Atalanta will take on Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, 9 December, in a match between two teams locked together on ten points in the league table.
Both sides will fancy their chances of finishing inside the top eight from here, but a defeat for either of them on Wednesday would be a huge blow to their respective chances.
As part of this week's round of Champions League betting tips, here is our Atalanta vs Chelsea prediction.
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Atalanta vs Chelsea prediction: A big night for the hosts
Key Stats
- Atalanta have won three of their last four matches to nil.
- Chelsea have failed to win any of their last three matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in two of Chelsea's last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Atalanta 2-0 Chelsea
Chelsea have the stronger team on paper here, but they have hit a bit of a wall in recent weeks and going to Bergamo is far from an easy task.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts are the underdogs
- HOME: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) 27.8%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Atalanta vs Chelsea odds are weighted in favour of Chelsea, which only provides us with excellent value on an Atalanta win. Ladbrokes have given the hosts just a 30.3% chance of winning the match, while Chelsea have been given a 48.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
This will be the first time in history that Atalanta and Chelsea have ever played against each other.
Atalanta preview: A response is expected
Atalanta come into the match on the back of a shock 3-1 defeat to Verona, so changes to the starting XI could be on the way. The only positive from that match was that they came through it without any fresh injuries, meaning Mitchel Bakker and Kamaldeen Sulemana are their only two absentees this week.
Predicted lineup: Carnesecchi (GK), Kossounou, Hien, Djimsiti, Bellanova, Ederson, Pasalic, Zalewski, De Ketelaere, Lookman, Scamacca
Last five results
- Verona 3-1 Atalanta
- Atalanta 4-0 Genoa
- Atalanta 2-0 Fiorentina
- Frankfurt 0-3 Atalanta
- Napoli 3-1 Atalanta
Chelsea preview: Caicedo returns
It is no coincidence that Chelsea's poor run of form has coincided with the suspension of Moises Caicedo, but the Blues' midfield dynamo is eligible to play on Tuesday night. On the injury front, Liam Delap has rejoined Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill and Dario Essugo in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Sanchez (GK), Gusto, Acheampong, Chalobah, Hato, Santos, Caicedo, Fernandez, Estevao, Neto, Pedro
Last five results
- Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea
- Leeds 3-1 Chelsea
- Chelsea 1-1 Arsenal
- Chelsea 3-0 Barcelona
- Burnley 0-2 Chelsea
Player to watch: Joao Pedro
Joao Pedro had a good start to his Chelsea career, but the former Brighton man must start scoring goals at more regular intervals if he is to establish himself as Chelsea's main man at the top of the pitch. The Blues need a win here. Can the Brazilian help them find it?