Preview: Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Play-offs second leg

BVB secured an easy 2-0 win when these sides squared off during the first leg.

Atalanta BC are all set to battle it out against Borussia Dortmund for their second-leg playoffs fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an entertaining outing, taking place at the New Balance Arena.

La Dea were completely outplayed by BVB during the first leg and will now be looking to make a comeback. Despite being at home, the upcoming UCL contest is not going to be an easy one for Atalanta BC. But they have produced some good performances recently and will be looking to turn the tide once again.

Borussia Dortmund have been performing well lately and will be keen to use their two-goal advantage for their next UEFA Champions League clash. They will be away from home this time around, and it is not going to be an easy contest for them either. The hosts won’t be eager to give them many chances here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bergamo, Italy
• Stadium: New Balance Arena
• Date: Wednesday, February 25
• Kick-off Time: 11:15 p.m. IST/ 05:45 p.m. GMT/ 12:45 p.m. ET/ 09:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Atalanta: W-W-W-L-W

Dortmund: W-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Mario Pasalic (Atalanta)

The 31-year-old will play a crucial role in the final third for Atalanta BC. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Mario Pasalic can do important things for the hosts. He is coming in after scoring an important goal for La Dea in their previous league game.

Pasalic will be eager to help his side make a comeback against BVB.

Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)

In the last five matches for Borussia Dortmund, Serhou Guirassy has seven goal contributions to his name. Despite failing to score a goal in the previous league game for his side, the 29-year-old is going to play an important role in the attacking front. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Atalanta have won four of their last five matches.
• Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in their last five games.
• Two of the four games between these clubs have ended in favour of the Black and Yellow.

Atalanta vs Dortmund: Betting Tips and Odds

• Borussia Dortmund to win @23/10 Star Sports
• Serhou Guirassy to score @7/4 SkyBet
• Goals under 3.5 @12/25 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Atalanta BC will miss out on the services of Charles De Ketelaere and Giacomo Raspadori due to their injuries.

Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can, Niklas Sule and Filippo Mane are not going to be in action for Borussia Dortmund. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Atalanta won: 1

Dortmund won: 2

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

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

Carnesecchi (GK); Kossounou, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi; Pasalic, Zalewski; Scamacca

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

Kobel (GK); Reggiani, Anton, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Beier, Brandt; Guirassy

Match Prediction

These sides are likely to come up with an intense clash. But we predict it is going to be Borussia Dortmund. They are likely to come out on top and outplay Atalanta BC in their upcoming UEFA Champions League playoffs clash.

Prediction: Atalanta 1-2 Dortmund

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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