On Tuesday, the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, hosts a crucial UEFA Champions League matchday two fixture between Atalanta and Club Brugge.
The home team enter this game hoping to recover from a difficult start in the competition, having suffered a heavy 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in their last European outing and also playing a 1-1 draw against Juventus.
Club Brugge, on the other hand, secured a commanding 4-1 victory against Monaco on matchday one and are currently riding strong in the league, securing a 2-1 away victory over Standard de Liege.
Read our Atalanta vs Club Brugge predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other UEFA Champions League predictions.
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Atalanta vs Club Brugge prediction: Home team to nick the win
Key statistics
- Each of the last two meetings between the sides has featured over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams have scored against each other in their last two meetings.
- Atalanta have not lost at home this season, with one win and one draw.
Correct score prediction: Atalanta 2-1 Club Brugge
We are predicting a 2-1 victory for Atalanta in this encounter. Club Brugge has shown excellent form, especially in Europe, but Atalanta are a very strong side at home.
The previous meetings do not offer much insight, as their only recent encounters were a pair of Champions League matches where Club Brugge won, but we believe the current home advantage will be enough to secure a narrow victory in a hard-fought match.
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Pre-match odds and win probability: Atalanta given slight advantage
- Home: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- Draw: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- Away: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
These odds suggest that the home team are slightly favoured to win, with a 52.4% chance of winning at 1.91 odds, reflecting their strong attacking record and home advantage. A draw is priced at 4.75 with a 21.1% chance, while the visitors were given 3.60 odds with a 27.8% chance, showing that bookmakers expect a competitive match where both teams have opportunities to secure a result.
Most recent head-to-head: Club Brugge dominate in recent times
The competitive matches between these two clubs are very few, having only met twice, which occurred in last season's Champions League playoff phase.
In these two crucial games, Nicky Hayen’s team won both matches, taking a 2-1 victory at home before securing an impressive 3-1 win away at Ivan Juric’s team, resulting in a convincing 5-2 victory on aggregate for the Belgian side.
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Atalanta preview: Key players to miss fixture
Juric’s side is facing several injury setbacks ahead of the match. Giorgio Scalvini and Gianluca Scamacca are both recovering from muscle and knee problems, with returns expected in early October. Sead Kolasinac is sidelined until mid-December with a cruciate ligament injury, while Mitchel Bakker is a long-term absentee, ruled out with the same issue.
Predicted lineup: Carnesecchi (GK), Ahanor, Djimsiti, Zappacosta, Kossounou, Bellanova, Samardzic, de Roon, Pasalic, Sulemana & Krstovic
Last five fixtures
- 27.09.25 – Juventus 1 – 1 Atalanta
- 21.09.25 – Torino 0 – 3 Atalanta
- 17.09.25 – PSG 4 – 0 Atalanta
- 14.09.25 – Atalanta 4 – 1 Lecce
- 30.08.25 – Parma 1 – 1 Atalanta
Club Brugge preview: Three players out of the clash
Nicky Hayen’s side will be without Simon Mignolet, who is sidelined with a groin injury and expected to return in mid-October 2025.
Predicted lineup: Jackers (GK), Mechele, Spileers, Sabbe, Seys, Onyedika, Vanaken, Audoor, Tzolis, Forbs & Tresoldi
Last five fixtures
- 27.09.25 – St. Liege 1 – 2 Club Brugge
- 24.09.25 – Club Brugge 5 – 5 Westerlo
- 21.09.25 – Club Brugge 2 – 0 St. Truiden
- 18.09.25 – Club Brugge 4 – 1 Monaco
- 13.09.25 – RAAL La Louviere 1 – 0 Club Brugge
Player to watch: Nikola Krstovic
Atalanta striker Nikola Krstovic is one player to keep an eye on in this Champions League encounter. The Serbian striker has been in good form, scoring two goals and providing two assists in all competitions this season. His presence upfront will be key for Atalanta as they look to get their first win in the competition against Club Brugge.