Atalanta host AC Milan at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in a pivotal Serie A encounter that could reshape the top half of the table. Milan enter as league leaders after a dominant attacking run, while Atalanta search for consistency amid injury concerns and recent scoring struggles. This Lombardy derby carries extra weight, with both clubs eyeing European qualification and regional bragging rights.
Match Preview
Atalanta head into this clash sitting eighth in the Serie A standings with 11 points, having drawn 0–0 against Lazio in their most recent outing. It was a frustrating display — plenty of possession (63%) and six shots on target, but no breakthrough. Under Ivan Juric, La Dea have become more defensively compact, conceding fewer goals than earlier in the season, yet their attacking efficiency has dipped.
Injuries haven’t helped their cause. Gianluca Scamacca and Marco Palestra are both sidelined with hamstring issues, limiting Juric’s options in the final third. Teun Koopmeiners remains their creative heartbeat in midfield, while Ademola Lookman and Charles Okoli must step up to deliver cutting edge against one of the league’s best defences.
AC Milan, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form. Their 4–0 dismantling of Udinese last weekend reaffirmed their title credentials, with Rafael Leão, Theo Hernández, Strahinja Pavlović, and Tijjani Reijnders all finding the net. Under Sérgio Conceição, Milan have rediscovered their attacking rhythm, scoring 12 goals in their last five league matches.
Currently topping the Serie A table with 16 points, Milan look sharp and organized. Conceição’s pressing structure has brought balance — their front line remains explosive while the backline, anchored by Fikayo Tomori and Mike Maignan, provides reliability. Charles De Ketelaere misses out again through injury, but Milan’s squad depth means they can rotate without significant drop-off.
Lineups, Injuries & Suspensions
Atalanta (expected lineup):
Musso – Tolói, Djimsiti, Kolasinac – Zappacosta, Ederson, Koopmeiners, Ruggeri – Lookman, De Ketelaere, Pasalic
Unavailable: Scamacca (hamstring), Palestra (hamstring)
Key Players:
- Teun Koopmeiners: Midfield general, dictating tempo and transitions.
- Ademola Lookman: Direct threat in wide areas, crucial to Atalanta’s counterattacks.
- Juan Musso: Reliable shot-stopper who may need to be at his best.
AC Milan (expected lineup):
Maignan – Calabria, Tomori, Pavlović, Hernández – Reijnders, Adli, Loftus-Cheek – Pulisic, Giroud, Leão
Unavailable: De Ketelaere (adductor), Bennacer (fitness)
Key Players:
Rafael Leão: Electric on the left flank, in top scoring form.
Tijjani Reijnders: Now in double figures for the season, dictating midfield control.
Mike Maignan: One of Serie A’s most consistent goalkeepers, key in away fixtures.
