Inter Milan will be looking to build on their first win of the season as they welcome Atalanta to San Siro for a Friday night Serie A fixture. The Nerazzurri have a solid record in this fixture and should get the better of Atalanta, who are coming off a defeat.
After being held to a draw in their opening fixture, Inter Milan finally got off the mark last time out as they triumphed 2-0 over Lecce. Matteo Darmian opened the scoring early in the contest before Hakan Calhanoglou sealed the win from the spot midway through the second half.
Inter Milan are showing shades of last season when they did some of their best work at San Siro. Simone Inzaghi’s men are unbeaten in their last 16 Serie A home matches, claiming 12 wins in that run and will be keen to extend that record.
Atalanta failed to build on their victory on the opening weekend as they were beaten 2-1 at Torino last time out in Serie A. They failed to build on Mateo Retegui's early strike, with Mario Pasalic even missing an injury time penalty.
The Bergamo club have had a few distractions lately, with star players Ademola Lookman and Teun Koppmeiners yet to feature, with their futures still uncertain. However manager Gian Piero Gasperini will be keen to focus on their opening weekend performance when they hammered Lecce 4-0.
How the bookies view it: Nerazzurri highly fancied
Inter Milan have been installed as overwhelming favourites, with a home win priced at 4/6 by Betfred. A victory for Atalanta is valued at 4/1 by Betfred, who is also offering odds of 3/1 for a draw.
Recent head to head: Inter all the way
Inter Milan have a fine record in this fixture and have won the last five matches against Atalanta. The Nerazzurri did the double last season, with the clash at San Siro ending in a 4-0 victory.
Players to watch: Thuram to strike
Marcus Thuram had led the line well for Inter Milan in the absence of Lautaro Martinez, scoring two Serie A goals so far. The French forward will be the one to watch and is priced at 6/4 by Betfred to get on the score sheet.
Mateo Retegui has settled quickly at Atalanta, scoring three goals already in just two Serie A matches. The forward could be worth keeping an eye on and is priced at 5/2 by Betfred to find the net on Saturday.
Probable line-ups
Martinez and Stefan De Vrij missed Inter Milan’s win over Lecce through injury and remain doubtful for Friday’s clash. Thuram and Mehdi Taremi should partner in attack while Francesco Acerbi should continue at the back.
Atalanta are still likely to be without Lookman and Koopmeiners while Gianluca Scamacca, Rafael Toloi and Saed Kolasinac remain sidelined with injury. Retegui should continue in attack while Ederson is set to retain his place in midfield.
Inter Milan: Sommer, Bastoni, Acerbi, Pavard, Dimarco, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Barella, Darmian, Taremi, Thuram.
Atalanta: Carnesecchi, Djimsiti, Hien, De Roon, Zappacosta, Pasalic, Ederson, Ruggeri, Brescianini, De Ketelaere, Retegui
Anything else catch the eye?
Inter Milan and Atalanta have quality in attack and both teams could be backed to score at 4/6 with Betfred. Over 3.5 goals is priced at 6/4 with Betfred, who is also offering 7/2 for over 4.5 goals.
The Nerazzurri have scored in both halves in the last three meetings with Atalanta and a similar pattern is priced at 13/10 with Betfred. Given the minimal odds for a straight home victory, a win and both teams to score could be considered at 21/10 by Betfred.
This Serie A match between Inter Milan and Atalanta will be played on Aug 30, 2024 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Inter Milan vs Atalanta prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
