Juventus and Atalanta meet in Bergamo in a Serie A clash that carries real weight for both sides, with the match set for Saturday at New Balance Arena. The official kickoff is 8:45 p.m. local time in Italy, 7:45 p.m. in the United Kingdom, 2:45 p.m. Eastern time, 1:45 p.m. Central time, and 11:45 a.m. Pacific time.
The game arrives with clear tactical interest as both teams line up in a 3-4-2-1 shape, a setup that usually creates compact defensive blocks and quick transitions. Juventus are managed by Luciano Spalletti, while Atalanta are led by Raffaele Palladino, and the referee for the match is Fabio Maresca.
Juventus team news and formation
Juventus start with Di Gregorio in goal, while Kalulu, Bremer, and Kelly form the back three. Micah Holm, Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram, and Andrea Cambiaso make up the midfield line, with Conceiçao and Yildiz supporting Boga in attack.
The bench gives Juventus several options if the match becomes stretched or needs a late change. That list includes Pinsoglio, Radu, Gatti, Koopmeiners, Zhegrova, Milik, Kostic, Openda, Miretti, and David.
Atalanta starting XI
Atalanta also choose a 3-4-2-1 system, with Carnesecchi starting in goal behind Scalvini, Djimsiti, and Kolasinac. Bernasconi, De Roon, Ederson, and Zappacosta provide the midfield structure, while Zalewski and De Ketelaere sit behind Krstovic as the main attacking reference.
Atalanta’s bench was listed as TBA, but the starting group already shows a strong balance between control and pace. With De Roon and Ederson available in central areas, Atalanta will try to disrupt Juventus’ rhythm and move the ball quickly into the final third.
How to watch the match
- Television: TLN in Canada; Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport Calcio, and Sky Sport 251 in Italy.
- Streaming: Paramount+, Amazon Prime USA, DAZN USA, fuboTV in the United States; DAZN Canada and fuboTV Canada in Canada; DAZN UK in the United Kingdom; DAZN Italy, Sky Go Italia, and NOW TV in Italy.
- Live updates: Fans can also follow live reaction and discussion through community channels and match coverage platforms.
The fixture matters for both the table and the narrative around two of Italy’s most closely watched clubs, especially with Juventus looking to impose structure under Spalletti and Atalanta aiming to stay dangerous in transition under Palladino. The compact lineups suggest a match that could turn on pressing, set pieces, and individual quality in the final third.
