Prediction: Atalanta vs Inter Milan
Conclusion: Away win
Best odds: 1/1
Bookmaker: ZetBet
Inter Milan’s chase for the Scudetto advances on Sunday with a brief trip to Bergamo, where they will meet Atalanta BC in a match that wraps up the Serie A schedule for 2025.
Both teams, referred to as the Nerazzurri, face off in a contest historically dominated by the Milan side, who aim to uphold their superiority over La Dea.
Inter Milan
Inter reclaimed the top position in Serie A with a hard-fought 2-1 win against Genoa, placing them a point ahead of AC Milan and two clear of reigning champions Napoli. This victory came shortly before their excursion to Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa Italiana, where Cristian Chivu’s side was unable to secure any silverware after losing to Bologna in the semi-final via a penalty shootout.
The defeat has led to renewed skepticism regarding Chivu’s ability to navigate high-pressure situations, following earlier losses against Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Milan, Juventus, and Napoli. However, against lower-tier opponents, Inter has been relentless, scoring abundantly in recent fixtures—four goals against Como and two apiece against Pisa and Genoa—cementing their rank as Serie A’s most attacking force.
Now, Inter shifts its attention to Atalanta, a team they have consistently outperformed in the recent past. They have clinched victory in the last six league encounters and remain unbeaten in 13. To bolster their morale, Inter has emerged victorious in their concluding Serie A match of the year in six of the last seven seasons.
Team News
Hakan Calhanoglu and Matteo Darmian are back from injury, but three crucial players are still unavailable. Francesco Acerbi is sidelined due to a thigh issue, Denzel Dumfries is expected to be out for an extended period following ankle surgery, and Yoan-Ange Bonny is recuperating from a knee sprain. Marcus Thuram is anticipated to partner with Lautaro Martinez in attack, with the captain in excellent form—having scored in his last three league outings and contributing to nine goals in 12 prior Serie A matches against Atalanta.
Atalanta
Atalanta has faced challenges in year-ending fixtures, securing just one win in their last five, and facing Inter is not the ideal way to end 2025. They have struggled to score in half of their last eight home matches against their local rivals and haven’t defeated Inter in the league since November 2018.
Nonetheless, optimism is growing under new manager Raffaele Palladino. His team narrowly triumphed over Genoa in their latest Serie A match, while Inter was occupied with Supercoppa commitments. Despite having a man advantage for nearly the entirety of the match, Atalanta required a stoppage-time goal from Isak Hien to seal the win. That result propelled them into the upper half of the standings, and following a significant victory against Chelsea earlier this month, they are on track for a top-eight finish in the Champions League race.
With four straight home victories across all competitions, La Dea have a reason to feel they can challenge Inter, even though this represents their toughest test thus far.
Team News
Ademola Lookman, who was once a summer target for Inter, is unavailable due to AFCON duties, as is defender Odilon Kossounou. Gianluca Scamacca is set to lead the attack, having scored five goals since Palladino’s appointment and having found the net in both of his last two league matches against Inter—though those were over two years ago.
Berat Djimsiti, Mitchel Bakker, and former Inter wing-back Raoul Bellanova are still out of action.
Head-to-Head
Inter and Atalanta have clashed 142 times in Serie A, with Inter claiming victory in 67 matches, Atalanta winning 27, and 48 encounters ending in draws. Inter remains unbeaten in the last 13 league matchups, having won six consecutively, while Atalanta’s last win dates back to November 2018.
At the Gewiss Stadium, Inter boasts a strong history, rendering them clear favorites historically.
Conclusion
Atalanta’s recent revival under Palladino brings hope, but their confidence seems tenuous, and key injuries may prove detrimental. Inter, with the league’s most formidable offensive lineup and a history of dominance in this fixture, is in a strong position to extend their winning streak.
It may not be an easy task, but the visitors are anticipated to depart Bergamo with all three points.
Conclusion: Away win
Best odds: 1/1
Bookmaker: ZetBet
Published: 2025-12-26 13:45:00
source: www.soccernews.com
