Atalanta BC is preparing to host Cremonese in Serie A, with both teams experiencing contrasting form. Atalanta, under Raffaele Palladino, has improved significantly, accumulating 23 points from 12 matches, and recently advanced to the Coppa Italia semi-finals after a 3-0 victory over Juventus. They also maintained a strong defensive record, conceding only one goal in 2026. Meanwhile, Cremonese has struggled, remaining winless in nine matches and failing to score in eight of their last nine league games, putting them at risk of relegation. Cremonese's top scorer Jamie Vardy has only five goals, and the team has scored just two goals this year. Key squad absences for Atalanta include captain Marten de Roon and teenager Honest Ahanor, but they have a full squad otherwise, with Gianluca Scamacca expected to lead the attack. Cremonese faces challenges with injuries and poor form, but recent signings like Milan Djuric and Sebastiano Esposito have seen some action. Predictions favor Atalanta to win comfortably, possibly 2-0, especially considering Cremonese's scoring drought and Atalanta's defensive strength. Betting odds for Atalanta to win to nil are 5-4, indicating a promising outcome for the hosts.