A keen eye looking at this match up might quickly conclude that Atalanta would come out on top. Let's face it, Atalanta has got some lethal firepower in the likes of Ademola Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere, who've been lighting up the pitch with their recent performances. However, don’t let their glitter blind you; Genoa's defense is more resilient than a cockroach in an atomic blast thanks, in part, to its goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini, who boasts a slightly higher rating than his Atalanta counterpart Marco Carnesecchi.
Turning our attention to the recent stats and we soon see that Genoa has been about as impressive as a song and dance number in a funeral - especially with their recent thrashing by Juventus. In contrast, Atalanta has had a roller coaster of a month with a mix of wins, losses and a draw.
Let's jog our memories to when these teams last faced off. 'Remember Remember the 22nd of October'? No? Well, that's when Atalanta squashed Genoa, ending the game with a 2 goal lead. Incidentally, that was also the last time I had a date, ah but I digress.
When it comes to regular season records, they're both sporting some rather pitiful win-loss ratios, like two peas in a pod, really. In Genoa's case, it's more like a pea up against a culinary blowtorch.
With all this in mind, this one is as clear as an unmuddied lake. As much as I'd love to see an upset (they really spice up my Tuesdays), I just don't see it happening. Here's my prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Atalanta by 2