Inter Milan are looking to claim their second win in Serie A, as they face Atalanta BC, who aims to bounce back. Heading into this match, these two teams are both unbeaten in their opener, which may work for their advantage. Inter remains to be unbeaten in their Serie A campaign, winning one, and drawing one, giving them four points. Moreover, Inter are doing well against their opponents, which may work for their advantage here. On the other hand, Atalanta suffered a loss on their previous match, making them want to bounce back here. Additionally, Atalanta are not doing well against their opponent, with their last win being dated in 2014. The meeting between these two teams is on August 31, 2024, at 2:45 AM (GMT+8).
Inter Milan
Inter, having started their Scudetto defence with a 2-2 draw in Genoa, secured a 2-0 victory over Lecce in Milan. Matteo Darmian scored the first goal in five minutes, while Hakan Calhanoglu scored his 17th consecutive penalty conversion in Serie A. This win preserved Inter’s 12-year streak of never losing their first home fixture and their victories in each of the last six seasons. Simone Inzaghi’s side now faces a tough match against Atalanta, aiming to maintain their unbeaten record against all top-five rivals. Inter’s recent history, including a 4-0 win at San Siro last season, has also played a role in their success.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi may be without captain Lautaro Martinez due to a muscular problem. Mehdi Taremi started against Lecce, while Stefan de Vrij returns to full training. Tajon Buchanan is sidelined with a leg injury.
Atalanta BC
Atalanta, a Bergamo club, have been unbeaten in their last 11 top-flight matches against Inter, who hold a strong advantage in their Lombardy rivalry. Despite this, the Bergamo club has secured another top-five finish last season and won their first European trophy. However, a tough summer in the transfer market has hindered Atalanta’s new campaign. The team faced a tough start to the new campaign, with key players like Teun Koopmeiners and Ademola Lookman struggling with injuries. In their league opener, Atalanta defeated Lecce 4-0, but missed a penalty that would have secured a 2-2 draw with Torino. The Bergamaschi must now face another away fixture while their home is being renovated, potentially the hardest one yet.
Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini will fill several squad gaps with Teun Koopmeiners joining Juventus, Ademola Lookman awaiting a transfer, El Bilal Toure leaving Stuttgart, and Juan Musso to Atletico Madrid. Long-term absentees include Giorgio Scalvini and Gianluca Scamacca. Experienced players Rui Patricio and Juan Cuadrado have arrived.
Prediction:
Inter Milan
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