In a bid to extend their commanding nine-point lead at the top of Serie A, Inter vs Atalanta will take place at San Siro tonight. The encounter marks their first meeting since November last year. Goals from Hakan Calhanoglu and Lautaro Martinez secured a 2-1 away victory for the Nerazzurri.
Inter Milan enters the clash riding high on their flawless record in 2024, having thrashed Lecce 4-0 away from home over the weekend. Star striker Martinez netted his 24th and 25th goals of the campaign. Davide Frattesi and Stefan de Vrij also found the back of the net. This victory marked Inter’s 10th consecutive win since the start of the year, maintaining their impeccable form.
Simone Inzaghi’s side has lost just one of their 25 Serie A matches this season. Another triumph against Atalanta would see them extend their lead to 12 points over second-placed Juventus with 13 games remaining. The Nerazzurri aim to secure a seventh successive Serie A win at the start of a calendar year for the first time in their history, thanks to their recent dominance over Atalanta.
Inter vs Atalanta Serie A: Team News and Tactics
Inter has emerged victorious in their last four encounters with Atalanta across all competitions. They hold an unbeaten streak of 10 top-flight matches against them. Despite Atalanta’s commendable form, including a 10-game unbeaten run in 2024, they face a daunting task against Inter at San Siro.
Atalanta heads into the match with a clean bill of health. But Inter grapple with injuries to key players like Marcus Thuram, Juan Cuadrado, Francesco Acerbi, and Stefano Sensi. Goalkeeper Yann Sommer remains doubtful due to a virus, potentially paving the way for Emil Audero to continue between the sticks.
Inter’s lineup considerations include the return of Nicolo Barella in midfield. Atalanta, on the other hand, is likely to maintain stability in their starting XI. Davide Zappacosta possibly returning at right wing-back.
