Ace Football previews the Serie A match between Inter Milan and Atalanta, and offers the latest stats, tips, and team news.
Perhaps the biggest clash on Monday night sees Inter Milan lock horns with neighbors Atalanta in a Serie A match.
All eyes will be on the San Siro to see if Inter can keep their title charge going against the free-scoring Atalanta. Both sides want all three points, knowing the impact a victory on Monday could have on their respective campaigns.
It should be an enticing affair as Italy’s two top-scoring clubs square off. Inter have been solid at home this season, but Atalanta have tightened up at the back lately and are still firing in the goals at an almost merciless rate.
Inter Milan Form & Stats
Antonio Conte’s men are on a six-match winning run, which includes a 3-0 triumph over arch-rivals AC Milan. This run of form has granted them a three-point cushion at the top of the standings, with a game in hand. A first league title since 2010, therefore, is looking stronger than ever.
Despite an underwhelming 2-1 win at Parma last time out, Inter have reason to hope for better on Monday. The 18-time Italian champions have been formidable at home, having won each of their last nine league games. There are also no major injury concerns or European competition to worry about, leaving them with an advantage over Atalanta.
Inter’s attackers, in particular, have flourished recently. Romelu Lukaku, who assisted each of Alexis Sanchez’s match-winning goals against Parma, has been in resounding form over the last few weeks. Lautaro Martinez is also looking handy, with three goals in his last three starts for the Nerazzurri.
Key Team Stats
- Won their last 9 home league games.
- Won 15 of their last 18 league games overall (D2 L1).
- Only beaten Atalanta once in their last 6 league games (D4 L1).
- Under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 games against Atalanta in all competitions.
- Romelu Lukaku has managed 4 goals and 5 assists in his last 4 appearances.
- Lautaro Martinez has scored 3 goals in his last 3 starts.
Atalanta Form & Stats
One team to really turn it up lately is Atalanta. The Bergamo-based side have overcome a sluggish start to the season to climb up to fifth-place in Serie A. Just a point against Inter will move them back ahead of Roma into the top-four and on course for Champions League qualification for the third season in a row.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have also held Inter to stalemates in each of their last three visits to San Siro. Despite their glowing goalscoring reputation, Atalanta scored just a single goal as the two sides settled for a 1-1 draw last year and two goalless stalemates in 2018 and 2019.
This could be worth bearing in mind, even though La Dea thrashed Crotone 5-1 in their last outing. The quality and depth in their squad are great, with 13 players with at least one goal and assist this season, and they’ve also bagged clean sheets in their last four away games.
Key Team Stats
- On a 4-match winning run.
- Unbeaten in 21 of their last 23 games in all competitions.
- Drawn their last 3 away league games against Inter Milan.
- Kept clean sheets in each of their last 4 away games in all competitions.
- Luis Muriel has managed 4 goals and 5 assists in his last 6 league games.
Team News
Inter Milan
Out: Stefano Sensi.
Doubts: N/A.
Atalanta
Out: Sam Lammers, Bosko Sutalo.
Doubts: N/A.
Predicted Line-up
(Note: The image will change to the official XI once they’re both announced)
Top Goalscorers in Serie A
Head-To-Head Record
Below are some head-to-head stats on each team’s recent form in Serie A.
Betting Tips
* DC:12 – Double Chance on Home Team (Inter Milan)
More Odds
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