After starting the New Year at the top of the Serie A table, Inter will be looking to extend their stay at the top as they host side Atalanta at the San Siro Stadium. The match is scheduled for 11th January, with kickoff at 22:45 GMT.
Inter Milan 3-1 win over rivals Napoli ensured they continued to stay at the top of the Serie A table. A brace from in-form Lukaku and Martinez was able to seal the nail on the coffin for the Italian giants. However, there is still fierce competition from the Old Lady, who is second tied with points.
Coach Antonio Conte is keen on various addition to the squad, especially with the opening of the January transfer window. There have been several talks of some potential moves to the club which has steamed the race for the Serie A title.
Atalanta is currently 5th on the Serie A table with 34 points. Coach Gasperini has enjoyed a return to the top tier teams with a series of impressive performances. However, the side is one point clear from Roma with 35 points.
However, the side has to face stiff competition from the Inter side, which has a well-rounded rounded with a couple of injury boost. Will Gasperini pave the way for Juventus to return to the top of the table with an upset win?
Inter vs. Atalanta Head to Head
Both sides have met in 24 times with Inter picking up ten wins while Atalanta with six wins. Here is a look at their previous matches:
Inter 0-0 Atalanta
Atalanta 4-1 Inter
Atalanta 0-0 Inter
Inter 2-0 Atalanta
Inter 7-1 Atalanta
Atalanta 2-1 Inter
Atalanta 1-1 Inter
Inter 1-0 Atalanta
Inter Milan Team News
Left-winger Alexis Sanchez came back from a long term injury and was on the bench during their 3-1 win over Napoli. However, long term injuries at the camp include Kwadwo Asamoah, who picked up knee problems with Danilo Ambrosio with a leg injury.
Antonio Conte will be without the services of Milan Skriniar and Nico Barella, who are both facing yellow card suspension. On the verge of a yellow card, the suspension includes Antonio Candreva and Alessandro Bastoni.
Atalanta Team News
Talisman Luis Muriel has been in-form this season netting 11 goals together with partner Josip Ilicic with nine goals. Right-back Hans Hateber will be on the verge of a yellow card suspension after picking four cards.
Prediction and Odds
Inter Milan have been in form with the duo of Martinez and Lukaku becoming top scoring duo in the Serie A. The side has not lost a game in their last six matches.
Inter Win
Goals Over 2.5
Most Goals Second Half
Lukaku to Score