AC Milan vs Atalanta Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Serie A

AC Milan vs Atalanta Predicted Lineups

• Tournament: Serie A
• Date: Sunday, 20 April 2025
• Kick-off Time: 6:45 pm GMT
• Venue: San Siro, Milan, Italy

Matchday 33 of the 2024/25 Serie A season will include AC Milan welcoming Atalanta at the iconic San Siro Stadium on Monday evening. Milan is in a spot of bother at the moment, sitting in the ninth place, five points off the European places. Atalanta, on the other hand, is in third place with 61 points and looks set to qualify for the Champions League next season. The AC Milan vs Atalanta fixture is always one of the most anticipated fixtures on the Italian football calendar, and this time should be no different.

AC Milan will not be satisfied with how the recent games have played out. In the last six games, the Rossonerri has managed three victories, two draws, and one defeat. Milan fans will remember this season as one filled with several memorable moments and victories, but also one with inconsistencies. A European spot looks too far an objective to achieve at the moment, but that will not stop Milan from finishing the season strong.

Milan has scored 1.6 goals per game and conceded 1.2 goals per game in Serie A so far. Atalanta has also endured a tough time lately. The club has accumulated two victories, three defeats, and a draw in the last six outings. During this period, Atalanta has scored six goals and conceded four.

Atalanta was in a decent position to challenge for the title not so long ago, but inconsistent results have completely derailed the title charge. Gian Piero Gasperini will be determined not to lose out on third place.

As always, Atalanta is up there with the highest scoring teams in the league, with 2 goals per game so far, which is the second most behind only Inter Milan. Mateo Retegui is the top scorer in the league, scoring 23 goals.

AC Milan Team News

Sergio Conceicao will have several players absent for this fixture due to fitness issues. Emerson Royal, Kyle Walker, Mike Maignan, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Santiago Gimenez will also have to sit out. The Portuguese coach will have a big headache dealing with these absentees.

Atalanta Team News

Gian Piero Gasperini will also have his fair share of troubles when it comes to selecting his playing XI against Milan on Sunday evening. Charles De Ketelaere, Gianluca Scamacca, Giorgio Scalvini, Marco Palestra, Sead Kolasinac, and Stefan Posch will not be available.

AC Milan vs Atalanta Predicted Lineups

AC Milan Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Sportiello

Defenders: Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic

Midfielders: Jimenez, Reijnders, Fofana, Hernandez

Forwards: Pulisic, Jovic, Leao

Atalanta Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Carnesecchi

Defenders: Toloi, Hien, Djimsiti

Midfielders: Bellanova, de Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta

Forwards: Pasalic, Retegui, Lookman

AC Milan vs Atalanta H2H Record

Overall, in the last five games between the two sides, Atalanta has won three games, Milan has won a single match, while one game ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in AC Milan vs Atalanta

Mateo Retegui (Atalanta)

Not even the most optimistic of Atalanta fans would have expected this kind of season from Mateo Retegui. The 25-year-old joined Atalanta from Genoa in the summer and has instantly clicked into the system of Gian Piero Gasperini. He has collected 23 goals and five assists in the Serie A season and is in line to capture the Italian Golden Boot at the end of the campaign. He has registered 2.1 xG in the last five games.

Rafael Leao (AC Milan)

Leao has been far from his usual best this season, but Leao tends to always turn up against Atalanta. Leao has seven goals and eight assists this season in the league. The 25-year-old would have hoped for a better return at this point in the season. However, Milan fans will be able to forget all the underwhelming displays if the winger manages to create havoc for the Atalanta backline. He has 0.4 xG in his last five games.

AC Milan vs Atalanta Prediction

Atalanta has held the upper hand over AC Milan in recent encounters between the two sides. The visitors will be confident in continuing that superiority over the 19-time Italian champions.

Predicted Score: AC Milan 1-3 Atalanta

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