Serie A action on October 18th sees AC Milan host Atalanta in a fixture that promises intrigue. Milan, currently boasting a 58% win rate with 19 victories, 9 draws, and 5 losses, have shown signs of vulnerability recently, winning just two of their last five outings. Their 48 goals scored highlight an attacking threat, though 27 conceded suggests room for improvement at the back.
Atalanta, with a 42% win rate from 14 wins, 12 draws, and 7 losses, are enjoying a slightly more consistent run, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five. They’ve netted 45 goals and conceded 29, indicating a balanced side. Head-to-head encounters heavily favour Atalanta in recent memory, with Milan failing to win any of the last five, including a 3-2 defeat most recently. Despite this historical dominance, bookmakers favour Milan at 1.945, with a surprising 45% win probability alongside a 45% chance of a draw. This clash will test Milan's resolve to overcome their recent dip in form and break Atalanta's psychological edge. Expect a tight affair, with the 'Over 2.5 goals' market looking attractive given both sides' scoring records.
16. M. Maignan, 23. F. Tomori, 5. K. De Winter, 31. S. Pavlović, 20. O. Hutchinson, 30. A. Jashari, 12. A. Rabiot, 33. D. Bartesaghi, 8. R. Loftus-Cheek, 70. A. Cissè, 73. F. Camarda
29. M. Carnesecchi, 77. D. Zappacosta, 31. T. Kristensen, 23. S. Kolasinac, 47. L. Bernasconi, 70. G. Gaetano, 8. M. Pasalic, 99. E. Elmas, 18. G. Raspadori, 59. N. Zalewski, 9. G. Scamacca
Match events
13' Var Goal cancelled — Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
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