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Atalanta BC will attempt to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit when they welcome Club Brugge to Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. The Italian side must secure a victory to progress to the Champions League Round of 16, while the Belgian visitors only need a draw to advance.

Both teams come into this crucial tie with mixed form. Atalanta struggled to break down Cagliari in a goalless Serie A draw at the weekend, while Club Brugge fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Sint-Truiden.

Interesting Fact: Club Brugge has only won once in 11 away games against Italian opposition in European competition (W1, D4, L6).

Team Analysis

Atalanta BC

Current Form: ❌➖➖✅❌ (Last 5 matches)

Atalanta must rediscover their attacking spark if they are to stay in the Champions League. They struggled to break down Cagliari at the weekend and have won just one of their last six games in all competitions. The Bergamo side must also end a three-game winless streak at home.

Key Players

• Charles De Ketelaere – Has four Champions League goals and will be eager to shine against his former club.
• Ademola Lookman – The winger has been Atalanta’s main attacking threat but faces a race against time to recover from injury.
• Mario Pasalic – Scored in the first leg and will be pivotal in midfield.

Injuries & Suspensions

• Odilon Kossounou & Giorgio Scalvini – Both ruled out in defence.
• Gianluca Scamacca – Still unavailable for selection.
• Ademola Lookman, Daniel Maldini, Sead Kolasinac – Fitness concerns.
• Ibrahim Sulemana – Doubtful after limping off against Cagliari.

Home Form

Atalanta have won just one of their last four home matches in all competitions and have struggled for consistency in Bergamo.

Club Brugge

Current Form: ✅➖✅❌➖ (Last 5 matches)

Club Brugge come into this fixture unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. They have shown resilience in recent weeks, including their dramatic late comeback against Sint-Truiden.

Key Players

• Ferran Jutgla – Scored in the first leg and will lead the line once again.
• Hans Vanaken – Brugge’s captain and key playmaker.
• Christos Tzolis – Found the net in their 2-2 weekend draw.

Injuries & Suspensions

• Bjorn Meijer – Remains sidelined with injury.
• No suspensions – A fully available squad apart from injuries.

Away Form

Club Brugge has one win in their last four away matches and is currently on a four-game winless streak on the road in all competitions.

Head-to-Head & Past Encounters

• Club Brugge won the first leg 2-1, marking their first-ever victory over Italian opposition in 16 years.
• Atalanta has never faced Brugge before this season but boasts a strong record against Belgian teams in UEFA competitions.
• The last time Club Brugge won a Champions League away knockout tie was back in 1993.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Atalanta BC 2-1 Club Brugge (Atalanta to win in extra time)

Atalanta must win to stay in the competition and will push forward aggressively. However, Club Brugge’s defensive resilience and ability to hit on the counter could make this a close encounter.

Betting Tips

✅ Both Teams to Score: Yes
Both teams have found the net in each of their last four Champions League matches.

✅ Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
Atalanta will go all-out in attack, making a high-scoring game likely.

✅ Anytime Goalscorer: Charles De Ketelaere
The former Club Brugge star will be extra motivated to score against his old club.

Hot Stat

Atalanta have scored in six consecutive Champions League games, while Club Brugge have failed to keep a clean sheet in four straight European away matches.

Possible Lineups

Atalanta BC Possible Starting XI (3-4-2-1)

Patricio; Posch, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; Pasalic, De Ketelaere; Retegui

Club Brugge Possible Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

Mignolet; Seys, Ordonez, Mechele, De Cuyper; Jashari, Oyedika; Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis; Jutgla

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