Manchester United vs Atalanta Betting Tips

On the 21st of October 2021, Thursday at 00:30 IST, Manchester United will face Atalanta at Old Trafford in Manchester. Man United have redeemed themselves with a last-minute winner against Villarreal, and Atalanta have also won their most recent match.

Manchester United Form and Team News

Manchester United turned things around in the last minutes of their previous game against Villarreal, winning and keeping themselves in contention following a devastating setback in the first meeting. Two goals from the opponent undid Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal. Manchester United lit some firebrand football on a few occasions last season, giving the appearance that they were truly on the recovery track, but the transformation, like Arsenal’s, is a never-ending one. Manchester United’s recent form has been poor in comparison to their competitors, and they have yet to face Atalanta.In the last ten games they’ve played, they’ve won four and lost four, with two games ending in a tie. Manchester United has everything going for them right now, and winning titles should be their whole focus from now on.

Cristiano has returned to the house!! With his blistering winner against Villarreal, he energized the Old Trafford crowd. Ole had a large transfer budget this summer and signed two superstar players in Sancho and Varane. If Sancho can maintain his reputation as the powerhouse on the right wing that he was at Dortmund, Man United might be in for a lot of goals down that flank, especially with Cavani, Rashford, and CR7 joining them. With seven assists in just five league games, Talisman Pogba is off to a great start. Bruno has also made an impression with his precise ball handling and precision.

Atalanta Form and Team News

Atalanta started the season with a draw against Villarreal in Spain, but they have since won over Young Boys to take the lead in Group A with four points. They started well in Serie A, but faltered in the following two games before regaining their footing with back-to-back victories in the final two games. With 11 points from six games, they are currently in seventh place. They’ve scored eight goals while also allowing six. Last season, Atalanta performed admirably, placing third in the standings.They even outscored Inter and AC Milan for the most goals scored by any side in the league. They intend to keep up the good work in the following seasons as well. In their next encounter, they will face second-placed Milan, which will be a true test for the Atalanta team, and if they win, they will be in for a fantastic season.

Gian Piero Gasperini has been at Atalanta for more than five years, and his tactical intricacies really cranked the heat up last season. This was Atalanta’s best season in years, and Gasperini’s contribution was equal to that of some of the players. The front line consists of David Zapata, Luis Muriel, Ilicic, Pessina, and others. The midfield is made up of Pasalic, Malinovskyi, Ruben Gosens, and Miranchuk, while the defence is made up of Demiral, Joakim Maehle, Toloi, and Djimsiti. The goal will be guarded by Argentine Juan Musso.

Odds by Casumo

Manchester United are favorites to win according to the Casumo Sportsbook. They are placed at 1.77 odds while Atalanta is placed at4.60. The odds for a draw is 4.50.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

On paper, Manchester United should be the better team in most matches, and with the addition of a certain Cristiano Ronaldo, they may be lethal right away, but they haven’t played against the Spanish side yet. Man United have only won four games in recent weeks, with the majority of their fixtures ending in draws or defeats. The Atlanteans benefit from the current shape. Man United, on the other hand, may be able to win this tie.

Tip 1: Total goals under 3.5

Atalanta has had three games in the last six in all competitions with a total goal tally of fewer than 3.5 goals. While Atalanta was restricted in their most recent Champions League match, they were also able to stay within the limit in that match. Manchester United has also appeared in six of the last seven games with a goal total of under 3.5. Manchester United has met all of the aforementioned requirements in four of their last five games, all of which have been played at Old Trafford. Manchester United has also had under 3.5 goals in their single game played at home in this tournament.As a result, the game between Atalanta and Manchester United on Thursday is expected to have a total of less than 3.5 goals. According to Casumo Sportsbook, the odds for total goals under 3.5 are 1.61. 

Tip 2: Manchester United total goals over 1.5

Manchester United’s goal-scoring prowess has been bolstered by the addition of Cr7 to the roster, and they’ve been scoring frequently as well. In the last three games across all competitions, they have two games where they have scored over 1.5 goals individually. Manchester United has also managed to score above the limit in five of their last eight home games. Atalanta also have conceded over 1.5 goals in their last two CL games as well. So the game between Manchester United and Atalanta on Thursday will most likely have Manchester United scoring over 1.5 goals in it.The odds for Manchester United total goals over 1.5 according to the Casumo Sportsbook is 1.54.

Conclusion

Manchester United has finally gotten what they’ve been after for a long time, and now it’s time to start making the most of these assets in order to win titles rather than simply matches. Atalanta, on the other hand, would like to keep this run continuing and try to disrupt the Man U flow as much as possible.Summarizing on a couple of tips from above:

1. Total goals under 3.5 @ 1.61.
2. Manchester United total goals over 1.5 @ 1.54.

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