Atalanta vs AC Milan Betting Tips

Atalanta will take on A.C. Milan in Serie A at Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on 24 May 2021 at 00:15 IST. In their last game, Atalanta lost to Juventus in the final of Coppa Italia by a scoreline of 1-2. A.C. Milan played a draw against Cagliari in their last match and that has made the UEFA Champions League qualification scenario more interesting. Both the teams have performed well this season and an exciting match is expected. 

Atalanta Form & Team News

Atalanta has been consistent and has had an outstanding run in Serie A. After 37 matches, Atalanta is placed in the second position in the Serie A table with 78 points. They are also certain to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season. They are unbeaten in their last five matches in Serie A, and their home record has been exceptionally good. Atalanta has now won five games in a row at home and is a force to be reckoned with. 

Viktor Kovalenko is injured and will not be available for selection. Barring Kovalenko, Gian Piero Gasperini will have a full squad to choose from for this fixture. Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto has been in good touch for Atalanta this season and has scored 22 goals in Serie A. Ruslan Malinovskiy has been reliable this season. He scored in the last match against Juventus and has provided 12 assists and scored eight goals in Serie A. Duván Zapata, Robin Gosens, Cristian Romero, and José Luis Palomino are expected to start with Pierluigi Gollini as the goalkeeper. 

AC Milan Form & Team News

A.C. Milan dropped crucial points against Cagliari in their last match. They are now placed in the third spot with 76 points and trail Atalanta by two points. They have managed to win 23 matches, draw seven, and have lost seven matches so far in Serie A. A.C. Milan has the best away record in Serie A this season. In their 18 away games this season in Serie A, A.C. Milan has managed to win 15. They have lost just one of their last five away games in the league. A.C. Milan will look to continue its good form and secure all three points in this fixture. 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, top scorer for A.C. Milan in Serie A this season is set to miss this fixture due to injury. Alexis Saelemaekers is facing disciplinary actions and his availability is doubtful for this match. In the absence of Ibrahimovic, the onus will be on Ante Rebić to score the goals. He has scored 11 goals and provided four assists this season. Hakan Calhanoglu and Theo Hernández have provided 14 assists between them and look to be in good form. Stefano Pioli is expected to tweak his side for this game. Fikayo Tomori, Ismael Bennacer, and Diogo Dalot are expected to start with Gianluigi Donnarumma as the goalkeeper.  

Odds by Casumo

According to the Casumo sportsbook, Atalanta is the favorite to win the match. They are placed at 2.43 odds, while A.C. Milan is placed at 2.55 and the draw is at 4.10.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

Both the teams have played some good football this season and are placed comfortably in the points table. But A.C. Milan managed to win only once in its last 11 Serie A matches against Atalanta. Good home form has helped Atalanta this season. They have now won seven games in a row in Serie A. Though Milan has a good away record, they have not been able to play fluently against Atalanta. Considering the current form and home ground advantage, Atalanta is the favorite to win against A.C. Milan.

Tip 1: Total Goals by Atalanta- Over 1.5

Atalanta has scored the most number of goals in Serie A this season. In 37 games in the league this season, Atalanta has managed to score a total of 90 goals, averaging 2.40 goals per match. At home, they have managed to score a total of 49 goals in 18 games, averaging 2.72 goals per match. The last time these two sides faced each other, Atalanta scored three goals. In the five matches played between these two sides, Atalanta has scored 12 goals averaging 2.40 goals per match. Atalanta is known for its attacking style of football and the total goals by Atalanta in this match are expected to be over 1.5, and 1.72 odds are available for the same on the Casumo sportsbook.

Tip 2: Atalanta to Win

The last time Atalanta hosted A.C. Milan in the Serie A, they defeated them by a scoreline of 5-0. They have now won seven Serie A games in a row at home and will look to extend this winning run. A.C. Milan has been good on the road this season and has performed well in the league. But they have managed to win only one of their last 11 Serie A games against Atalanta. In 18 home games, Atalanta has won 12 matches and collected 39 points. They currently lead A.C. Milan by two points in the league table and are almost certain about qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Considering the good home record this season and quality players, Atalanta is the favorite to win against A.C Milan, and 2.43 odds are available for the same on the Casumo sportsbook.

Conclusion

The race for the European qualification has intensified, and A.C Milan is desperate to finish the season on a high and qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season. While Atalanta has been exceptional at home, A.C Milan has the best away record in the league. A close match is expected between these sides. Summarizing a couple of bets mentioned above

1. Total Goals by Atalanta- Over 1.5 @ 1.72
2. Atalanta to Win @ 2.43

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