the Dream11 picks between Lazio and Atalanta.
Atalanta Vs Lazio Dream11 Team
Formation: 5-3-2
GOALKEEPER
Thomas Strakosha: Thomas Strakosha is one of the finest shot-stoppers in the Italian top division. The Albanian has kept 12 clean sheets in all competitions this season, and continues to keep the opponents’ at bay when required.
DEFENDERS
Wallace: Wallace has been in and out of Lazio side this season. The Brazilian International has featured 20 times this season, scoring on one occasion. He is expected to start on Wednesday.
Francisco Acerbi: Francisco Acerbi has featured almost in every Lazio game this season. The Italian International has made 47 appearances this campaign, scoring thrice and finding his teammate once. He is a serious threat from the set pieces.
Jose Palomino: Jose Palomino operates through the central defence for Atalanta. He has made 37 appearances, scoring twice and assisting once throughout the season. He likes to get forward and makes things happen in the final third, if required.
Timothy Castagne: Timothy Castagne is one of the best left-backs in the league. The Belgian International has contributed ten goals with five goals and assists this campaign. He likes to bomb forward and get involved in multiple attacks.
Berat Djimsiti: It took some time for Berat Djimsiti to break into the starting lineup. Since the kick start of 2019, the Albanian International has done well to secure a place and play regularly. He is a very good defender and can score from set piece as well.
MIDFIELDERS
Alejandro Gomez: Alejandro Gomez has been one of the best players in the Serie A over the last couple of seasons. The Argentine has scored ten and has 13 assists in his bag this season. He is the main set piece taker for Atalanta and has the habit of racking up assists.
Marco Parolo: Marco Parolo might be 34, but he is still the mainstay in Lazio’s midfield. The Italian International has made 39 appearances, scoring six times and has two assists to his name. He is one of the many creativity sources for Lazio.
Marten De Roon: Marten De Roon has made 41 appearances this season. The Dutch International sits back with the defence and lokes to dictate the play from the back. He has scored and assisted thrice throughout the season.
FORWARDS
Duvan Zapata (C): Duvan Zapata has been scoring goals for fun this season. The striker has found the back of the net 27 times and has eight assists, thereby contributing 35 goals in 45 games. The Colombian International is the main man for Atalanta and continues to thrive in the free-flowing football.
Ciro Immobile (VC): Ciro Immobile has not been at his best this season, but he has bagged 18 goals and 11 assists. He has not been clinical enough this season, but he is still the main source of goals for Lazio. He is the main penalty taker and has the nack of finding the back of the net when needed.
FULL TEAM
Disclaimer: This team is made on the basis of our research for the game. This XI is what we think would work – you’re free to choose your own XI.
