Atalanta vs Club Brugge Predictions

Atalanta are likely to get to the next stage of the Champions League with a win over Club Brugge.

Match info: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo

Date: Tuesday, 18^th February 2025

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

Atalanta are all set to host Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 playoff second-leg game. Club Brugge have a clear advantage here as they won the first leg by a scoreline of 2-1. This will not keep them under much pressure even if it is a match with high stakes. The hosts are one goal down and will be looking to make a comeback at home.

The last game was the first-ever meeting between Club Brugge and Atalanta. The Belgian Pro League side took down the Serie A side at home. Club Brugge will be looking to come up with a top-notch performance so that they can secure a win even away from home.

Head-to-head:

• The first leg was the first-ever Champions League meeting between the two teams.
• Club Brugge won at home 2-1.
• Club Brugge have scored nine goals and won four of their nine UEFA Champions League games this season.
• Atalanta progressed from their first two major European ties after losing the first leg in the 1987-88 Cup Winners’ Cup.
• The Serie A side Atalanta won their last home game in the UCL, ending a five-game winless run on home soil.

Form:

• Atalanta in the Champions League: W-L-W-D-L
• Atalanta in all competitions: D-L-W-L-D
• Club Brugge in the Champions League: D-W-D-L-W
• Club Brugge in all competitions: L-D-W-W-D

Team News:

• Daniel Maldini, Seal Kolasinac and four other players are suffering from injuries and will not be in action for Atalanta.
• Bjorn Meijer will not be in action for Club Brugge due to an injury.

Player(s) to watch:

• Charles De Ketelaere will have to step up for his side and net a goal or two. He is capable up front and his team will need a top performance from him so that they can proceed to the next stage of the European tournament.
• Hans Vanaken will be playing an important role in their squad. From controlling the midfield to helping the attacking unit score goals, the Belgian midfielder can be a threat to Atalanta. Hans Vanaken will have to create some linkup plays with his fellow squad members to outshine the hosts.