Atalanta vs Udinese: Okoye at Lookman's Mercy as La Dea Host Bianconeri

Okoye Returns to Goal for Atalanta

After missing the last two matches due to injury, Nigerian goalkeeper Francis Okoye will return to the starting lineup for Atalanta when they host Udinese on Sunday. Okoye has been in impressive form for Atalanta this season, keeping six clean sheets in 15 Serie A appearances. He will be looking to add to that tally against an Udinese side that has scored just 17 goals in 20 league matches this season.

Lookman Leads Udinese Attack

Ademola Lookman will be the main threat to the Atalanta goal on Sunday. The Nigerian forward has been in excellent form for Udinese this season, scoring eight goals in 19 Serie A appearances. He will be looking to add to that tally against an Atalanta side that has conceded 30 goals in 20 league matches this season.

Atalanta Favored to Win

Atalanta will be favored to win on Sunday. They are in eighth place in the Serie A standings, while Udinese is in 17th place. Atalanta has also won three of their last four matches, while Udinese has lost three of their last four matches. However, Udinese will be looking to cause an upset and move further away from the relegation zone.

Conclusion

The match between Atalanta and Udinese is set to be a fascinating tactical battle between two teams with contrasting styles. Atalanta will be looking to dominate possession and create chances through their quick passing game, while Udinese will be looking to hit them on the counterattack with their pace and power. It should be a close match, and it could go either way.