Serie A Regular Season - 29

Inter 1 - 1 FT Atalanta

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

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Futmetrix Verdict
73
FT
Sat, Mar 14
Italiano
Inter
1-1
Atalanta
⚡ Intensity 33
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 100
🎲 Upset 74
Late Krstovic strike stuns the leaders.

Late Drama at the Meazza: Krstovic Rescues a Point

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A gripping tactical battle defined by missed opportunities, as the runaway league leaders were stung by a resilient late fightback.

Setting the Tempo

The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza was bathed in evening light for a clash that carried genuine title race implications. Inter wasted no time establishing their authority, bringing relentless Intensity to the pitch from the opening exchanges. The league leaders controlled possession with clinical precision, locking down 58% of the ball and forcing their opponents into a deep defensive shell. The breakthrough arrived in the 26th minute, rewarding the hosts' relentless pressure. A perfectly weighted delivery from N. Barella found F. Esposito, who finished with aplomb to give his side a deserved lead. At this stage, the home side looked entirely comfortable, turning the midfield into their personal playground while dictating the rhythm of the contest with effortless swagger.

The Defensive Masterclass

As the second half unfolded, Atalanta desperately tried to shift the match's Balance, pushing higher up the pitch to disrupt the rhythm. However, they found themselves running into an absolute brick wall in the form of Yann Bisseck. The defender produced an outstanding individual performance, anchoring the backline and sweeping up danger with remarkable anticipation. Looking to inject fresh energy and maintain their dominance, the hosts introduced Henrikh Mkhitaryan. A barrage of 16 total shots turned the penalty area into a shooting gallery, yet the hosts' failure to convert their 1.59 expected goals into a wider margin left the door slightly ajar. Their inability to find that elusive second goal to kill off the game would ultimately prove costly.

A Late Twist

You can never truly relax when the Stakes are this high at the summit of the table. Despite managing only seven shots all game, the visitors remained stubbornly in the fight. The introduction of N. Krstovic in the 52nd minute provided the Upset Factor they so desperately craved. Lurking with intent, the substitute seized his moment in the 83rd minute, silencing the home crowd with a clinical equalizer completely against the run of play. The 1-1 finish serves as a stark reminder for the league leaders that controlling possession does not guarantee three points. They sit comfortably at the summit, but this squandered opportunity will sting, while their opponents travel home with a heavily celebrated and hard-fought point.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Inter's season?

Despite dropping points, Inter comfortably retains the top spot in the league. However, it is a frustrating missed opportunity to further cement their title push.

How did substitute Yann Bisseck change the game?

Actually starting the match, Bisseck was a defensive colossus. His man-of-the-match performance anchored the backline, neutralizing dangerous counter-attacks with perfectly timed interventions.

Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?

Yes, the fierce rivalry created a tightly contested midfield battle. The palpable tension led to rushed decision-making in the final third and many missed opportunities.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
58%
42%
Inter 58%
Atalanta 42%
Shots
16
7
Inter 16
Atalanta 7
Shots on Target
3
3
Inter 3
Atalanta 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.59
1.08
Inter 1.59
Atalanta 1.08
Passes
654
469
Inter 654
Atalanta 469
Pass Accuracy
88%
85%
Inter 88%
Atalanta 85%
Corners
2
2
Inter 2
Atalanta 2
Fouls
11
5
Inter 11
Atalanta 5
Yellow Cards
2
2
Inter 2
Atalanta 2
Red Cards
0
0
Inter 0
Atalanta 0

Match Events

S. Kolasinac 🟨 22'
22' 🟨 P. Sucic
26' F. Esposito (N. Barella)
HT
46' 🔄 P. Sucic H. Mkhitaryan
G. Scamacca N. Krstovic 🔄 52'
L. Samardzic Ederson 🔄 52'
59' 🟨 Carlos Augusto
S. Kolasinac I. Hien 🔄 65'
N. Zalewski K. Sulemana 🔄 65'
65' 🔄 F. Dimarco Luis Henrique
66' 🔄 F. Esposito A. Bonny
76' 🔄 N. Barella D. Frattesi
M. De Roon C. De Ketelaere 🔄 76'
80' 🔄 M. Akanji S. de Vrij
N. Krstovic 83'
83' 🟨 C. Chivu
85' 🟨 C. Chivu
C. De Ketelaere 🟨 90'+5
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Inter

Goalkeepers
Yann Sommer
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yann Bisseck
MAGNET
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
104
Passes
3
Duels
Manuel Akanji
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Carlos Augusto
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Denzel Dumfries
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nicolò Barella
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
62%
Pass Acc
Piotr Zieliński
MAGNET
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
76
Passes
4
Duels
Petar Sučić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Federico Dimarco
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Marcus Thuram
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Francesco Pio Esposito
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Raffaele Di Gennaro
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josep Martínez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefan de Vrij
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Bastoni
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Acerbi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Darmian
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Diouf
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iwo Kaczmarski
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luís Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Lavelli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Atalanta

Goalkeepers
Marco Carnesecchi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Giorgio Scalvini
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Berat Djimsiti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sead Kolašinac
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Midfielders
Davide Zappacosta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marten de Roon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Mario Pašalić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo Bernasconi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Lazar Samardžić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
52
Entry
Nicola Zalewski
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Gianluca Scamacca
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
52
Entry
BENCH
Marco Sportiello
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Francesco Rossi
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Honest Ahanor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isak Hien
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Odilon Kossounou
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mitchel Bakker
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raoul Bellanova
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Éderson
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yunus Musah
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Krstović
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Charles De Ketelaere
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kamaldeen Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
28/12/2025 Atalanta 0 - 1 Inter Serie A New Balance Arena
16/03/2025 Atalanta 0 - 2 Inter Serie A Gewiss Stadium
02/01/2025 Inter 2 - 0 Atalanta Super Cup Al-Awwal Park
30/08/2024 Inter 4 - 0 Atalanta Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
28/02/2024 Inter 4 - 0 Atalanta Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
04/11/2023 Atalanta 1 - 2 Inter Serie A Gewiss Stadium
27/05/2023 Inter 3 - 2 Atalanta Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
31/01/2023 Inter 1 - 0 Atalanta Coppa Italia Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
13/11/2022 Atalanta 2 - 3 Inter Serie A Gewiss Stadium
16/01/2022 Atalanta 0 - 0 Inter Serie A Gewiss Stadium
28/12/2025
0 - 1
Serie A New Balance Arena
16/03/2025
0 - 2
Serie A Gewiss Stadium
02/01/2025
2 - 0
Super Cup Al-Awwal Park
30/08/2024
4 - 0
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
28/02/2024
4 - 0
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
04/11/2023
1 - 2
Serie A Gewiss Stadium
27/05/2023
3 - 2
Serie A Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
31/01/2023
1 - 0
Coppa Italia Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
13/11/2022
2 - 3
Serie A Gewiss Stadium
16/01/2022
0 - 0
Serie A Gewiss Stadium
Inter Win
Atalanta Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Inter 29 68 65 23 +42 DInter 1 - 1 Atalanta (14-03-2026)LAC Milan 1 - 0 Inter (08-03-2026)WInter 2 - 0 Genoa (28-02-2026)WLecce 0 - 2 Inter (21-02-2026)WInter 3 - 2 Juventus (14-02-2026)
2 AC Milan 28 60 44 20 +24 WAC Milan 1 - 0 Inter (08-03-2026)WCremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan (01-03-2026)LAC Milan 0 - 1 Parma (22-02-2026)DAC Milan 1 - 1 Como (18-02-2026)WPisa 1 - 2 AC Milan (13-02-2026)
3 Napoli 29 59 45 30 +15 WNapoli 2 - 1 Lecce (14-03-2026)WNapoli 2 - 1 Torino (06-03-2026)WHellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli (28-02-2026)LAtalanta 2 - 1 Napoli (22-02-2026)DNapoli 2 - 2 AS Roma (15-02-2026)
4 Como 28 51 46 21 +25 WCagliari 1 - 2 Como (07-03-2026)WComo 3 - 1 Lecce (28-02-2026)WJuventus 0 - 2 Como (21-02-2026)DAC Milan 1 - 1 Como (18-02-2026)LComo 1 - 2 Fiorentina (14-02-2026)
5 AS Roma 28 51 38 21 +17 LGenoa 2 - 1 AS Roma (08-03-2026)DAS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus (01-03-2026)WAS Roma 3 - 0 Cremonese (22-02-2026)DNapoli 2 - 2 AS Roma (15-02-2026)WAS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari (09-02-2026)
6 Juventus 28 50 50 28 +22 WJuventus 4 - 0 Pisa (07-03-2026)DAS Roma 3 - 3 Juventus (01-03-2026)LJuventus 0 - 2 Como (21-02-2026)LInter 3 - 2 Juventus (14-02-2026)DJuventus 2 - 2 Lazio (08-02-2026)
7 Atalanta 29 47 40 27 +13 DInter 1 - 1 Atalanta (14-03-2026)DAtalanta 2 - 2 Udinese (07-03-2026)LSassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta (01-03-2026)WAtalanta 2 - 1 Napoli (22-02-2026)WLazio 0 - 2 Atalanta (14-02-2026)
8 Bologna 28 39 37 34 +3 LBologna 1 - 2 Hellas Verona (08-03-2026)WPisa 0 - 1 Bologna (02-03-2026)WBologna 1 - 0 Udinese (23-02-2026)WTorino 1 - 2 Bologna (15-02-2026)LBologna 0 - 1 Parma (08-02-2026)
9 Sassuolo 28 38 35 38 -3 LLazio 2 - 1 Sassuolo (09-03-2026)WSassuolo 2 - 1 Atalanta (01-03-2026)WSassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona (20-02-2026)WUdinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo (15-02-2026)LSassuolo 0 - 5 Inter (08-02-2026)
10 Lazio 28 37 28 28 0 WLazio 2 - 1 Sassuolo (09-03-2026)LTorino 2 - 0 Lazio (01-03-2026)DCagliari 0 - 0 Lazio (21-02-2026)LLazio 0 - 2 Atalanta (14-02-2026)DJuventus 2 - 2 Lazio (08-02-2026)
11 Udinese 28 36 33 41 -8 DAtalanta 2 - 2 Udinese (07-03-2026)WUdinese 3 - 0 Fiorentina (02-03-2026)LBologna 1 - 0 Udinese (23-02-2026)LUdinese 1 - 2 Sassuolo (15-02-2026)LLecce 2 - 1 Udinese (08-02-2026)
12 Parma 29 34 21 36 -15 LTorino 4 - 1 Parma (13-03-2026)DFiorentina 0 - 0 Parma (08-03-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Cagliari (27-02-2026)WAC Milan 0 - 1 Parma (22-02-2026)WParma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (15-02-2026)
13 Torino 29 33 32 50 -18 WTorino 4 - 1 Parma (13-03-2026)LNapoli 2 - 1 Torino (06-03-2026)WTorino 2 - 0 Lazio (01-03-2026)LGenoa 3 - 0 Torino (22-02-2026)LTorino 1 - 2 Bologna (15-02-2026)
14 Genoa 28 30 34 40 -6 WGenoa 2 - 1 AS Roma (08-03-2026)LInter 2 - 0 Genoa (28-02-2026)WGenoa 3 - 0 Torino (22-02-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Genoa (15-02-2026)LGenoa 2 - 3 Napoli (07-02-2026)
15 Cagliari 28 30 30 38 -8 LCagliari 1 - 2 Como (07-03-2026)DParma 1 - 1 Cagliari (27-02-2026)DCagliari 0 - 0 Lazio (21-02-2026)LCagliari 0 - 2 Lecce (16-02-2026)LAS Roma 2 - 0 Cagliari (09-02-2026)
16 Lecce 29 27 21 39 -18 LNapoli 2 - 1 Lecce (14-03-2026)WLecce 2 - 1 Cremonese (08-03-2026)LComo 3 - 1 Lecce (28-02-2026)LLecce 0 - 2 Inter (21-02-2026)WCagliari 0 - 2 Lecce (16-02-2026)
17 Fiorentina 28 25 30 42 -12 DFiorentina 0 - 0 Parma (08-03-2026)LUdinese 3 - 0 Fiorentina (02-03-2026)WFiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa (23-02-2026)WComo 1 - 2 Fiorentina (14-02-2026)DFiorentina 2 - 2 Torino (07-02-2026)
18 Cremonese 28 24 22 40 -18 LLecce 2 - 1 Cremonese (08-03-2026)LCremonese 0 - 2 AC Milan (01-03-2026)LAS Roma 3 - 0 Cremonese (22-02-2026)DCremonese 0 - 0 Genoa (15-02-2026)LAtalanta 2 - 1 Cremonese (09-02-2026)
19 Hellas Verona 28 18 22 49 -27 WBologna 1 - 2 Hellas Verona (08-03-2026)LHellas Verona 1 - 2 Napoli (28-02-2026)LSassuolo 3 - 0 Hellas Verona (20-02-2026)LParma 2 - 1 Hellas Verona (15-02-2026)DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Pisa (06-02-2026)
20 Pisa 28 15 20 48 -28 LJuventus 4 - 0 Pisa (07-03-2026)LPisa 0 - 1 Bologna (02-03-2026)LFiorentina 1 - 0 Pisa (23-02-2026)LPisa 1 - 2 AC Milan (13-02-2026)DHellas Verona 0 - 0 Pisa (06-02-2026)