Prediction Of Atalanta BC Vs. AC Milan: Heavy Test Of Two Unbeaten Teams In Serie A

Atalanta, unbeaten in Serie A until the 14th week (photo: x @Atalanta_BC)

JAKARTA - Bergamo will be the fierce duel stage between two tough teams, Atalanta BC and AC Milan, on Friday night 6 December. Both teams are in brilliant performance without defeat in recent matches, making this match highly anticipated by Serie A fans.

Atalanta is currently in their best form. After beating AS Roma 2-0 at Stadio Olimpico, they recorded eight consecutive wins in Serie A. This achievement put them in second place, only one point adrift of leaders.

Goals from captain Marten De Roon and former Roma player Nicolo Zaniolo confirmed Atalanta's dominance in midfield. Gian Piero Gasperini's team have now scored 30 points from 14 matches, their best in club history.

One of the keys to Atalanta's success this season is the sharpness of their attack line. Mateo Retegui, who is now leading Serie A's list of top goalscorers, will again be a mainstay on the front lines alongside Ademola Lookman and former Milan player Charles De Ketelaere.

Although Gasperini had to be absent from the sidelines due to suspension, his smart strategy would still be an important factor in this match.

Meanwhile, AC Milan is also in a positive trend. A 3-0 win over Empoli and a success in defeating Real Madrid in the Champions League is proof of their revival. However, Milan are still stuck in seventh place in the standings, nine points behind their city rivals, Inter Milan.

Coach Paulo Fonseca hopes his team can continue this positive momentum. Tijjani Reijnders, the mainstay midfielder who scored two goals against Empoli, is again expected to look slick. On the front lines, Rafael Leao's combination, Christian Pulisic, and Samu Chukwueze will be a serious threat to Atalanta's defense.

Milan had an unconvincing record in this season's away game, winning only two of six games. However, a 6-1 win over Sassuolo in the Coppa Italia could be an additional motivation for the team.

Atalanta had an impressive record at home, scoring at least two goals in their last 11 games at the Gewiss Stadium. Meanwhile, Milan had to improve their away record if they wanted to get a positive result.

Interestingly, this match brought together four players with the contribution of the most goals in Serie A this season: De Ketelaere and Lookman from Atalanta, as well as Leao and Pulisic from Milan.

Atalanta almost had a full squad in this match, although Gianluca Scamacca and Davide Zappacosta are still doubtful.

AC Milan is also in almost full condition, with only Ismael Bennacer, Alessandro Florenzi, and Luka Jovic absent.

This match is predicted to be tight, considering both teams have sharp attack lines. Atalanta is favored for playing at home and is in outstanding form. However, Milan has experience and quality to surprise the hosts.

Forecast of the line-up

Atalanta: Carnesecchi, Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Rugeni, De Ketelaere, Lookman, Retegui

AC Milan: Maignan, Emerson, Gabbia, Thiaw, Hernandez, Fofana, Reijnders, Chukwueze, Pulisic, Leao, Morata