Atalanta retain several complementary ways to create chances against Parma's crowded defence. Parma's latest clean sheet came through important saves and emergency interventions rather than preventing repeated entries. Newcastle and Everton bring a different contest, with direct evidence that dangerous receiving positions can coexist at both ends.
De Ketelaere and Zalewski exchanged the final passes for Atalanta's goals at Fiorentina. Krstovic has also converted both a De Ketelaere pass and a Zappacosta cross, giving Parma more than one connection to defend. The visitors' latest level-state performance produced limited open-play supply, with a penalty their principal opportunity.
Kristensen's injury is a current loss after his early exit in the last match, while Scalvini's appearance supplies some defensive continuity. Parma's later squad reporting excludes Bernabe despite an earlier broad availability statement; Nicolussi Caviglia offers another passing option after being unused in the previous match. I expect Atalanta to work around the block and keep finding the next inside receiver. That's why I'm siding with Atalanta to win.
Newcastle's cup defeat to Everton did not remove their attacking route. Murphy and Dedic helped create chances before Newcastle were chasing, and the team finished with nineteen shots inside the box. Everton supplied a distinct threat through pressure on Dedic, Barry's delivery to Hackney and Dewsbury-Hall finding Barry behind the defence.
Osula is doubtful after twisting his ankle, with Wissa expected to take the central role after playing the second half of the cup match. Everton officially expect Branthwaite back, while Grealish's status remains unresolved; the attacking case uses the demonstrated combinations without requiring his return. The expected receiving roles give both sides a way to continue attacking after the first goal and through substitutions. That's why I'm siding with goals in Newcastle against Everton.
