Atalanta take on the visitors AC Milan in the round 15 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Friday, November 6th at Gewiss Stadium (Bergamo).
Atalanta have been striving to retain the high standards they reached last season. After some middling campaigns following their meteoric rise in Serie A, the patience of fans and faith of the management were rewarded. Although they fell short in the Coppa Italia final, losing to Juventus once again, their journey to that stage was commendable. Furthermore, they secured a top-four finish in Serie A and, most impressively, won the Europa League. The summer saw changes to the squad: Gianluca Scamacca suffered a long-term injury, and Teun Koopmeiners was sold. However, Atalanta remained active in the transfer market, bringing in several reinforcements. Early in the season, the team experienced challenges, losing to Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup (0-2) and collecting just seven points from their first six Serie A games. Yet since October, they have been in scintillating form, winning every league match and making a successful return to the Champions League. Their dominance was on display in a 2-0 victory over Roma last weekend, underlining their current strength.
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AC Milan’s recent struggles stem from their own decisions. Under Stefano Pioli, they not only won Serie A but also returned to the Champions League, even reaching the semifinals. However, their inability to reclaim the Scudetto and underwhelming European performances last season led to Pioli's dismissal. Paulo Fonseca was appointed as his replacement, but his start was far from smooth. Fonseca managed his first win only in his fourth attempt, and that was against lowly Venezia. Yet, Milan have shown flashes of brilliance under his tenure, with victories over Inter and Real Madrid providing some respite. Despite inconsistency, the Rossoneri are currently enjoying a winning streak. Their confidence is growing, as evidenced by a 3-0 demolition of Empoli in Serie A and a 6-1 thrashing of Sassuolo in the Coppa Italia.
Milan have historically had the upper hand in recent clashes with Atalanta. However, last season the Bergamaschi managed to take four points from six in Serie A and knocked their rivals out of the Coppa Italia. Atalanta look more stable and confident, particularly at home, where their form has been impeccable. Their tactical cohesion under Gian Piero Gasperini and the clinical finishing of their attacking players make them slight favorites. Milan, while dangerous on their day, have been inconsistent, and their defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by the hosts.
Prediction for the match: Atalanta to win.
