Inter Milan vs Atalanta Match Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips and Possible Starting Lineups

Serie A fans have been treated to a thrilling 2024, but the new year kicks off with an electrifying showdown in the Supercoppa Italiana. The action starts tonight with a blockbuster semifinal clash as reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan face off against current league leaders Atalanta. With both teams in red-hot form, this promises to be a fiery encounter that could set the tone for 2025.

Atalanta find themselves leading the charge for this year’s Scudetto at the halfway mark of the season—a rise that’s turned plenty of heads. While their surge to the top may have surprised some, longtime followers of La Dea know this has been years in the making. Their Europa League triumph over Bayer Leverkusen last season was a statement of intent, and Gian Piero Gasperini’s men have carried that momentum into this campaign. 

After 18 matches, Atalanta have racked up an impressive 41 points, boasting a healthy goal difference of +23. Their stellar performances see them sitting atop the Serie A standings, proving they can hold their own against Italy’s heavyweights. A semifinal victory over reigning champions Inter wouldn’t just edge them closer to the Supercoppa Italiana trophy—it would also solidify their status as genuine contenders for Serie A glory. 

That said, Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan stand as Atalanta’s fiercest rivals—not just in the race for the Supercoppa Italiana, but also for Serie A supremacy. The Nerazzurri have been on an electrifying run of form, winning their last six domestic matches with a jaw-dropping aggregate score of 21-1. A stunning 6-0 demolition of Lazio has been the crown jewel of this dominant stretch. Inter’s resurgence has brought them within just one point of Atalanta, with a game in hand. Adding to their pedigree, they’re not only the reigning Serie A champions but also the current holders of the Supercoppa Italiana.  

Their dramatic victory in last year’s final, sealed by Lautaro Martínez’s decisive strike, marked their third consecutive Supercoppa triumph—a testament to their knack for delivering on the big stage. With Inter hitting their stride at the perfect moment and Atalanta riding high on their own superb form, this semifinal showdown has all the ingredients for a thrilling, high-stakes clash. Buckle up—this one promises fireworks. 

Inter Milan vs Atalanta – Match Date, Time and Venue  

Date: 3rd January 2025      

Time: 12:30 AM (IST)      

Stadium: Al-Awaal Park  

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 

Inter Milan’s Possible Starting XI 

Sommer; Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram. 

Atalanta’s Possible Starting XI 

Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Hien, Kolasinac; Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; Samardzic, Lookman; De Ketelaere. 

Inter Milan vs Atalanta Fantasy Team 

Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer (Inter) 

Defenders: Federico Di Marco (Inter), Alessandro Bastoni (Inter), Isak Hien (Atalanta) 

Midfielders: Nicolo Barella (Inter), Denzel Dumfries (Inter), Raul Bellanova (Atalanta), Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter) 

Forwards: Ademola Lookman (Atalanta), Lautaro Martinez (Inter), Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta) 

Inter Milan vs Atalanta Fantasy Lineup

Inter Milan vs Atalanta – Fantasy Team Captain and Vice-Captain  

Choice 1: Lautaro Martinez (C), Denzel Dumfries (VC)  

Choice 2: Ademola Lookman (C), Charles De Ketelaere (VC)  

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The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision.