AC Milan and Atalanta will battle for Serie A points this Sunday when both sides meet at the San Siro for the 24th round of the 2022/23 Serie A season.
Milan have failed to do well in their title defence, having already lost five league games this season (W13, D5). Three of those losses came in 2023 alone, leaving the San Siro side 21 points off league leaders Napoli.
But they are starting to build momentum again after overcoming a winless run at the start of the year that stretched seven competitive matches (D2, L5) and have now won each of their last three competitive games, with each accompanied by the same 1-0 scoreline.
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However, a haul of just one point from their last four matches against sides in the top six at the start of this round hints that continuing that run won’t be easy for Stefano Pioli’s men.
Although Atalanta have had inconsistent results in 2023, they have maintained their quest for a top-four finish. Currently sitting in sixth position, they started this round in sixth place, three points behind their hosts, after an embarrassing loss at home to Lecce.
Despite this, Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have a proud record against the division’s best sides on the road, which could play a part in helping them revitalise their season here. Atalanta are undefeated in any Serie A away game against a side starting the round inside the top 12 (W5, D2), with their most recent being a 2-0 win away to Lazio, who separate Atalanta and Milan in the league table.
That said, we can expect both teams to score here.
