Match Details
The match between Atalanta and AC Milan is scheduled to take place on December 6, 2024, at the Gewiss Stadium. It will be a Serie A regular season fixture with both teams vying for crucial points in their pursuit of success. The odds currently favor Atalanta as the local team with a winning probability of 2.05.
Head-to-Head Comparison
When analyzing the historical performance between these two teams, it’s evident that they have had closely contested matches in recent years. In their most recent encounter earlier this year, they played out a draw with a scoreline of 1-1. However, when looking further back into their head-to-head record over the past few seasons, we can see that goals are often plentiful when these sides meet each other.
In previous meetings between Atalanta and AC Milan, there has been an average of three or more goals scored per game. This suggests that spectators can expect an exciting clash filled with attacking intent from both teams.
Team Form: Atalanta
Atalanta enters this match in excellent form having won all six of their last six matches across various competitions without conceding defeat once during this period. Their impressive run includes victories against strong opponents such as AS Roma and Napoli.
Currently sitting second in Serie A standings with 31 points after playing fourteen games so far this season, Atalanta boasts an impressive goal difference of +20 thanks to their prolific attack which has found the net thirty-six times while only conceding sixteen goals.
Their most recent outing saw them secure a convincing away victory against AS Roma where Marten de Roon opened the scoring before Nicolò Zaniolo sealed the win late on by adding another goal to his tally for the campaign.
Team Form: AC Milan
AC Milan has also been in good form recently, winning four of their last six matches and drawing the remaining two. Their attacking prowess was on full display during this period as they scored a total of eighteen goals while conceding seven.
In Serie A, AC Milan currently sits seventh in the standings with 22 points from thirteen games played. They have shown resilience away from home, securing victories against Empoli and Sassuolo while also earning hard-fought draws against Cagliari and Juventus.
Their most recent match saw them dominate Sassuolo with an emphatic 6-1 victory in the Coppa Italia. Samuel Chukwueze led the charge by scoring twice early on before Rafael Leão, Davide Calabria, Tammy Abraham, and Tijjani Reijnders added to the goal tally.
Key Players
For Atalanta, Nicolò Zaniolo has been instrumental in their success this season. The attacker has consistently found himself among the goalscorers and will be looking to continue his impressive run against AC Milan. Another player to watch is Marten de Roon who not only contributes defensively but also poses a threat going forward as evidenced by his recent goal-scoring exploits.
AC Milan’s attack is spearheaded by Álvaro Morata who possesses great skill and finishing ability inside the box. Alongside him is Samuel Chukwueze whose pace and dribbling skills make him a constant danger for opposing defenses.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances, both teams have displayed strong attacking capabilities which should result in an entertaining encounter filled with goalscoring opportunities. However, Atalanta’s defensive solidity could give them an edge over AC Milan considering their superior defensive record throughout this campaign so far.
Prediction: Atalanta vs AC Milan
Atalanta arrives with a great performance at home with 4 consecutive victories and an average of 2 goals scored per match, against a Milan that has a good system that allows it to be competitive, however, the locals will show the class of a Scudetto contender, and will win in Bergamo.
Atalanta 3 – 2 AC Milan
