AC Milan welcome Atalanta to San Siro on Sunday in a high-stakes Serie A encounter with major implications for European qualification.

Milan are aiming to strengthen their top-four position, while Atalanta continue pushing to keep their European hopes alive.

Milan under growing pressure

AC Milan have struggled badly in recent weeks, winning just one of their last five Serie A matches.

Their recent 2-0 defeat increased pressure on Massimiliano Allegri as the Rossoneri attempt to secure Champions League qualification.

Problems emerging at San Siro

Milan have failed to score in each of their last two league matches at San Siro.

Defensively, the situation has also been concerning, with only two clean sheets recorded in their last seven Serie A games.

Atalanta’s European hopes fading

Atalanta are also experiencing a difficult run of form.

The visitors sit seven points outside the top six and arrive without a win in their last four league matches.

Away performances remain inconsistent

Atalanta have managed only two victories from their last eight Serie A away games.

They are also still searching for their first away win this season against a team currently above them in the table.

Strong head-to-head record against Milan

Despite their struggles, Atalanta remain unbeaten against Milan in their last six meetings across all competitions.

The visitors have also scored in each of their last seven away matches.

AC Milan vs Atalanta key stats

Match statistics

• Atalanta have scored in their last seven away games
• Milan have kept only two clean sheets in their last seven Serie A matches
• Milan have won just one of their last five league games
• Atalanta are unbeaten in their last six meetings with Milan
• Atalanta have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their last five away matches

Form guide

Last five Serie A matches

AC Milan:

• Loss
• Loss
• Win
• Draw
• Loss

Atalanta:

• Loss
• Win
• Draw
• Loss
• Draw

Betting tips and prediction

Bookmakers have positioned Milan as slight favourites with odds of 2.10 for a home win. The draw is priced at 3.30, while an Atalanta victory is available at 3.50.

A low-scoring contest is expected given the recent form of both sides.

Hot tip

Both teams have scored in four of the last five Serie A meetings between Milan and Atalanta, making “BTTS — Yes” one of the strongest betting options.