Regional rivals AC Milan and Atalanta BC will meet for an exciting Serie A contest on Sunday evening, when the two Lombardy clubs clash at the iconic San Siro.Though both sides excelled in European competition on Thursday night, they still trail behind Italy's current top four.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036887##AC Milan head into this matchday seven encounter in sixth place with 12 points, sitting three points clear of 10th-placed Atalanta, with both teams aiming to claim crucial points to bolster their European ambitions.Kick-off: 7:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday 18 OctoberVenue: San Siro (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza), MilanGroup: Serie A (Matchday 7)Current standings: AC Milan 6th (12 pts), Atalanta 10th (9 pts)That's a tutor! Capello warns Milan wonderkid against one bad habit after his hat-trickQualification implications: A win for AC Milan moves them closer to the top four European qualification places, while victory for Atalanta allows them to draw level on points with the Rossoneri.Form GuideAC Milan✅ Win vs Salzburg (Away)➖ Draw vs Sassuolo (Away)✅ Win vs Lecce (Home)❌ Loss vs Benfica (Home)➖ Draw vs Lazio (Away)Atalanta✅ Win vs Pafos FC (Home)✅ Win vs Venezia (Home)❌ Loss vs Juventus (Away)❌ Loss vs Cagliari (Home)❌ Loss vs AS Roma (Away)Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)❌ AC Milan 2-3 Atalanta (May 2026 – Serie A)➖ Atalanta 1-1 AC Milan (Oct 2025 – Serie A)❌ AC Milan 0-1 Atalanta (Apr 2025 – Serie A)❌ Atalanta 2-1 AC Milan (Dec 2024 – Serie A)➖ AC Milan 1-1 Atalanta (Feb 2024 – Serie A)##NAJAVA_MECA_10036894##Team NewsAC Milan❌ Matteo Gabbia – Injury (out).❌ Alexis Saelemaekers – Injury (out, expected back next year).🟡 Filippo Terracciano – Available domestically (suspended for upcoming European trip).Atalanta❌ Eljif Elmas – Suspended.❌ Odilon Kossounou – Injury (out).❌ Kamaldeen Sulemana – Injury (out).❌ Isak Hien – Injury (out).🟡 Giorgio Scalvini – Injury concern, late assessment.🟡 Giacomo Raspadori – Injury concern, late assessment.🟡 Franck Kessie – Injury concern, late assessment.Not even born when Inzaghi did it! Milan's African sensation ends 24-year hat-trick droughtPlayer to Watch: Alphadjo Cisse (AC Milan)Alphadjo Cisse has spectacularly announced himself, emerging as one of AC Milan's most exciting young attacking options.The rising star captured headlines in midweek after firing a perfect hat-trick against RB Salzburg in the Europa League, scoring with both feet and a header in a devastating display.Cisse's movement, clinical finishing, and confidence in transition make him a dangerous weapon against Atalanta's depleted defensive line. With Ruben Amorim considering team rotation, Cisse's white-hot form makes him the focal point to watch at San Siro.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Both Teams to Score – Yes🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)AC Milan to Win🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)AC Milan to Win 2-1Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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