Barcelona vs Atalanta Predictions

Barcelona enter this clash in formidable form, with a consistent winning streak in the UEFA Champions League and three consecutive home victories. Hence, they are favourites for this game.

Match info: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, Catalonia

Date: Wednesday, 29^th January 2025

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

Barcelona will attempt to maintain their unbeaten record in 2025 when they play host to Atalanta BC in Wednesday's Champions League encounter.

The Blaugrana, who have already sealed a top-eight spot, could still finish the league phase in first place, while seventh-placed Atalanta will attempt to secure an automatic last-16 berth on matchday eight.

Head-to-head:

• They haven’t faced each other in the Champions League yet.
• FC Barcelona have a winning streak of six matches in the UEFA Champions League.
• They score 27% of their goals between the minutes 76-90.
• Atalanta score 22% of their goals between the minutes 31-45.
• Barcelona are 2^nd on the table and have qualified for the Round of 16.
• Atalanta sit 7^th on the log and have secured qualification into the next round.

Form:

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

Team News:

• Dani Olmo, Inigo Martinez, Marc Bernal, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are injured and will miss the game. Pedri has gastrointestinal discomfort and is doubtful for the game for Barcelona.
• Gianluca Scamacca, and Odilon Kossounou will miss the game for Atalanta.

Player(s) to watch:

• Raphinha will be the player to watch out for FC Barcelona in this game. He has been sensational this season with 23 goals and 11 assists in 31 games. Raphinha can play across the front line, often positioned on the right wing but capable of playing on the left or as an attacking midfielder. His adaptability makes him valuable for tactical flexibility. The Brazilian winger possesses excellent ball control, with a flair for dribbling that often sees him weaving through defenders.
• Ademola Lookman is the player to watch out for Atalanta in this game. He has scored 14 goals and provided seven assists in the 27 games that he has played for the club so far across competitions this season. Lookman is known for his speed, dribbling, and finishing.