Atalanta vs Inter Milan Serie A 2022 Match Prediction

Insight and Analysis: Atalanta vs Inter Milan Serie A 2022 Match Prediction and Preview

Atalanta vs Inter Milan Serie A 2022 Match Prediction,Injuries/Suspension, Match Facts, Team News, Preview and Where to Watch.

Atalanta boast a 100% competitive winning record in 2022 (W2), scoring an impressive eight times and putting their preceding two-game winless Serie A (SA) run behind them in the process (D1, L1).

They broke the deadlock inside the opening 20 minutes in both of those recent successes.

And they’ll be hoping for the same again here as they look to close the eight-point gap on opponents and league-leaders Inter Milan.

That’s easier said than done as Atalanta have won just once across the last ten H2Hs (D5, L4) and their home league record this term is far from impressive (W3, D3, L3).

Worryingly for them, they conceded 2+ goals in each of those three home league defeats and all three losses came against sides also in the division’s top seven ahead of this round.

A last gasp extra-time winner saw Inter claim their first Supercoppa Italiana triumph since 2010, bringing home their first major trophy of the season.

The defending SA champions will be looking to add more silverware and are in impressive form.

Winning eight league matches in a row, and have now registered five more points than they had after the first 20 rounds in last season’s title-winning campaign.

Inter’s bookmakers’ favourites tag here is justified by their formidable SA away record (W7, D2, L1).

And with each of manager Simone Inzaghi’s last six meetings with Atalanta producing 4+ goals, we might see a blockbuster clash here.

However, don’t be shocked by a slow start from the visitors given there’s yet to be a single goal scored inside the opening ten minutes in any competitive away match involving Inter this term.

Players to watch

Atalanta’s Luis Muriel has stepped up to replace injured Duván Zapata, netting three goals across his last two outings including twice before the 30th minute.

Meanwhile, Alexis Sánchez has scored three times after the December break, including the Supercoppa winner in midweek.

Inter have now won all 13 games he’s scored in for the club.

Hot stat

Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has beaten Simone Inzaghi in three of the last five personal managerial H2Hs (D1, L1).

Team News

Atalanta

Luis Muriel has kicked off 2022 in style with three goals in two games and will lead the line against Inter on Sunday night. Remo Freuler is back from suspension and will slot back into midfield this weekend.

Inter Milan

Alexis Sanchez is tipped to start after scoring the decisive goal in the Supercoppa Italiana win over Juventus. Arturo Vidal is suspended for this fixture but Hakan Calhanoglu and Matteo Darmian will start.
Match Facts

Inter have won their last 8 matches (Serie A).

Inter have scored at least 2 goals in 10 of their last 12 away matches (Serie A).

There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Atalanta’s last 8 home games (Serie A).

Inter have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 away matches (Serie A).

Inter have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 away matches (Serie A).

Atalanta are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 matches (Serie A).

Inter are undefeated in their last 6 matches against Atalanta in all competitions.

Prediction

A ruthless Atalanta scored six against Udinese to start 2022 on the right foot.

A goal and an assist from centre-back Alessandro Bastoni inspired Inter to their eighth league win in a row to remain a point ahead of city rivals AC Milan in the league table.

It will be interesting to see the tactical adjustments Simone Inzaghi makes after the 2-2 draw between the two sides earlier in the season.

Inter struggled with Atalanta’s high-press and man-marking system back in September and Inzaghi doesn’t have a good record against Atalanta in general with just four wins from 13 encounters as manager.

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