Atalanta’s late collapse suggests they’re vulnerable under pressure — punters should avoid backing them to hold leads or heavy handicaps. Athletic Club’s comeback boosts value in live second-half comebacks and both-teams-to-score/over-2.5 markets, with unpredictable finishes likely in Atalanta fixtures.
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Atalanta capitulated after taking the lead, conceding three second-half goals in a remarkable turnaround that left the club stunned and dropped their hopes of cementing a top-eight group position.
First-half control, second-half meltdown
Atalanta dominated the opening period and went ahead through Gianluca Scamacca’s header, briefly rising into third in the group at the interval. The match flipped after an equaliser against the run of play; the side then fell behind 3-1 before a late Nikola Krstovic tap-in made the scoreline 3-2 but came too late to alter the outcome.
Captain De Roon: “We collapsed… we got scared”
Captain Marten de Roon admitted the team “collapsed after conceding the equaliser, it was like a blackout.” He added: “Rather than an equaliser, it felt like we were losing 2-0, so we just got chaotic, and that cannot happen. We showed immaturity this evening. You can concede a goal, but you don’t have to slip into crisis mode.”
Worrying patterns — finishing and mentality
Atalanta’s struggle to convert chances has left them exposed; they have repeatedly failed to kill games when in control. Defensive pressing became disorganised after the setback and the team’s confidence visibly evaporated, a worrying sign for a side that often dominates possession and creates opportunities.
Season context and missed opportunity
The defeat follows a 1-1 Serie A draw with relegation-threatened opposition, underlining a troubling trend of dropped points from favourable positions. Tonight’s result was a missed chance to stabilise their group standing and raises questions about maturity and game management under pressure.
Betting implications
Atalanta’s propensity to crumble after conceding makes them a risky pick for bets that require maintaining leads or covering negative handicaps.
Punters may find better value in live markets (second-half comebacks), both-teams-to-score, and over 2.5 goals when Atalanta are involved.
Expect volatile finishes and consider limiting exposure to pre-match match-winner stakes on Atalanta in tight fixtures.
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