Atalanta vs Inter

Atalanta head into the contest sitting 9th in the table with 22 points, but their recent form suggests a team on the rise. Palladino’s side are coming off back-to-back victories and rediscovering the attacking rhythm and intensity that has long defined their identity.

This momentum has been driven by an increasingly sharp frontline, with Atalanta scoring two or more goals in four of their last six outings. At home, they have been particularly difficult to break down, avoiding defeat in seven of their last eight Serie A matches at the Gewiss Stadium.

Despite their strong run, Atalanta face a daunting historical task. Inter have dominated this matchup in recent years, remaining unbeaten against Atalanta in 13 consecutive league meetings and winning the last six Serie A encounters outright.

On three of those occasions, the Nerazzurri have claimed victory by a margin of two goals or more, underlining a clear tactical edge in this fixture. Nevertheless, following last weekend’s 1-0 win over Genoa, Atalanta will be looking to earn three victories in a row [LWLWW].

A 3—4—2—1 formation with Gianluca Scamacca in attack is expected against Inter.

Inter [WLWWW] arrive in Bergamo firmly in control of the title race, sitting top of the standings with 33 points despite having one game in hand. Cristian Chivu’s side has been the league’s most consistent force, losing only eight of their last 48 Serie A matches and remaining unbeaten in 40 of those games.

Their away form has been especially impressive this season, with seven wins from ten league matches on the road, and goals flowing freely. Inter have scored in each of their last nine away football fixtures in Serie A and, strikingly, have netted two or more goals in six straight league matches against Atalanta.

However, recent trends also point toward an open contest. Over 2.5 goals have been recorded in five of Inter’s last six away matches, reflecting their attacking confidence but also occasional defensive exposure when playing at high tempo.

Ultimately, Atalanta’s home resilience and current form suggest they are capable of making this a genuine battle. However, Inter’s psychological dominance in the head-to-head, combined with their consistency and firepower away from home, gives them a clear edge on paper.

A 3—5—2 formation with Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram in attack is expected against La Dea.