There are 4 games to look forward to in the Italian Serie A on Sunday afternoon and the first of those takes place at the Gewiss Stadium. Atalanta host AC Milan In a match which could have significant consequences for the top four in Serie A but it is the hosts who are hoping to move into contention, not the visitors.
As things stand in the table ahead of the weekend games, Atalanta are in 6th place with 28 points whereas AC Milan are down in 10th place on 21 points.
Atalanta come into this match having lost 2-1 at Bologna last Sunday in Serie A. Having enjoyed a run of 4 straight wins in all competitions that result will have come as a blow to Atalanta, especially after securing a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League with a big result away to Shakhtar Donetsk.
Atalanta have been inconsistent in Serie A this season and have won 3, drawn 3 and lost 3 of their last 9 league games. However, trends show they are not easy to beat and Atalanta are unbeaten in 25 of their last 29 matches in Serie A. They also entertaining to watch and of their 20 most recent Serie A games, Atalanta have seen 16 in which both teams scored.
In addition, Atalanta have scored at least 2 goals in 17 of their last 22 Serie A games, which is a good attacking record.
AC Milan make the short trip to the Gewiss Stadium having been held to a 0-0 draw at home by Sassuolo last weekend. It was another disappointing result for AC Milan especially having won their previous 2 Serie A games against Parma and Bologna away from home.
Trends show AC Milan are undefeated in their last 4 matches, all of which have been played in Serie A. In addition to the 3 results above, AC Milan picked up a point in a 1-1 home draw against Napoli. Away form in the league shows 2 wins and 3 defeats from their last 5 and 2 of the 3 victories have come in their last 2 away matches.
AC Milan have seen over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of their last 6 away Serie A games and they have found the back of the net in 6 of their last 7 on the road.
Team news and Atalanta have doubts over the fitness of Josip Ilicic and Simon Kjær. Duvan Zapata has resumed training and could be involved in the game.
AC Milan are without the suspended duo of Lucas Paquetá and Theo Hernandez plus the injured Léo Duarte.
This should be a good game to watch and we expect to see both teams find the back of the net. However, with home advantage Atalanta could be the team who come out on top to take maximum points.