Atalanta ended a 118-day drought for Charles De Ketelaere and sealed a 2-0 win over Torino with a late Mario Pasalic strike. Punters might favour Atalanta to cover a -1 handicap at home or back “Both Teams Not To Score” in similar fixtures, given Atalanta’s attacking edge and Torino’s struggles to convert chances.
Atalanta 2-0 Torino — De Ketelaere ends drought, Pasalic seals late win
Match overview
Charles De Ketelaere broke his Serie A goal drought after 118 days with a glancing header from Lorenzo Bernasconi’s corner in the 13th minute. The home side controlled large periods, created several chances and survived scares, while Marco Carnesecchi produced a number of crucial saves. Mario Pasalic finished a late counter in stoppage time to make it 2-0 and wrap up victory at Gewiss Stadium on January 10, 2026.
First-half breakthrough and key chances
Atalanta opened the scoring inside 13 minutes when De Ketelaere headed Bernasconi’s corner under the bar. The hosts continued to press: Giorgio Scalvini’s late efforts and Krstovic’s aerial threat kept Torino’s goalkeeper Alberto Paleari busy. Torino threatened on the break at times but failed to convert clear opportunities.
Second-half drama and decisive moments
The second half saw Atalanta press for a second goal without immediate reward. Paleari denied Krstovic in the six-yard box after a scramble, and Davide Zappacosta rattled the woodwork from a tight angle. Marco Carnesecchi produced a one-on-one stop to deny Giovanni Simeone and later parried a powerful Guillermo Maripán attempt. Torino’s late spark included a fierce Nikola Vlasic strike that flashed inches wide in the 88th minute, but the visitors could not find the net. In stoppage time Cristiano Biraghi’s cross was intercepted and Mario Pasalic broke from deep to beat Paleari and seal the win.
Injuries, substitutions and squad notes
Berat Djimsiti was forced off with a sprain, adding to Atalanta’s defensive concerns. Nikola Krstovic kept his starting spot after a midweek brace, while Lazar Samardzic came off the bench for Torino and had two promising moments late on. Several players were unavailable or not fully fit for both sides, influencing selection choices and bench options.
Match facts and key statistics
Final score: Atalanta 2-0 Torino Goals: De Ketelaere 13’, Pasalic 90+5’ Notable: Carnesecchi match-saving stops; Djimsiti substituted with a sprain; Vlasic near miss (88’).
Lineup highlights
Atalanta notable starters included Marco Carnesecchi in goal, Lorenzo Bernasconi and De Ketelaere in attack, with Davide Zappacosta and Giorgio Scalvini providing width and defensive stability. Torino’s attack featured Giovanni Simeone and Nikola Vlasic, but the visitors lacked the finishing touch.
What this result means — standings and momentum
The win gives Atalanta momentum as they push through the midseason run of fixtures, while Torino must address their lack of clinical finishing. Atalanta’s capacity to grind out late goals and rely on key saves will be significant as both teams navigate squad absences and injuries.
Betting implications for punters
Atalanta’s home control, ability to snatch late goals and Torino’s conversion issues suggest value in backing Atalanta to win and considering “Both Teams Not To Score” in similar matchups. Markets to watch: Asian handicap (-0.5/-1) for Atalanta, under 2.5–3.0 goals in light of defensive resilience, and first-half/second-half split bets given the late decisive goal. Always factor injuries and squad availability before staking.
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