Preview: Atalanta vs Bayern Munich Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 first leg

These clubs are going to face one another for the first time.

Atalanta BC are now going to battle it out against Bayern Munich in their first leg round of 16 fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an interesting contest, taking place at the New Balance Arena.

La Dea will be at home for their next fixture, and they are going to use it to their advantage. They made a strong comeback against Borussia Dortmund to seal a spot in the round of 16 of the UCL. Atalanta are now going to take on German opponents once again, and it is going to be a tough outing for them.

Bayern Munich are on a phenomenal run of form at the moment, but they must not let La Dea take many chances. The Vincent Kompany-led side will be away from home.

Their confidence levels will be top-notch due to their current run of form. The Bavarians have secured wins in all of their last five games and will be looking to extend their winning run.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bergamo, Italy
• Stadium: New Balance Arena
• Date: Wednesday, March 11
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Mar 10; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Atalanta: W-W-L-D-D

Bayern: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta)

Gianluca Scamacca is going to be one of the main men in the final third for Atalanta BC. He is coming in after scoring a sensational brace for his side, but it was not enough to get them a win. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can help La Dea stand a chance against the Bavarians.

Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich)

Luis Diaz is on a decent run of form at the moment and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence in the upcoming contest. He will lead the attack from the left for Bayern Munich and will once again be ready to help his side in the attacking front. In the ongoing UCL campaign, Diaz has scored three goals and has an assist to his name.

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— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) March 6, 2026

Match Facts

• Atalanta are winless in their last three fixtures.
• Bayern Munich have won all of their last five matches.
• This is going to be the first-ever outing between these clubs.

Atalanta vs Bayern Munich: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayern Munich to win @4/6 Coral
• Diaz to score
• Goals over 3.5 @15/13 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Atalanta will miss out on the services of Giacomo Raspadori and Charles De Ketelaere. They are injured. Giorgio Scalvini and Ederson might also sit out due to their lack of fitness.

Manuel Neuer, Hiroki Ito and Cassiano Kiala are not going to be in action for Bayern Munich. They are injured. Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies are likely to miss out due to their fitness concerns.

ℹ️ Minor muscle tear – Manuel Neuer sidelined. Neuer suffered a small muscle fiber tear in his left calf during yesterday’s match and will be out for the time being.🔗 https://t.co/L3XaitPRtZ pic.twitter.com/B1cNFVwns3

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) March 7, 2026

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Atalanta won: 0

Bayern won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Carnesecchi (GK); Kossounou, Hien, Kolasinac; Bellanova, Musah, Pasalic, Bernasconi; Samardzic, Sulemana; Scamacca

Bayern Munich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Urbig (GK); Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Bischof; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Diaz; Jackson

Match Prediction

The hosts are going to be under pressure, and the Bavarians will surely use it to their advantage. Bayern Munich are likely to come out on top to bag a win against Atalanta BC in their upcoming round of 16 battle of the UEFA Champions League.

Prediction: Atalanta 1-3 Bayern

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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