Unbeaten Milan host an Atalanta side short of defenders
Rúben Amorim’s side are sixth with 12 points, are unbeaten in the league and won 4-0 at Salzburg in the Europa League on Thursday. Atalanta are tenth with nine points, beat Pafos 3-1 in the Conference League on Thursday and have lost both away league games. Kick-off is at 18:00 CEST, with Daniele Chiffi the referee. AC Milan and Atalanta meet at San Siro on Sunday, 18 October 2026, in round 7 of Serie A.
Predicted lineups: Milan vs Atalanta
Milan are without Gabbia and Saelemaekers, and Chukwueze will be checked on the day. Atalanta have a long list of absentees: Kessié, Raspadori, Hien, Kossounou, Scalvini, Sulemana and Pompei are out, and Elmas is suspended. MilanPress reports that Maurizio Sarri has roughly 16 fit outfield players. Milan’s line-up follows Sky’s prediction, with their 3-4-2-1 shown as a 3-4-3; Atalanta’s follows SOS Fanta.
AC Milan Team News & Preview
Milan won 4-0 at Salzburg on Thursday with a heavily rotated side. Cissé scored a hat-trick, while Modrić, Pulisic and Ramos came off the bench. In the league they drew 1-1 at Sassuolo last weekend and have drawn three of their four away games.
At San Siro, Milan have won both league games without conceding, including a 3-0 win over Lecce. The squad flew back on Friday and had one training session before this game.
What works for or against AC Milan
- Unbeaten in the league.
- No home league goals conceded.
- Key players rested at Salzburg.
- One training session after Thursday's trip.
Atalanta Team News & Preview
Atalanta beat Venezia 3-1 last weekend to end a three-game losing run, and they beat Pafos 3-1 on Thursday. Raspadori scored from the spot against Pafos but went off injured.
The defence is the big problem. Hien, Kossounou and Scalvini are all out, and Kessié is missing too. Atalanta have lost both away league games, 2-1 at Roma and 2-0 at Juventus.
What works for or against Atalanta
- Lost both away league games.
- Hien, Kossounou and Scalvini out.
- Kessié, Raspadori and Elmas missing.
- Two wins in a row.
Milan vs Atalanta Odds
Match Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Over/Under
Both Teams to Score
AC Milan vs. Atalanta Stats Comparison
Show Recent Results
AC Milan vs. Atalanta Form Guide
AC Milan Form, Stats & Data
Milan score 1.83 league goals per game and concede 0.83. At home they have won both games, scoring five and conceding none.
Atalanta Form, Stats & Data
Atalanta score 1.33 league goals per game and concede 1.33. Away from home they have lost both games, scoring one and conceding four.
Milan vs Atalanta: Prediction & Betting Tip
Milan are unbeaten in the league and have won both home games without conceding. Atalanta have lost both away games and are missing three centre-backs, Kessié, Raspadori and the suspended Elmas. I like Milan to win at 1.75.
The best argument the other way is Milan’s short turnaround and their habit of drawing. They had one training session after Salzburg and drew at Lazio and Sassuolo. Atalanta still have De Ketelaere and Krstović to punish a tired side. But Milan rotated heavily on Thursday, and Atalanta’s absentees are too many to ignore.
The bet: Milan to win at 1.75 with Winz. Score prediction: 2-0.