Atalanta travel to Belgium to face an already-eliminated Union Saint-Gilloise in a final attempt to secure a top-eight UEFA Champions League automatic qualification berth on Wednesday, 28 January.
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Union SG vs Atalanta prediction: Nerazzurri to beat the Apaches
Key stats
- Union SG are winless in back-to-back competitive outings (D1, L1).
- The Apaches have tasted just one defeat across seven competitive games (W3, D3).
- Atalanta are undefeated in five of their seven UCL league phase matches (W4, D1).
- La Dea have lost just once in three away UCL fixtures (W2).
Correct score prediction: Union SG 1-3 Atalanta
Union SG saw their five-match unbeaten streak end at the hands of Bayern Munich, before Leuven held the Brussels natives to a goalless draw in the Belgian Pro League. The Apaches need a miracle if they are to qualify for the play-off knockouts, and have very little but pride to play for in this clash.
Meanwhile, Atalanta have confirmed their spot in the play-offs, but have the chance to do one better by making it into the top eight, provided results elsewhere go in their favour. Palladino’s men have lost only once across their last six matches, which was incidentally last UCL matchday – a 3-2 loss to Athletic Bilbao.
With the firepower at their disposal, Atalanta have a real chance of a comfortable success.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour the Nerazzurri
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.2%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.7%
- AWAY: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
David Hubert’s outfit have lost all the games they’ve played at Anderlecht’s Lotto Park. They are assigned odds of 21/10 (3.10), which suggest a 32.2% chance of triumph.
Atalanta enter this clash following a handsome 4-0 win over Parma in Serie A. The bookies view the visitors as clear favourites with odds of 23/20 (2.15), indicating a 46.5% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: First meeting
Union SG and Atalanta have never faced each other before, adding a layer of uncertainty to this encounter.
Union SG preview: Long list of absentees
Several players are missing for Union SG, including Massire Sylla, Emmanuel David, Mateo Blondic and Besfort Zeneli.
Predicted lineup: Scherpen (GK), MacAllister, Bugess, De Perre, Khalaili, Zorgan, Schoofs, Smith, Florucz, El Hadj & David
Last five matches:
- Leuven 0-0 Union SG (Jupiler Pro League)
- Bayern Munich 2-0 Union SG (UEFA Champions League)
- Union SG 1-0 Mechelen (Jupiler Pro League)
- Dender 0-2 Union SG (Belgian Cup)
- Cercle Brugge 1-1 Union SG (Jupiler Pro League)
Atalanta preview: Two sidelined
Two players in Raoul Bellanova and Giacomo Raspadori will miss this final league phase encounter.
Predicted lineup: Carnesecchi (GK), Kolasinac, Djimsiti, Kossounou, Zappacosta, Bernasconi, Eeson, de Roon, De Ketelaere, Zalewski & Scamacca
Last five matches:
- Atalanta 4-0 Parma (Serie A)
- Atalanta 2-3 Athletic Bilbao (UEFA Champions League)
- Pisa 1-1 Atalanta (Serie A)
- Atalanta 2-0 Torino (Serie A)
- Bologna 0-2 Atalanta (Serie A)
Player to watch: Charles De Ketelaere
Belgian forward De Ketelaere returns to his homeland as Atalanta push for a top eight automatic qualification berth. The 24-year-old has been important for Raffaele Palladino’s side in recent weeks, with two assists and a goal in three of his last five appearances for the club. He will look to replicate his match-winning performance in the 2-1 victory against Chelsea two UCL matchdays ago (G1 A1).