Prediction: Atalanta vs Inter Milan

Verdict: Away win

Best odds: 1/1

Bookmaker: ZetBet

Inter Milan’s pursuit of the Scudetto continues on Sunday with a short trip to Bergamo, where they face Atalanta BC in a clash that closes out the Serie A calendar for 2025.

Both sides, known as the Nerazzurri, meet in a fixture that has historically favored the Milanese giants, who aim to maintain their dominance over La Dea.

Inter Milan

Inter reclaimed top spot in Serie A with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Genoa, moving one point ahead of AC Milan and two clear of reigning champions Napoli. That win came just before their journey to Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa Italiana, where Cristian Chivu’s men failed to add silverware after a penalty shootout defeat to Bologna in the semi-final.

The setback raised fresh doubts about Chivu’s ability to manage high-stakes encounters, following previous losses to Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Milan, Juventus, and Napoli. Against weaker opposition, however, Inter have been ruthless, scoring freely in recent weeks—four goals against Como and two each versus Pisa and Genoa—cementing their status as Serie A’s most prolific attack.

Inter now turn their focus to Atalanta, a team they have dominated in recent years. They have won the last six league meetings and remain unbeaten in 13. Adding to their confidence, Inter have triumphed in their final Serie A match of the year in six of the past seven seasons.

Team News

Hakan Calhanoglu and Matteo Darmian have returned from injury, but three key players remain sidelined. Francesco Acerbi is out with a thigh issue, Denzel Dumfries faces a lengthy absence after ankle surgery, and Yoan-Ange Bonny is recovering from a knee sprain. Marcus Thuram is expected to partner Lautaro Martinez up front, with the captain in fine form—scoring in his last three league games and boasting nine goal involvements in 12 previous Serie A appearances against Atalanta.

Atalanta

Atalanta have struggled in year-ending fixtures, winning only one of their last five, and facing Inter is hardly the ideal way to close 2025. They have failed to score in half of their last eight home games against their regional rivals and have not beaten Inter in the league since November 2018.

Still, optimism has grown under new coach Raffaele Palladino. His side edged Genoa in their most recent Serie A outing, while Inter were away on Supercoppa duty. Despite playing with a man advantage for nearly the entire match, Atalanta needed a stoppage-time goal from Isak Hien to secure the win. That result lifted them into the top half of the table, and after a notable victory over Chelsea earlier this month, they are on course for a top-eight finish in the Champions League standings.

With four consecutive home wins in all competitions, La Dea have reason to believe they can make life difficult for Inter, even if this is their toughest test yet.

Team News

Ademola Lookman, once a summer target for Inter, is unavailable due to AFCON duty, as is defender Odilon Kossounou. Gianluca Scamacca will lead the line, having scored five times since Palladino’s arrival and netted in both of his last two league appearances against Inter—though those came over two years ago.

Berat Djimsiti, Mitchel Bakker, and former Inter wing-back Raoul Bellanova remain sidelined.

Head-to-Head

Inter and Atalanta have faced each other 142 times in Serie A, with Inter winning 67, Atalanta 27, and 48 matches ending in draws. Inter are unbeaten in the last 13 league meetings, winning six in a row, while Atalanta’s last victory dates back to November 2018.

At the Gewiss Stadium, Inter have also enjoyed a strong record, making them clear favorites historically.

Conclusion

Atalanta’s recent resurgence under Palladino offers hope, but their confidence remains fragile, and key absences could prove costly. Inter, boasting the league’s most potent attack and a dominant record in this fixture, are well-positioned to extend their winning run.

It may not be straightforward, but the visitors are expected to leave Bergamo with all three points.

Verdict: Away win

Best odds: 1/1

Bookmaker: ZetBet