Atalanta continue their pursuit of leaders Napoli as they host AC Milan in a Friday night Serie A fixture. Both teams have impressed lately but the Bergamo club appear to be playing slightly better at the moment and given their recent record in this fixture, should have the upper hand.
After winning the Europa League last season, Atalanta have gone up another level this term. They are currently in the Serie A title race, sitting second in the table, just one point behind leaders Napoli.
Atalanta are looking almost unstoppable at the moment and have won their last eight matches across all competitions, including a 2-0 victory over Roma last time out. Gian Piero Gasperini’s team have looked sharp going forward and have scored in the first half in two of their last three matches.
AC Milan also appear to be coming into some form at the moment, winning their last three matches across all competitions. Paulo Fonseca’s men beat Empoli 3-1 in their previous Serie A fixture before running out 6-1 winners over Sassuolo in the Coppa Italia.
Although things appear good overall for AC Milan, they have only picked up two wins from their last five Serie A matches. The Rossoneri have also claimed just two wins from six away matches so far, although they have scored in the first half four times in that run.
How the bookies view it: Atalanta favoured to win
The bookies have installed Atalanta as overwhelming favourites, with a home win priced at 17/20 by Kwiff to claim the win. A victory for AC Milan is valued at 23/10 by Kwiff, who are also offering 85/40 for a draw.
Head to head: Atalanta with recent edge
AC Milan have a 25-12 advantage with 16 draws from 53 previous matches against Atalanta. However, the Bergamo club claimed two victories and a draw from three meetings last season, winning 3-2 at Gewiss Stadium.
Players to watch: Unstoppable Retegui
Mateo Retegui continues to impress for Atalanta this season and has scored 12 Serie A goals already. The striker will be the one to watch and is priced at 6/4 by Kwiff to get on the score sheet.
Tijani Reijnders has contributed his fair share of goals from midfield and has been on target seven times in the last eight matches for AC Milan. He could be worth keeping an eye on at 5/1 by Kwiff.
Probable line-ups
Gianluca Scamacca remains the only absentee for Atalanta as the striker remains sidelined with injury. Retegui and Ademola Lookman should continue in attack while Isak Hein is set to feature at the back.
The likes of Christian Pulisic, Alvaro Morata and Mattia Gabbia started on the bench in the Coppa Italia and should return to the team on Saturday. Reijnders, Rafael Leao and Samuel Chukwueze should retain their place in the team after scoring in midweek.
Atalanta: Carnesecchi, Kolasinac, Hein, Kossounou, Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri, De Ketelaere, Lookman, Retegui
AC Milan: Maignan, Hernandez, Thiaw, Gabbia, Royal, Fofana, Reijnders, Chukwueze, Pulisic, Leao, Morata
Anything else catch the eye?
There have been over 3.5 goals in four of AC Milan’s last six matches across all competitions and a repeat is priced at 31/20 by Kwiff. Over 2.5 goals is priced at 13/20 by Kwiff, who are also offering 4/7 on both teams to score.
Atalanta and AC Milan have both scored in the first half in their last three meetings, a similar pattern could be considered at 13/5.
This Serie A match between Atalanta and AC Milan will be played on Dec 6, 2024 and kick off at 19:45. Check below for our tipsters best Atalanta vs AC Milan prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
