Atalanta have emerged as a serious contender for the Serie A title this season, as they have kicked on excellently following their Europa League triumph in 2023-24.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side moved within a point of Napoli at the top of the standings on Monday following a pulsating 2-0 win on the road against Roma.
AC Milan will present another stern test of Atalanta’s title credentials, as the Italian giants come into this round after going four without defeat.
Odds
In-form Atalanta will be a clear favorite on Friday, as they are priced up at -102. AC Milan will be among the outside selections on the moneyline at +277.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Atalanta | -102 |
| Draw | +278 |
| AC Milan | +277 |
Atalanta Unbeaten in Three Against Milan
| Total | Atalanta | AC Milan | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 37 | 12 | 16 | 9 |
| Serie A Games | 36 | 11 | 16 | 9 |
| Goals | 92 | 41 | 51 |
Atalanta holds the narrow advantage based on recent clashes between the sides, winning two of the last three meetings.
That includes a 3-2 success in this exact fixture last season. Their current run is their best against Milan since between 2019-2021, and it also ended a five-game winless sequence against the former champions.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 2.75 Goals @ -114
Atalanta vs. AC Milan Key Stats
- Atalanta have won more than 30 points after 14 rounds of Serie A matches for the first time in their history.
- Atalanta have recorded eight straight wins in Serie A for the second time in their history.
- AC Milan have kept successive league clean sheets for the first time since March 2024.
Atalanta Team News
Atalanta’s excellent form this season is made even more impressive given that they have been without two key stars. Davide Zappacosta is nearing a return to action following a calf injury. However, last season’s top-scorer Gianluca Scamacca is out until April.
Possible Lineup
Marco Carnesecchi (GK); Isak Hinen, Odilon Kossounou, Sead Kolasinac, Raoul Bellanova, Ederson, Marten de Roon, Matteo Ruggeri, Charles De Ketelaere, Ademola Lookman, Mateo Retegui
AC Milan Team News
Milan will be without a number of stars for the trip to Atalanta on Friday. Luka Jovic isn’t set to return until the New Year, while Ismael Bennacer is still a few weeks away from a comeback. Alessandro Florenzi is out for the season.
Possible Lineup
Mike Maignan (GK); Emerson, Malick Thiaw, Fikayo Tomori, Theo Hernandez, Youssef Fofana, Tijani Reijnders, Christian Pulisic, Alvaro Morata, Rafael Leao, Tammy Abraham
Atalanta vs. AC Milan Prediction
Atalanta’s start to the new season has been incredibly impressive, and their morale will be sky high after winning eight on the bounce.
They are incredibly short on the moneyline this weekend, but for good reason. Top spot could await for Gasperini’s side.
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