Atalanta vs Celtic prediction, odds & betting tips – 23/10/2024

Atalanta and Celtic go head-to-head at the Gewiss Stadium in the Group Stage of the Champions League on Wednesday, 23 October. Read our Champions League predictions for the match below.

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Key Stats

• Celtic were hammered 7-1 in their last Champions League away game by Borussia Dortmund.
• Atalanta claimed four points from their first two UCL group games, keeping two clean sheets along the way.
• Ten of Celtic’s last 11 matches in all competitions featured over 2.5 goals.
• Atalanta rattled the net ten times combined in their last three matches.

Correct score prediction: Atalanta 3-1 Celtic

Celtic found the going tough in their last UCL away game at Dortmund (3-1) and the Scottish champions could come unstuck again when they visit an Atalanta side that notched ten goals across their last three assignments in all competitions.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Markets favour Atalanta

• HOME: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.2%
• DRAW: 15/4 (4.75) – 21.1%
• AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Atalanta are starting to hit top form and their 2-0 win at Venezia in Serie A at the weekend was their third triumph on the spin in all competition. La Dea have been priced at odds of 4/9 to maintain their streak at Celtic’s expense on Wednesday.

Celtic have gone off the boil a little since their dismal 7-1 loss in Dortmund on UCL matchday two and with their confidence dented, they aren’t the most attractive option in the match result markets despite their 5/1 price. Check out our football tips page for more expert Champions League predictions.

Most recent H2Hs: Teams have never met

Atalanta and Celtic will cross paths for the first time in a competitive fixture when they collide in Bergamo on Wednesday evening.

Atalanta preview: Kossounou among host’s absentees

Odilon Kossounou, Marco Brescianini, Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini are out of action for Atalanta while Rafael Toloi is a serious doubt with a muscle complaint. La Dea are unbeaten after two games of the new Champions League campaign.

Predicted lineup: Carnesecchi (GK), De Roon, Hien, Djimsiti, Bellanova, Ederson, Pasalic, Zappacosta, De Ketelaere, Lookman, Retegui

Italy Serie A 12/05/25

W

Roma

1

Atalanta

2

Italy Serie A 04/05/25

W

Monza

0

Atalanta

4

Italy Serie A 27/04/25

D

Lecce

1

Atalanta

1

Italy Serie A 20/04/25

W

AC Milan

0

Atalanta

1

Italy Serie A 13/04/25

W

Bologna

0

Atalanta

2

Celtic preview: Visitor’s squad looks strong

Greg Taylor is listed as Celtic's only confirmed absentee ahead of Wednesday's test in Italy. The Bhoys threw away a two-goal lead and eventually had to settle for a draw when they hosted Aberdeen in the Premiership at the weekend.

Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Johnston, Trusty, Scales, Valle, Engels, McGregor, Hatate, Kuhn, Maeda, Furuhashi

Scotland Premiership 10/05/25

W

Hibernian

1

Celtic

3

Scotland Premiership 04/05/25

D

Rangers

1

Celtic

1

Scotland Premiership 26/04/25

W

Dundee Utd

0

Celtic

5

Scotland FA Cup 20/04/25

W

St Johnstone

0

Celtic

5

Scotland Premiership 12/04/25

W

Kilmarnock

1

Celtic

5

Player to watch – Davide Zappacosta

Wing-back Davide Zappacosta seems to save his best performances for Atalanta’s continental fixtures and the 32-year-old, who was a key member of La Dea’s Europa League winning team last term, has been shining in the Champions League since the summer.

Look out for Zappacosta’s raiding runs

Zappacosta provides plenty of thrust down the right flank for Atalanta and the veteran has been averaging 1.5 shots and 1.5 key passes per game in the Champions League for the Italians. His lung-busting runs could be a feature of Wednesday’s clash with Celtic.