The Inter vs Atalanta Coppa Italia match will mark the beginning of a challenging set of fixtures for the Nerazzurri. After facing Atalanta in the mid-week encounter, Inter will take on city rivals Milan on Sunday. Subsequently, Inzaghi’s men will travel to Sampdoria next.
In many ways, this fixture is also the beginning of Inter’s actual title defence as the genuine contenders take on one another. Furthermore, the transfer rumours will have an effect on the dressing room. As natural leaders like Milan Skriniar and D’Ambrosio stare the exit, Inter will not take the field with clear heads.
Simone Inzaghi will be breathing easy after the slip-up by Milan and Lazio. Inter now sit second in the league table with Napoli an impressive 13 points ahead. Also, this can help the former Lazio boss go all out for the cup and Atalanta are his first obstacle.
Inter vs Atalanta Coppa Italia: Statistics & Encounters
Inter come into this fixture with a hard-fought win over Cremonese and a loss at home to Empoli before that. Inzaghi’s men will look to wipe their slates clean when they take on Atalanta at the Meazza Inter’s Form:
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Atalanta lost their last competitive game to Inter in November. And they will look to change that. They come to the Meazza in top form, Atalanta will look to make it to the semi-finals. Atalanta’s Form:
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Inter vs Atalanta: Suspension & Injuries
Dalbert, Brozovic and Handanovic will not be available for selection due to injuries for Inter.
Palomino, Zappacosta and Scalvini are out with injuries for Atalanta.
Lineups
Inter: Onana, Skriniar, Acerbi, Bastoni, Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco, Dzeko, Martinez
Atalanta: Musso, Toloi, Djimsiti, Scalvini, Hateboer, De Roon, Koopmeiners, Maehle, Lookman, Boga, Hojlund
Inter vs Atalanta Coppa Italia Prediction
Inter come into this game with some unpredictable form, while Atalanta look solid. Furthermore, Inzaghi will want to save some firepower for the Derby on Sunday! Lastly, the Nerazzurri should make the most of the Meazza atmosphere and sail home.
Inter 1 – 0 Atalanta
