Inter Milan vs Atalanta Lineups, Preview, Prediction, Team News| Italian Super Cup, January 2, 2025

Inter Milan vs Atalanta Preview

• Date: Thursday, January 2. 2025
• Kick-off Time: 7:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Al Awal Park, Riyadh

The first semi-final of the 2025 Italian Super Cup will feature Inter Milan taking on Atalanta at the Al Awal Park in Riyadh on Thursday. AC Milan and Juventus will contest the other semi-final to set up the final on Monday evening. This will be the second time that the Italian Super Cup will feature four teams. Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan has won the last three editions of the tournament and will once again start as the favourites. Only Juventus has more Super Cup titles than the Nerazzurri. Atalanta, on the other hand, will make an appearance in the Italian Super Cup for the very first time. The Inter Milan vs Atalanta game promises to be a high-scoring encounter.

Inter Milan has been one of the most high-performing sides in Europe recently. In the last six games, Inter has managed five victories and just a single defeat. Inzaghi’s men have been unbeaten in Serie A since 2-1 defeat to city rivals, AC Milan in late September. After a shaky start to the new campaign, Inter has found its usual pace and is the front-runner for the Scudetto. Simone Inzaghi has a reputation for being an expert when it comes to cup competitions and he will be eager to live up to that fame.

Just like Inter, Atalanta has also been a force to reckon with both in Italy and Europe. Before the narrow 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League, Atalanta was on a nine-game unbeaten streak. Gasperini has managed to regain the momentum with another unbeaten run of four matches. Atalanta has lived up to its expectations of being a free-scoring side with a tendency to take risks. The club is perhaps the most serious contender to Inter Milan for the Italian title. Gasperini and his squad will be eager to make a mark on the Italian Super Cup for the first time ever.

Inter Milan Team News

Stefan de Vrij has done an impressive job so far filling in for Francesco Acerbi. The Italian centre-back is scheduled to return later this month. His fellow defender, Benjamin Pavard is also ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Backup goalkeeper, Raffaele Di Gennaro will also remain on the sidelines.

Atalanta Team News

Gianluca Scamacca (Cruciate Ligament Injury), Mateo Retegui (Thigh Injury), and Matteo Ruggeri (Finger Injury) will not be available for Atalanta against Inter Milan.

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Inter Milan vs Atalanta Predicted Lineups

Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)

Goalkeeper: Sommer

Defenders: Bisseck, de Vrij, Bastoni

Midfielders: Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco

Forwards: Martinez, Thuram

Atalanta Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Carnesecchi

Defenders: Djimsti, Hien, Kolasinac

Midfielders: Bellanova, Ederson, de Roon, Zappacosta

Forwards: Pasalic, De Ketelaere, Lookman

Inter Milan vs Atalanta H2H Record

Inter Milan haven’t lost to Atalanta in their last 13 meetings, which includes eight wins and five draws. Overall, in the last five head-to-head encounters, Inter has won all five matches which includes four league games and one Coppa Italia fixture.

Inter Milan vs Atalanta Prediction

It isn’t easy to make a case against Inter Milan on Thursday evening. Simone Inzaghi’s men have maintained a strong grip on the Italian Super Cup and will be confident in repeating the past accolades.

Predicted Score: Inter Milan 3-1 Atalanta

Key Players to Watch in Inter Milan vs Atalanta

Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)

Despite Inter’s free goalscoring form this season, Lautaro Martinez will be one of those who will be unsatisfied with his numbers. The Argentinian had a memorable 2023/24 season, winning Serie A as well as the Copa America Golden Boot. This season he has only six goals and two assists at the moment. The statistics do not necessarily reflect his contribution and importance to the team. Simone Inzaghi will be looking to keep Martinez in the playing XI so that he can add to his goal tally.

Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan)

Just as how important Lautaro Martinez is for the frontline of Inter Milan, Alessandro Bastoni has established himself as a key contributor on the other end. The centre back is deployed on the left side of the three-man backline. His height favours him with an added layer of physicality. The 25-year-old is also wonderfully capable of venturing forward owing to splendid crossing ability and being a handful from set-pieces. Bastoni also found the back of the net on the weekend against Cagliari.

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