Atalanta vs Inter Milan
Serie A
Saturday
4th November 2023
Gewiss Stadium
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Serie A gameweek 11 fixture between Atalanta and Inter Milan.
Atalanta vs Inter Milan: Preview
Atalanta form analysis
Atalanta’s recent run of games has showcased an emerging lethal attack combined with defensive stability. They started with a hard fought 1-0 away win at Verona thanks to Koopmeiners’ early strike in a battling performance. This defensive resolve continued as they held Juventus 0-0 at home, limiting the visitors’ chances throughout. However, problems surfaced in a 2-3 home loss to Lazio – taking the lead early before defensive mistakes proved costly despite Ederson’s strike.
Back to their best next game, Atalanta beat Genoa 2-0 at home thanks to goals from Lookman and Ederson in a dominant display. They followed this up with their best performance – an emphatic 0-3 away win at Empoli with Scamacca grabbing a brace and Koopmeiners also netting. Overall, Atalanta look extremely solid defensively while their new look attack has real potency. With this balance, they could emerge as surprise top 4 contenders this season.
Inter Milan form analysis
Inter Milan’s recent run of games has showcased a prolific attack led by the brilliant Lautaro Martinez but some vulnerabilities at the back remain. They started with a disappointing 1-2 home loss to Sassuolo despite leading through Dumfries, made to pay for passive defending. Responding perfectly, Inter then hammered Salernitana 4-0 away with Martinez netting an incredible four goals.
However, problems at the back resurfaced as they drew 2-2 at home with Bologna, twice leading but afforded too many chances in an open game. Inter returned to form next game, impressively dispatching Torino 3-0 away thanks to goals from Thuram, Martinez and Calhanoglu. Most recently, they ground out a vital 1-0 home win over Roma courtesy of another Thuram goal to stay perfect at home. Overall, Inter carry serious attacking threat but must tighten up defensively, having conceded in 4 of these 5 games. Finding greater balance could see them push all the way in the title race this season.
