Article: Atalanta vs AC Milan
Written by: Reagan Oluoch
Date Published: 06-12-2024
Atalanta vs AC Milan Serie A Week 15 Betting Prediction, Odds, and Stats
The Atalanta vs AC Milan Serie A Round 15 is an exciting fixture as Atalanta welcomes AC Milan to their backyard, hoping to claim the top spot. The showdown provides an intriguing prospect for the hosts to go top of the Serie A table.
Our in-depth preview will dissect the match dynamics, key player insights, tactical approaches, and potential outcomes.
Key Takeaways
- Atalanta hosts AC Milan in a midweek fixture at Gewiss Stadium scheduled for 6th December 2024 at 19:45 UTC.
- Both Atalanta and AC Milan have played out 45 draws.
- Atalanta have won each of their last eight games.
- Atalanta are undefeated in their last three meetings against AC Milan.
- We predict Atalanta to continue their home form and pick up a win.
League | Match | Date | Stadium |
Serie A | Atalanta vs AC Milan | 6th of December, 19:45 UTC | Gewiss Stadium |
Atalanta vs AC Milan Serie A News
The Black and Blues are currently among Europe’s most dominant teams. Atalanta boasts eight consecutive victories heading into this match, including a triumph over current table-toppers Napoli. The sides are currently on a 13-match unbeaten streak across all competitions. Their last defeat was a 3-2 loss to Como back in September.
Meanwhile, AC Milan has struggled to find its rhythm in the league during this campaign. Nevertheless, they enter this fixture riding a wave of three consecutive victories, highlighted by an emphatic 6-1 triumph over Sassuolo in the Coppa Italia.
The Rossoneri currently sit in seventh place in the standings and find themselves six points away from a UEFA Champions League qualification spot for the upcoming season. They must regain their focus and improve quickly, as any missteps moving forward could prove extremely costly.
Atalanta vs AC Milan Serie A Week 15: Current Form
Atalanta came off an impressive 2-0 away win against AS Roma. On the other hand, AC Milan entered the match after an emphatic Coppa Italia 6-1 win over Sassuolo.
Atalanta News: Current Form
Atalanta clinched the UEFA Europa League title last season. A challenging summer marked by transfer-related controversies led to a sluggish start this year. However, that initial hesitation has transformed into a resurgence of their signature aggressive and dynamic playing style.
Under Gian Piero Gasperini’s continued tactical evolution this season, the home team sits just behind Napoli in the standings, separated by a single point. Their impressive 2-0 victory against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico last weekend extended their remarkable run to eleven wins and one draw in their previous twelve matches across all competitions.
AC Milan News: Current Form
After Stefano Pioli’s exit during the summer, AC Milan brought in Paulo Fonseca, who had been impressive at the helm of Lille. The fanbase showed limited enthusiasm for this selection, and he’s been working to win them over this season. The team needs to work on breaking into the top six following an inconsistent start to his leadership.
The Rossoneri recently showcased their strength by demolishing Serie B outfit Sassuolo with a commanding six-one victory at San Siro in the Coppa Italia Round of 16.
Their form has significantly improved since their challenging early weeks. In the ten matches following the October international break, they’ve only tasted defeat once, against table-toppers Napoli.
Atalanta vs AC Milan – Head-to-Head Stats
In their 126-match head-to-head history, AC Milan has significantly dominated Atalanta, securing 55 victories compared to Atalanta’s 26 wins, with 45 encounters ending in draws.
Atalanta vs AC Milan Serie A Predicted Lineups
Sports news reveals that Giorgio Scalvini and Gianluca Scamacca’s ACL injuries complicated the team’s summer. But both players are approaching full fitness and nearing their return to the squad. On the other hand, Paulo Fonseca faces challenges balancing Milan’s deep, attack-heavy squad, seeking the optimal tactical configuration to maximize player potential.
Atalanta Lineup:
Carnesecchi (GK), Koussounou, Hien, Kolasinac, Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri, De Ketelaere, Lookman, Retegui
AC Milan Lineup:
Maignan (GK), Emerson Royal, Gabbia, Thiaw, Hernandez, Fofana, Reijnders, Musah, Pulisic, Leao, Alvaro Morata
Atalanta vs AC Milan Betting Prediction
Atalanta is currently in excellent form, having won their last eight matches across all competitions and scoring a remarkable 26 goals in that span. Given their current momentum and scoring ability, our betting offers predict a home win for Atalanta at 1.955.
AC Milan has shown resilience in their recent matches, scoring in most games. Meanwhile, Atalanta has also had mixed results regarding BTTS, with 40% of their last ten games resulting in both teams scoring. Given the attacking prowess of both teams, our betting strategies point towards a BTTS for this match at 1.58.
Summary Atalanta vs AC Milan Serie A
Atalanta and AC Milan are in fantastic attacking form, making their upcoming match thrilling. Atalanta is second in Serie A with 36 goals in 14 matches, while Milan has scored three or more goals in five of their last six games. Expect an exciting, high-scoring encounter between these two dynamic teams.
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