Club Brugge vs Atalanta BC: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 12, 2025

Club Brugge and Atalanta BC go head-to-head at Jan Breydelstadion on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 5:45 pm UK time, in the first leg of their Champions League knockout round play-offs. While Brugge barely squeezed through as the final team in the top 24, Atalanta narrowly missed out on an automatic last-16 spot after a dramatic final matchday.

Interesting Fact:

Atalanta are unbeaten in 14 consecutive away matches across all competitions, making them one of the toughest travelling teams in European football.

Team Analysis

Club Brugge

Brugge qualified for the knockout stage after finishing 24th in the league phase with 11 points. Despite losing 3-1 to Manchester City on the final matchday, they did enough to progress, having already claimed wins over Aston Villa and Sporting Lisbon.

Their 20-match unbeaten run ended with that defeat to City, but they have shown attacking prowess, scoring in 29 of their last 30 matches across all competitions.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: D-D-L-W-L
• Last match: 3-1 loss vs Manchester City

Key Players:

• Charles De Ketelaere: The ex-Brugge star now plays for Atalanta but has been one of the standout players in the Champions League this season.
• Gustaf Nilsson: The Swedish striker has been in fine form, scoring five goals in his last five domestic league appearances.

Injuries/Suspensions:
Brugge have a fully fit squad, with no reported injuries or suspensions.

Atalanta BC

Atalanta finished ninth in the league phase with 15 points. They were one goal away from automatic qualification, drawing 2-2 with Barcelona in a dramatic match that saw them fall just short.

Gasperini’s men have been strong defensively, conceding just six goals in the league phase—one of the best records in the competition. However, their attack remains deadly, scoring a club-record 126 goals in 2024.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-L-W-D-W
• Last match: 5-1 win vs Hellas Verona

Key Players:

• Mateo Retegui: The Argentine striker has been in red-hot form, scoring four goals in Atalanta’s last league match.
• Éderson: The Brazilian midfielder scored in the draw against Barcelona and has been instrumental in Atalanta’s midfield dominance.

Injuries/Suspensions:
Atalanta have multiple key absentees, including:

• Gianluca Scamacca (out, injury)
• Giorgio Scalvini (out, injury)
• Sead Kolasinac (out, injury)
• Marco Carnesecchi (out, injury)
• Ademola Lookman (out, injury)

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

This is the first-ever competitive meeting between Club Brugge and Atalanta BC.

Key Stats:

• Club Brugge have not beaten a Serie A club in 15 matches, with their last win coming against AC Milan 22 years ago.
• Atalanta have scored in each of their last five Champions League games.
• Brugge are unbeaten in their last 15 home matches across all competitions.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Club Brugge 1-2 Atalanta BC

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Atalanta’s defensive solidity and superior attacking depth make them favourites in this tie. Despite their injury concerns, the Italians should have enough quality to edge past Brugge in this first leg.

Betting Tips

1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
3. Anytime Goalscorer: Mateo Retegui

Possible Lineups

Club Brugge (4-2-3-1):
Mignolet; Seys, Mechele, Ordonez, De Cuyper; Jashari, Onyedika; Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis; Jutgla

Atalanta BC (3-4-2-1):
Patricio; Posch, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; De Ketelaere, Pasalic; Retegui

Hot Stat

Atalanta have won three of their four away matches in this Champions League campaign, proving their strength on the road.

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