Atalanta vs Inter prediction 28.12.2025 | Serie A

Atalanta’s season has been marked by managerial changes and mixed results, but recent form suggests clear improvement. Currently ninth in the table, La Dea have recorded three successive wins heading into this fixture, averaging approximately two goals per match during that run. This sequence includes a 2-1 Champions League victory over Chelsea and back-to-back Serie A wins against Cagliari and Genoa. Such results point to a side rediscovering attacking fluency at the Gewiss Stadium, although it should be noted that not long ago they endured a difficult spell, suffering four league defeats in five matches during a month-long period between 1 November and 6 December.

Injury and availability issues temper optimism. Central defenders Berat Djimsiti (hamstring) and Raoul Bellanova (hamstring) are sidelined, while forwards Ademola Lookman and Odilon Kossounou are away on international duty. The absence of these players affects both defensive cohesion and attacking output, although Djimsiti has been linked with a potential return around mid-January.

Inter come into this game at the top of the Serie A standings, albeit with several injury concerns of their own. Striker Ange-Yoan Bonny will miss the trip to Bergamo due to a knee sprain, limiting attacking options. In defence, Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian are both unavailable with muscle injuries, while Denzel Dumfries is also sidelined, further reducing options in wide defensive areas.

Despite these setbacks, Inter’s overall form remains strong. They have collected three consecutive Serie A victories, two of which came away from home. However, they may not be in the optimal mental state heading into this fixture following an unfortunate penalty shootout defeat to Bologna in the Super Cup a week ago. Sandwiched in between was a narrow 1-0 Champions League loss to Liverpool a fortnight earlier. Putting non-league matters aside, Cristian Chivu’s men have still recorded six wins from a possible seven league matches since late October, with the only defeat coming in the Derby della Madonnina against arch-rivals AC Milan (0-1).

The Nerazzurri have scored 34 goals in Serie A and boast a strong away record, conceding just 0.67 goals per match across their last three road fixtures. Their goal output has been driven by efficient finishing rather than sheer volume of chances, a trend reflected in a goal difference superior to most of their direct competitors.