AC Milan vs Atalanta Prediction and Betting Tips - Odds, H2H and Preview

Sunday’s Serie A action sees a clash in the race for European football between high-flying Atalanta and AC Milan.

The hosts, AC Milan have underwhelmed, sitting in 9th spot, outside of the European spots and separated from the title race between Inter and Napoli. On the other hand, Atalanta have been one of the surprise packages in Italian football, occupying 3rd spot in the Serie A table. With five points separating themselves and 7th placed Roma, Atalanta look likely to secure European football in what has been a special season.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• AC Milan have scored 10 goals in their last five matches

• AC Milan have lost once in their last five matches

• Atalanta have failed to score in three out of their last five matches

• Atalanta are unbeaten in their last four meetings with AC Milan

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

AC Milan have been uncharacteristic this season, with the red half of Milan sitting in 9th spot. In recent weeks, Sergio Conceicao’s side have been relatively inconsistent, winning twice, drawing twice, and losing once. The last time out for Milan was an emphatic 4-0 victory against Udinese as they continue to chase down 6th spot.

Their opponents, Atalanta, despite their league position, have not been in the best form, losing three straight games. However, Atalanta made their way back into the win column last time out as they defeated Bologna 2-0 in a dominant home performance.

Mateo Retegui will be one to watch in this fixture, the Italian striker having scored 23 goals and providing five assists in 30 Serie A appearances this season. The 25-year-old comes into this clash with Milan on strong form, having scored and assisted against Bologna.

AC Milan Preview

AC Milan Predicted Lineup (3-4-3): Maignan, Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Sottil, Reijnders, Fofana, Hernandez, Pulisic, Jovic, Leao.

AC Milan come into face Atlanta with key injuries in defence as right-sided defensive duo Kyle Walker, and Emerson Royal are set to miss the meeting due to injury.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is also out, while Mike Maignan and Alex Jimenez are doubts after coming off in the previous fixture due to injuries.

Atalanta Preview

Atalanta Predicted Lineup (3-4-3): Carnesecchi, Djimsiti, Hien, Erlic, Bellanova, de Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta, Pasalic, Retegui, Lookman.

Atalanta will be without several of their key players as they meet Milan - Charles De Ketelaera, Gianluca Scamacca, Marco Palestra, and Giorgio Scalvini look unlikely to return from the sideline for the fixture.

Sead Kolasinac will also miss the game after suffering a cruciate ligament injury in the previous game against Bologna.

Head-To-Head

Being two teams at the top of the Serie A table, AC Milan and Atalanta have met on numerous occasions. Within 28 meetings, AC Milan and Atalanta are neck and neck, with both teams winning 10 games compared to eight draws.

Recent Meetings: • 26th February 2023 – Milan 2-0 Atalanta

• 9th December 2023 – Atalanta 3-2 Milan

• 10th January 2024 – Milan 1-2 Atalanta

• 25th February 2024 – Milan 1-1 Atalanta

• 6th December 2024 – Atalanta 2-1 Milan

Betting Tips For AC Milan vs Atalanta

Despite usual proceedings, AC Milan have struggled throughout this season, and with the chequered flag in sight, Atalanta are a team in form and with everything to play for. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Atalanta to win. Odds of 6/4 from PariMatch means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £25.

Where To Watch

This match will be broadcast live on TNT in the UK. • Date: Sunday, 20 April • Kick-off Time: 19:45 GMT • Channel: TNT Sports 1

Prediction

AC Milan 1-2 Atalanta