Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao Predictions & Tips - Home Win Tipped in UCL
Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao are set to meet in a significant Champions League match. Atalanta, in formidable form, have won nine of their last 12 games and are expected to secure another victory, especially on their home turf. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao has struggled recently, with a shaky performance record away from home. The match also marks the first meeting between these two teams, adding an air of mystery and excitement. With Atalanta's predicted lineup solidifying their strength, a home win seems likely.
- Athletic Bilbao failed to win their last three UCL matches
- In-form Atalanta tipped to claim home victory on Tuesday
- Get our Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao tips in the Champions League
- Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao Predictions
- Atalanta in Fine Form
- Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao Set for First-Ever Encounter
- Atalanta Stumble at Pisa
- Athletic Bilbao Struggles Continue
- Predicted Lineups and Team News
Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao Predictions
Atalanta have been in much better form, and look well-equipped to take care of an Athletic Bilbao side that rarely travels well. A home win is my top tip in Bergamo.
Atalanta in Fine Form
- Atalanta won 9 of their last 12 matches
- Atalanta won 2 of their last 3 home matches (Champions League)
- Athletic Bilbao lost 4 of their last 7 matches
- Athletic Bilbao lost 8 of their last 13 away matches (Competitive fixtures)
Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao Set for First-Ever Encounter
Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao will meet for the first time on Wednesday.
Atalanta Stumble at Pisa
Atalanta return to Champions League action after a frustrating 1-1 draw at Pisa last weekend. Nikola Krstovic's 83rd-minute goal looked to have sealed victory before Rafiu Durosinmi bagged a late leveller for the Serie A strugglers.
Raffaele Palladino's side have found their best form in the past two months, recording nine wins while losing just two of their last 12 matches across all competitions.
La Dea have been especially impressive in their continental performances. Atalanta sit fifth in the Champions League, with 13 points picked up from six games.
Athletic Bilbao Struggles Continue
Athletic Bilbao arrive in Italy after a painful 3-2 La Liga reversal at Mallorca last weekend. Despite twice fighting back from behind, Ernesto Valverde's side were left empty-handed at Estadi de Son Moix.
The Lions have struggled to find any consistency in recent performances. Bilbao won four but lost five of 11 games played since the end of November. Winless in their last four La Liga fixtures, Athletic find themselves down in 10th spot domestically.
On the continent, performances have been little better. Bilbao sit 28th in the Champions League, with just five points picked from six fixtures (W1, D2, L3).
Predicted Lineups and Team News
Atalanta (3-4-2-1) Marco Carnesecchi; Odilon Kossounou, Isak Hien, Sead Kolasinac; Yunus Musah, Marten de Roon, Ederson, Lorenzo Bernasconi; Charles De Ketelaere, Ademola Lookman; Gianluca Scamacca.
Head coach Palladino could have five players unavailable for Wednesday's Champions League contest. Ben Godfrey and Mitchel Bakker are ruled out, while Raoul Bellanova and Berat Djimsiti face late fitness tests.
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman could feature after his involvement at the AFCON.
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1) Unai Simon; Jesus Areso, Daniel Vivian, Yuri Berchiche, Adama Boiro; Mikel Jauregizar, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta; Alex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams; Inaki Williams.
Bilbao boss Valverde has a long list of likely absentees this week. Benat Prados, Maroan Sannadi, Unai Eguiluz and Nico Serrano are ruled out, Yeray Alvarez is suspended, while Inaki Williams, Vesga and Aymeric Laporte are rated doubtful to feature.
Verdict
Atalanta have the form and the quality to claim another Champions League victory on Wednesday. I'm banking on a home win at New Balance Arena.
Atalanta Win
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