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UEFA Champions League - Atalanta VS Club Brugge Prediction
UEFA Champions League - Atalanta VS Club Brugge
Match Time:19-02-2025 04:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Atalanta BC
Atalanta are dealing with several injury concerns ahead of the second leg. Defensive duo Odilon Kossounou and Giorgio Scalvini are both ruled out, while striker Gianluca Scamacca is also unavailable for selection.
There are also doubts over the fitness of Ademola Lookman, who has missed the last six matches due to a lingering knee issue. His availability remains uncertain, and a late fitness test will determine his involvement. Additionally, Daniel Maldini and Sead Kolasinac will need to be assessed ahead of the clash, while Ibrahim Sulemana is a doubt after he was forced off during the recent match against Cagliari.
Gian Piero Gasperini rotated his squad for Saturday’s goalless draw in Serie A, resting key players with an eye on the crucial European fixture. Several first-choice names are expected to return to the starting lineup, including Rui Patricio, Berat Djimsiti, Raoul Bellanova, Marten de Roon, Ederson, Davide Zappacosta, and Charles De Ketelaere.
Atalanta are likely to set up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Rui Patricio will take his place in goal, with Stefan Posch, Isak Hien, and Berat Djimsiti forming the three-man defense. Raoul Bellanova and Davide Zappacosta will operate as wing-backs, providing width and defensive cover, while Ederson and Marten de Roon will control the midfield battle.
Mario Pasalic is expected to play in the advanced midfield role, linking the attack with the midfield. Charles De Ketelaere and Mateo Retegui will lead the line as the two center-forwards, tasked with breaking down the Brugge defense and delivering the goals Atalanta need to progress.
Club Brugge
Club Brugge also have injury concerns ahead of the second leg. Defender Bjorn Meijer has missed the last six matches due to injury and remains a doubt for this crucial encounter.
Nicky Hayen made a few changes at the weekend, but he is expected to recall key players Raphael Onyedika and Christos Tzolis to the starting lineup. Onyedika will partner Ardon Jashari in the midfield pivot, providing defensive stability and linking play from the back.
Christos Tzolis, who came off the bench to score a late equaliser in the last league match, is likely to start on the left flank, bringing attacking threat and creativity. Meanwhile, Ferran Jutgla, who found the net in the first leg, is expected to spearhead the attack as the central striker.
Club Brugge are likely to set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Simon Mignolet will start in goal, with Joaquin Seys, Brandon Mechele, Joel Ordonez, and Maxim De Cuyper forming the back four. Ardon Jashari and Raphael Onyedika will play as the defensive midfielders, tasked with controlling the game’s tempo.
In the attacking midfield line, Chemsdine Talbi will occupy the right wing, Hans Vanaken will operate centrally as the playmaker, and Christos Tzolis will provide width and direct attacking play from the left. Ferran Jutgla is expected to lead the line as the lone striker, aiming to add to his goal tally in this fixture.
Atalanta BC possible starting lineup:
Patricio; Posch, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Retegui
Club Brugge possible starting lineup:
Mignolet; Seys, Ordonez, Mechele, De Cuyper; Jashari, Oyedika; Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis; Jutgla
Atalanta vs Club Brugge Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
The first leg last week was the maiden meeting between the two sides.
Club Brugge have been eliminated 16 times after winning the first leg in a European tie - the most of any side in history.
Atalanta have won just one of their last six games across competitions (three draws).
Six of Brugge's last seven competitive games have seen both sides find the back of the net.
Atalanta have never won consecutive home games in the UEFA Champions League.
Brugge are winless in their last seven away games against Italian opposition (five losses).
Prediction: Atalanta BC 3-1 Club Brugge
Atalanta left Belgium with a sense of injustice after falling to a narrow defeat following a controversial penalty call, but they will now look to channel that disappointment into motivation for Tuesday's return leg, and with home advantage in their favour, we think that they will produce a free-scoring display to turn the tie in their favour.
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