Atalanta Hosts AC Milan: Preview, Predictions, Team Updates
Atalanta BC will host AC Milan in a crucial Serie A match this Tuesday. AC Milan, after recently losing their top spot in the league, aims to bounce back against their rivals. They currently sit five points ahead of Atalanta in the Serie A standings.
Match Preview: Atalanta vs. AC Milan
Despite being unbeaten this season, Atalanta struggles with a series of draws. Under the guidance of coach Ivan Juric, they have drawn six of their eight league matches. Their latest outing ended in a 1-1 draw against Cremonese, where Marco Brescianini’s late strike canceled out an opener by Jamie Vardy.
Atalanta has drawn five consecutive league matches and seven of their last eleven games across all competitions. Their attackers, Nikola Krstovic and Gianluca Scamacca, have not found the net recently, as the team has scored only twice since October. The return of Ademola Lookman from absence may boost their attacking options, but they face a tough challenge against AC Milan’s robust defense.
Recent Meetings
Last season, Atalanta performed well against AC Milan, winning both home and away. This success helped them finish higher in the league than their Lombardy rivals. Milan, however, has not fared well in recent matches between the two sides, having lost four of the last five encounters. Nonetheless, they will arrive in Bergamo determined to regain stability after a frustrating draw with Pisa.
Team News
- Atalanta is mostly healthy, with only Mitchel Bakker and Giorgio Scalvini unavailable.
- Marten de Roon may shift back to midfield, giving Honest Ahanor a chance to start in defense.
- Lookman competes for a spot with Kamaldeen Sulemana, Lazar Samardzic, and Charles De Ketelaere.
- AC Milan faces injury issues, including the absence of Christian Pulisic.
- Santiago Gimenez may lose his starting position due to poor performance against Pisa.
- Adrien Rabiot, Pervis Estupinan, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek are also sidelined.
Predictions and Expectations
As both teams prepare for this showdown, AC Milan’s recent unbeaten streak could serve them well. Atalanta’s series of draws may finally end, but a match against such a resilient opponent will not be simple. Predictions lean towards a narrow victory for AC Milan, potentially highlighting their defensive strength and attacking potential.
With the stakes high, this clash promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for crucial points in the Serie A. Only time will tell if Atalanta can regain their winning form or if AC Milan will reinforce their superiority in this regional rivalry.
