Inter Milan travels to Bergamo to face Atalanta on Sunday night, marking their last match of 2025.
Manager Cristian Chivu aims to keep the team’s momentum, as Inter has won six of its last seven league games and currently leads the table.
Atalanta vs Inter Milan – Match Preview and Team News
- Date:Â Sunday, 28th December.
- Kick-off:Â 7:45 PM BST.
- Venue:Â New Balance Arena, Bergamo.
Atalanta Team News
Atalanta’s manager Raffaele Palladino faces challenges with several key players unavailable. Defenders Berat Djimsiti and Raoul Bellanova are injured, which may lead to Marten de Roon taking a deeper role or newcomer Lorenzo Bernasconi getting a start.
Mitchell Bakker is also sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury and is not expected back until March 2026. Odilon Kossounou and Ademola Lookman are on international duty for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Inter Milan Team News
Inter Milan has its own injury issues. New signing Ange-Yoan Bonny, along with veteran defender Francesco Acerbi and wing-back Denzel Dumfries, is out. Raffaele De Grennaro is still recovering from a broken hand and is set to return in January. Tomas Palacios is also unavailable.
Manager Cristian Chivu is likely to field his strongest team to support their title bid. Manuel Akanji, who joined from Manchester City, has adapted well in defense and is expected to start.
Up front, Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram will lead the attack, with support from midfielders Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolo Barella.
Form
Atalanta
Currently ranked 9th in Serie A with 22 points from 16 matches, Atalanta is in good form, winning six of their last seven games, including a recent victory against Genoa (1-0).
Inter Milan
Inter Milan sits atop Serie A with 33 points from 15 matches. Under Cristian Chivu, they have secured 11 wins this season, with only four losses. However, they come into this match following a disappointing defeat in the Supercoppa final, losing to Bologna 3-2 on penalties.
Predicted Lineups
Atalanta: Carnesecchi; De Roon, Hien, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, Musah, Ederson, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Samardzic; Scamacca
Inter Milan: Sommer; Akanji, Bisseck, Bastoni; Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
How to Watch Atalanta vs Inter Milan?
In the UK, fans can watch the match live on DAZN, which has exclusive rights to many Serie A fixtures this season. TNT Sports may also air selected matches as part of their agreement.
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