After deducting points from Juventus, the battle for the Champions League is completely open. Atalanta is in the 6th position but has only 3 points less than the 2nd Milan, so with a win in tonight's match and favorable results in other games, they could break into the very top of the table. Sampdoria is in a big problem, coach Stankovic is not able to wake up the team, for which relegation from Serie A from round to round is becoming an increasing reality. The host is in a good form and since the start of 2023, he has scored at least 2 goals in every game. At the weekend, he drew 3-3 with Juventus in a very interesting match. Gian Piero Gasperini's men have played inconsistently at home this season, winning 14 points in 9 games played. Sampdoria is sinking deeper and is currently in 19th position and is 8 points behind Sassuolo, who is the first team above the relegation zone. In the last 3 rounds, Sampdoria experienced three defeats. It was won by Napoli, Empoli, and Udinese. The worrying data is that Sampa did not score a goal in those games and that they last kept a clean sheet back in October against weak Cremonese who still have no victory. Dejan Stankovic still failed to solve the attacking problems of the team that scored the fewest goals this season in Serie A. The club from Genoa collected 7 points in 9 away games. The difference in the quality of these teams is huge at the moment, with Atalanta scoring very easily while the visitors struggle to score. Atalanta is playing at home and should win this game without any major problems.