Atalanta vs Club Brugge Predictions

Atalanta vs Club Brugge Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in the Champions League. Atalanta host Club Brugge at Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday, aiming to overturn a one-goal deficit in their Champions League knockout round playoff second leg. Read on for our free predictions and tips.

Champions League | Feb 18, 2025 at 8pm UK at Gewiss Stadium

Atalanta vs Club Brugge Predictions

Can Club Brugge Hold Their Nerve or Will Atalanta Turn the Tie Around?

• Club Brugge Know How to Protect a Lead
  • The Belgian side have progressed in 14 of their last 16 European knockout ties when winning the first leg, showing their ability to manage pressure situations.
• Atalanta’s Home Defence is Leaky
  • Gasperini’s side have conceded in nine of their last 11 home matches, which plays into Brugge’s counter-attacking strengths.
• Brugge’s Away Goals Consistency
  • The visitors have found the net in 18 straight away matches, underlining their ability to score even when playing on the back foot.

Best Bet for Atalanta vs Club Brugge

All eyes will be on Bergamo as Atalanta look to overturn a narrow first-leg defeat when they host Club Brugge in the Champions League knockout round playoffs. The Italian side fell to a 2-1 loss in Belgium, with a late penalty proving decisive, leaving them with an uphill battle at the Gewiss Stadium. However, they will take confidence from their home advantage and the attacking threat they possess.

Despite their strong domestic campaign, Atalanta have stumbled in recent weeks, failing to win their last two matches, including a frustrating goalless draw against Cagliari in Serie A. While they remain a dangerous attacking force, their struggles to convert chances into goals have been costly. Their recent European performances have also been inconsistent, and the pressure will be on to deliver a result in front of their home fans.

Club Brugge, meanwhile, arrive in Italy knowing they only need a draw to progress to the last 16. Their dramatic comeback against Sint-Truiden at the weekend, where they salvaged a 2-2 draw, showed their fighting spirit, and they will be full of belief. Having already edged out Atalanta once, they will be determined to complete the job and secure their place in the next round.

Best Bet: Club Brugge to Qualify

At BettingTips4You.com, we focus on providing one carefully chosen prediction per match, rather than a flood of different bets. For this clash, the standout pick is Club Brugge to Qualify, as they have the resilience and defensive organisation to hold off Atalanta’s advances.

Atalanta will have to take the initiative, but their recent lack of ruthlessness in front of goal is a concern. With Gianluca Scamacca unavailable and Ademola Lookman a major doubt, their attacking options are somewhat limited. Charles De Ketelaere will carry much of the burden, but without his key supporting cast, breaking down Brugge’s defence could prove tricky.

On the other hand, Club Brugge have a strong record of protecting first-leg leads. They have progressed from 14 of their last 16 European knockout ties when taking an advantage into the second leg, highlighting their ability to see out tough matches. While their record against Italian opposition is not great, their disciplined approach and counter-attacking threat make them dangerous in a match where Atalanta will be forced to take risks.

Moreover, Brugge have been effective at finding the net away from home, scoring in 18 consecutive away matches. Their ability to soak up pressure and hit on the break, with players like Christos Tzolis and Ferran Jutgla, makes them a serious threat to Atalanta’s fragile defence.

“Atalanta are undoubtedly the stronger side on paper, but Club Brugge have shown they can manage games superbly when it matters. With Atalanta missing key attacking players and Brugge comfortable in their approach, the Belgians have every chance of pulling off a result.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert Luca Semproni

Correct Score Prediction: Atalanta 1-1 Club Brugge (Club Brugge win 3-2 on aggregate)

Atalanta are likely to dominate possession and create more chances, but Brugge’s compact defensive shape will make it difficult for the hosts to find a breakthrough. The Belgians will be dangerous on the counter, and a 1-1 draw seems a likely outcome, securing their place in the last 16.

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