Atalanta vs Arsenal Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | UEFA Champions League 2024-25

The Gunners were eliminated by Bayern Munich in quarter-final last season.

Defending Europa League champions Atalanta will return to European action as they welcome Arsenal in their first UEFA Champions League matchday. The Black and Blues will go up against the Gunners for the first time and will want to leave their mark. Gasperini’s men come into this game on the back of a comeback victory over Fiorentina in Serie A.

The Gunners on the other hand will want to improve their performance in Europe this season having reached the quarter-final in the last edition. The Gunners have accumulated three wins in their last four outings, including a dramatic win in the North London Derby. Mikel Arteta has transformed the Gunners big time, but it remains to be seen if his side can go big in Europe.

Kick Off

Friday, September 20, 12:30 AM IST

Form

Atalanta (in all competitions): W-L-L-W-L

Arsenal (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-W

Players to watch 

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)

Ademola marked his return to Atalanta’s starting XI with a match-winning performance against Fiorentina. The Nigerian striker hasn’t had many chances this season but made sure to grab the opportunity in the last game. He is in really good form having scored in the last game and will carry the same momentum in the clash against the Gunners. 

David Raya (Arsenal)

Raya has been the club’s guardian angel this season. The Spaniard has put together a series of good performances between the sticks for the Gunners and has played a crucial role in his team’s strong start in the Premier League. David has kept five clean sheets in his last seven appearances for both club and country. The onus will be on him to help Arsenal come away with a win from Italy.

Match facts

• This will be the first clash between the two sides
• Arsenal are unbeaten so far this season
• Atalanta have won and lost two games each so far this season

Atalanta vs Arsenal: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Arsenal to win – 5/6 by SkyBet
• Tip 2:  Gabriel Martinelli to score anytime – 5/2 by Bet365
• Tip 3: Arsenal to win to nil – 13/5 by Betfair

Injury & Team News

Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino are doubtful for the Gunners while Rafael Toloi, Ben Godfrey, Giorgio Scalvini and Gianluca Scamacca are all still sidelined for Atalanta.

Head-to-head

It will be the first game between the two sides

Predicted Lineup

Atalanta predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Marko (GK); Berat, Isad, Sead; Raoul, Marten, Ederson, Matteo; Ademola, Charles; Retegui

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Raya (GK); White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Sterling, Partey, Joginho, Martinelli; Havertz, Jesus

Prediction for Atalanta vs Arsenal

It seems like an evenly poised clash with both sides having equally good players. But, we expect Arsenal to come away with a narrow 0-1 win. 

Prediction: Atalanta 0-1 Arsenal

Telecast for Atalanta vs Arsenal

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

UK – Amazon Prime Video

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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