Atalanta enter this clash in strong form and will count on home advantage and the creative spark of Teun Koopmeiners and Ademola Lookman to trouble the Inter defence. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have been resilient at home but are under pressure to prove they can beat the biggest clubs when it counts.

Inter Milan, meanwhile, come into the weekend as slight favourites and are buoyed by the consistent form of Lautaro Martinez, who continues to lead from the front. The Nerazzurri have a deeper bench and a better head-to-head record overall, which could prove decisive in a game of fine margins. Simone Inzaghi will be looking for a disciplined display, especially from midfield orchestrators like Nicolò Barella and Hakan Çalhanoğlu.

Both sides have shared an almost identical record in Bergamo over the past 15 meetings, making this a difficult game to call. However, Inter’s experience in big matches and superior squad depth may give them the edge. With a narrow win, they can take a giant step toward reclaiming the Serie A crown.

Prediction: Atalanta 1-2 Inter Milan