One of the most exciting pairings in Serie A awaits us this Friday evening, when Atalanta BC hosts its Lombardian rivals, AC Milan, at Gewiss Stadium. Both teams are in good form, as Atalanta comes with an eight-match winning streak, while Milan is also increasingly regaining its form.
Atalanta BC Form and Outlook
Atalanta BC has performed lavishly so far this season. They have won eight in a row, with which they are in competition for the Scudetto. Their most recent victory was against Roma, where captain Marten De Roon and ex-Roma Nicolo Zaniolo also scored. Atalanta currently have the most goals in the Italian league and have scored at least two goals in their last 11 home league games.
One of the team's key players is Charles De Ketelaere, who transferred from AC Milan and also performed well in the Champions League during the 6-1 victory against Young Boys. Atalanta are currently one of the automatic Champions League qualifiers and are excelling on all fronts.
Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who is forced to spend his second match away from the bench, can work with almost the entire squad, with the exception of Gianluca Scamacca, who is still working on his rehabilitation. Atalanta's top scorer Mateo Retegui will once again form a dangerous attacking trio with Ademola Lookman and De Ketelaere.
AC Milan's Form and Prospects
AC Milan had a shaky start to the league compared to last season, but recently they are starting to get into shape. The Rossoneri are in seventh place and had a 3-0 win over Empoli in their last league game. The team's coach, Paulo Fonseca, also excelled in the Champions League, as they won at Real Madrid's home.
Milan's defense has become more and more stable recently, they have not conceded a goal in six of their last ten league games. In the victory against Empoli, Tijjani Reijnders was able to score a double, while they also excelled against Sassuolo in the Coppa Italia, winning 6-1, advancing to the quarter-finals.
As a guest, Milan has only been able to win two champions from six matches so far, which complicates their situation in the clash against Atalanta. However, the team's form is gradually improving and the victory in Vienna boosted their confidence.
Paulo Fonseca starts the match against Atalanta with his best starting line-up, only Ismael Bennacer, Alessandro Florenzi and Luka Jovic are unavailable, while Mike Maignan and Theo Hernandez have also returned to training.
Expected Starting Teams
Atalanta BC (3-4-2-1):
- Goalkeeper: Carnesecchi
- Defense: Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac
- Midfield: Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri
- Forwards: De Ketelaere, Lookman
- Striker: Retegui
AC Milan (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Maignan
- Defense: Emerson, Gabbia, Thiaw, Hernandez
- Midfield: Fofana, Reijnders
- Forwards: Chukwueze, Pulisic, Leao
- Striker: Morata
Match Prediction and Tipmix Tips
Atalanta is extremely strong at home, but due to Milan's stabilizing defense and their improving offensive game, a close match is expected.
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Summary
The clash between Atalanta BC and AC Milan is a promising pairing where both teams want to prove themselves. Atalanta would continue their winning streak, while it offers Milan a chance to advance.