Laziali vs Bergamasca in front of the Italian Cup

Atalanta have made a big effort for a ticket in next season's Champions League and they can do it. They are in great form and continue their journey undefeated in the last 13 games, both in the Serie A and the Coppa Italia. Undoubtedly they are the big surprise of this season's Italian football. Their performances are superb and they also score with ease. To be more specific, they are among the teams with the best records in scoring at games on the road, in the top 5 European Leagues. This season they registered 2 wins vs Lazio, the last one was the 1-3 in Olimpico 9 days ago. In the Cup, that they've won twice in their history, they have already eliminated this season's Champions Juventus. Defender Toloi and attacker Barrow won't be in contention tonight.

Lazio are fighting for their participation in Europa League, after a quite average year. It's an additional motive the fact that by winning tonight the trophy, they will secure a European ticket. In their last league game, they won Cagliari, but if they don't win the Coppa IItalia tonight, they will travel to Torino to play a 'European' final game in the last round of Serie A. In this competition, they have won 6 trophies so far. They eliminated Inter and Milan in the previous rounds to reach tonight's final. Defender Lukaku and midfielder Berisha won't perform tonight.

Atalanta are undoubtedly more trustworthy in contrast to unstable Lazio. They are in great form and have the momentum for another huge win and a trophy. However, I think that teams like Lazio can fight till the end, especially with such a motive, the European ticket. In my point of view, the Bergamasca's big challenge is the 4th place in the Seria A and a place in next season's Champions League group stage. I will opt for Lazio's win in a game that is probably more crucial for them. Actually, this game is taking place in their home, Olimpico. Lazio to win.