Krstović’s two goals drive Atalanta to a 3-1 win
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Nikola Krstović scored twice and added an assist as Atalanta beat Venezia 3-1, despite the visitors having more possession and a higher expected-goals figure.
Player spotlight
Atalanta defeated Venezia 3-1 in Serie A at New Balance Arena, with Nikola Krstović scoring twice as the hosts built a three-goal lead before half-time. The result ended Atalanta’s listed run of three defeats in six pre-match results, while Venezia’s pre-match sequence extended to six losses.
Krstović strikes twice in four-goal first half
Franck Kessié opened the scoring for Atalanta in the 4th minute, making it 1-0 after an assist from Krstović. Krstović then scored in the 6th minute, assisted by Elif Elmas, to make it 2-0. The forward added his second goal in the 30th minute for 3-0. Antoine Hainaut pulled one back for Venezia in the 37th minute, assisted by Richie Sagrado, setting the half-time score at 3-1.
Krstović was the match’s standout performer, receiving an 8.8 rating after 90 minutes. His contribution included two goals, one assist, four shots on target, one key pass and two tackles. The scoreline did not change after the interval, although Elmas was sent off in the 89th minute. Venezia also received yellow cards for Matias Moreno in the 18th minute and Juan Jesus in the 42nd minute.
Venezia had more of the ball but not the finishing
Venezia held 64% possession and completed 526 accurate passes compared with Atalanta’s 275. Venezia also recorded 19 total shots and an expected-goals figure of 2.54, against Atalanta’s 22 shots and 2.26 expected goals. However, Atalanta produced 11 shots on goal to Venezia’s four, helping explain the different outcome.
Post-match table position
Atalanta are ranked #10 with 9 points from 6 games, while Venezia are ranked #20 with 0 points from 6 games. Atalanta are 9 points ahead of Venezia, and trail league leaders Inter by 7 points.
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Standings source snapshot
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| 1 | Inter | WDWWW | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 8 | 16 | |
| 2 | Lazio | WWDWW | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 16 | |
| 3 | AS Roma | DDWWW | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 14 | |
| 4 | Cagliari | DWWWL | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 13 | |
| 5 | AC Milan | DWDDW | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 12 | |
| 6 | Juventus | DWLDW | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 | |
| 7 | Como | DLWWW | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 11 | |
| 8 | Napoli | WDWLL | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 10 | |
| 9 | Frosinone | LWDWW | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 10 | |
| 10 | Atalanta | WLLLW | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 | |
| 11 | Sassuolo | DLWDW | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 8 | |
| 12 | Torino | WDLWL | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 | |
| 13 | Lecce | LLWLL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 6 | |
| 14 | Bologna | WDLDL | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 | |
| 15 | Udinese | LLLLW | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 4 | |
| 16 | Monza | LWLDL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 4 | |
| 17 | Genoa | WLDLL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 | |
| 18 | Parma | LWLDL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 4 | |
| 19 | Fiorentina | LDWLL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 4 | |
| 20 | Venezia | LLLLL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 0 |