Sunday night football at the San Siro is set to deliver a compelling Serie A showdown as AC Milan host Atalanta, with both teams desperate for points for very different reasons. Kick-off is at 19:45 and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
Milan currently sit in third place with 67 points, but their form has hit a worrying speed bump. Massimiliano Allegri’s side suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Sassuolo in their last outing—a result that will have them eager to bounce back in front of their home fans. The Rossoneri have been fortress-like at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, suffering only two defeats in their last 17 home matches, so they’ll be confident of returning to winning ways.
On the other side, Atalanta find themselves in seventh place with 55 points, and their recent run has been a cause for concern. Raffaele Palladino’s men played out a goalless draw with Genoa last time out and are now winless in five consecutive matches. Their away form is particularly shaky, with just one victory in their last eight travels. However, they have managed to find the net in seven straight away games, so they’ll be hoping to end their drought with a goal-scoring performance at the San Siro.
History offers little separation between these two sides, with the last meeting ending in a 1-1 draw. Allegri holds the edge in head-to-head experience, having won two of his three encounters against Palladino, while also boasting a strong 16-6-9 record against Atalanta overall. Palladino, meanwhile, has faced Milan six times, winning two, drawing one, and losing three.
For Milan, the probable lineup features Mike Maignan in goal, with a backline of Davide Bartesaghi, Matteo Gabbia, and Strahinja Pavlovic. The midfield is anchored by Adrien Rabiot, Ardon Jashari, and Youssouf Fofana, while the attack is led by Rafael Leão and Christopher Nkunku, supported by Pervis Estupiñán and Alexis Saelemaekers.
Atalanta are expected to field Marco Carnesecchi between the posts, with Giorgio Scalvini, Berat Djimsiti, and Honest Ahanor in defense. The midfield engine room features Marten de Roon and Éderson, while Charles De Ketelaere, Gianluca Scamacca, and Nikola Krstovic provide the attacking threat.
With Milan looking to solidify their top-three spot and Atalanta desperate to halt a worrying slide, this Sunday’s clash promises plenty of drama. Can the Rossoneri rediscover their home dominance, or will Atalanta finally snap their winless run? All eyes will be on the San Siro.