Match preview
AC Milan will face a significant uphill battle to retain their Serie A title this season as they travel to Atalanta in Serie A matchday 2.
Milan kicked off their title defence last time out with a victory against Udinese by 4 goals to 2. However, they need to maintain momentum from the start of the season if they hope to challenge for the title again.
Since 2016, AC MIlan’s foray at the Gewiss Stadium has only resulted in one league defeat. While three games at the stadium have resulted in three wins. And during the preseason, Pioli’s squad scored at least two or more goals in every game.
However, they currently can’t boast of an impressive defensive record. They allowed two goals at home to Udinese last weekend. This means there is a possibility for Atalanta to cause a threat.
Atalanta netted twice at Sampdoria last week showing that their four pre-season games form where they scored 17 goals wasn’t a fluke. This game is a solid option for both teams to pick up a goal.
Milan’s 14 away wins were more than all other teams combined— even when considering Atalanta’s scoring ability. Consequently, Milan were able to clinch the title.Also of note is Atalanta struggled at home last season— only four of their games ended in wins.
Atalanta vs AC Milan H2H
AC Milan  | 2 – 0 |  Atalanta |
Atalanta  | 2 – 3 |  AC Milan |
Atalanta  | 0 – 2 |  AC Milan |
AC Milan  | 0 – 3 |  Atalanta |
AC Milan  | 1 – 1 |  Atalanta |
Atalanta vs AC Milan form guide
Atalanta’ last 5 games – LLLLW
Sampdoria  | 0 – 2 |  Atalanta |
Valencia  | 2 – 1 |  Atalanta |
Newcastle  | 1 – 0 |  Atalanta |
Atalanta  | 0 – 1 |  Empoli |
AC Milan  | 2 – 0 |  Atalanta |
AC Milan’ last 5 games – WWWWW
 AC Milan | 4 – 2 |  Udinese |
 Vicenza | 1 – 6 |  AC Milan |
 Marseille | 0 – 2 |  AC Milan |
 AC Milan | 5 – 0 |  Wolfsberger AC |
 Sassuolo | 0 – 3 |  AC Milan |
Key facts
- Atalanta’s recent games have involved goals with each of their last seven.
- Three of AC Milan’s last matches, both teams scored, and six ended with more than 2.5 goals.
- Sandro Tonali has scored three goals in AC Milan’s last two matches.
Atalanta vs AC Milan prediction
Here are what we think are likely to happen in this fixture:
- AC MILAN WIN OR DRAW @ 1.45
- OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 1.75
