Milan vs Atalanta prediction and betting tips on January 10, 2024
On January 10, the quarter-final match of the Italian Cup will take place in Milan, in which Milan and Atalanta will meet. Both teams are in good shape and have an equal chance of winning.
"Milan"
The team from the city of the same name is fighting for the Serie A championship this season, although it is gradually becoming clear that it is unlikely to take the title.
Stefano Pioli's team won five wins and a draw in their last six matches. In the last round, the Rossoneri defeated Spezia with a score of 3:0 and overall they gained a good momentum.
In the Italian championship standings, they occupy third place and are 9 points behind the leading Inter. Making up for such a gap is not an easy task, but there is no doubt that Milan will fight to the last.
"Atalanta"
This team also cannot boast of bad results. Gian Piero Gasperini's team is in sixth place in the championship and has a good chance of qualifying for the Champions League. In the last round, the Bergamasques tied with Roma and are only three points away from their coveted place in the top 4.
“Atalanta” is progressing from year to year and this season the team looks even stronger, although the results are not encouraging yet.
Statistics and prediction for the match
In the last 10 head-to-head meetings between Milan and Atalanta, 32 goals were scored (an average of 3.2 goals per game). In the Italian Cup, 11 matches took place between the rivals, seven of which were won by Milan and Atalanta was stronger only twice.
Taking into account the latest results and statistics, we can assume that this match will be productive and intense. Both teams will play attacking football and both have equal chances of winning. I will bet on the outcome “Both will score” with odds of 1.85.