LiontipsAtalanta vs AC Milan. Prediction and Betting Tips for Serie A (May 23, 2021).
Command Analysis
Atalanta have been performing at a very high level this season - the team of Gianpiero Gasperini has already secured a ticket to the Champions League. By the last round, Atalanta are second in the table with 78 points, two points ahead of AC Milan and Napoli. The fifth Juventus could theoretically overtake Atalanta, but the team from Bergamo lead in the head-to-head against the Old Lady, so there is no longer any risk of falling out of the top four.
Earlier this week Atalanta had a chance to win the long-awaited trophy, but they could not. In a tough game for Coppa Italia, Atalanta lost 1:2 to Juventus at the Mapei stadium. The game was pretty close. In Serie A, Atalanta have an excellent streak of 11 games without losing and will certainly strive to secure silver medals.
AC Milan had a great start to the season and were leading in the standings for a long time, but Stefano Pioli's team lacked the strength to keep the leadership. The Rossoneri started losing points and let Inter Milan overtake them. But the problems did not end there. Napoli advanced to the Champions League zone and it became very crowded in the top four, one of the big teams will have to be left behind.
Right now AC Milan are in third place in the table with 76 points, ahead of the fourth Napoli on goal difference, and the fifth Juventus have two points less. In order to secure a ticket to the Champions League, AC Milan need to win this game. There is a chance to stay in the top four even if they get defeated by Atalanta, but then Bologna must beat Juventus.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2: 1
Atalanta scored two of their last three home victories over AC Milan with this score.
СтавкаPenalty: yes
Penalties were given in the last two head-to-head games.
СтавкаAtalanta to score in each half
Only in one of the last three games against AC Milan, Atalanta failed to score in each half.
СтавкаAC Milan to score in the first half
Only in one of the last seven away league games, AC Milan didn't score in the first half.
Tip and bets
Atalanta have a chance to take revenge on Juventus for the fiasco in the Cup final - the defeat of Atalanta could leave the Old Lady without the Champions League. However, now it is more important for Atalanta to keep the second line - last season the Bergamasks were very close to silver, but lost in the last round to another club from Milan, Inter.
Despite the rather exhausting game against Juventus in the Cup, today Atalanta are the favorite - the Bergamasks have depth, they have an advantage in class, and they, in general, look much stronger than their opponents. In our opinion, it makes sense to bet on the hosts.
We believe the hosts have a better chance of winning. Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Atalanta.
Atalanta are unlikely to abandon their usual tactics and will definitely play attacking football. The Bergamasks score a lot and regularly to teams of all levels, and AC Milan won't be an exception. However, at the same time, the Rossoneri are very charged to take three points in this game, so they won't leave the opponent's goals unanswered.
Our second bet in total over three goals.
