Atalanta vs Celtic Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors will be looking to climb up the table.

Italian giants Atalanta gear up to welcome Scottish champions Celtic in their third UEFA Champions League (UCL) game of the season. The hosts come into this game on the back of three back-to-back wins across all competitions and will be eyeing a fourth win. They will rely on their highly aggressive attacking style of play and look to exploit spaces with quick transitions to find the back of the net.

Celtic on the other hand have had a mixed experience in the Champions League so far. They began their campaign with a statement 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava before being hammered by Borussia Dortmund in a 7-1 defeat. They come into this game on the back of a frustrating 2-2 draw against Aberdeen where they dropped points from a winning position.

Kick Off

Wednesday, October 23, 10:15 PM IST

Venue: Gewiss Stadium

Form

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

Celtic (in all competitions): D-W-W-L-W

Players to watch 

Mateo Retegui (Atalanta)

The Italian forward has been in red-hot form for the hosts. He has ten goal contributions to his name with eight goals and two assists. Interestingly, Retegui has scored six goals in his last four outings for both club and country.

His ability to play both in the centre and on the wings will come in very handy for the Orobics. Expect him to find the back of the net against Celtic.

Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn (Celtic)

Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn has established himself as one of the key players in Celtic’s attacking unit. The German forward has scored three goals and has five assists to his name across all competitions. His quick footwork, excellent game-reading abilities and flexibility to play anywhere across the front line make him a unique proposition for the Celts.

Match facts

• This will be the first meeting between the two sides
• Atalanta have never faced a Scottish club before
• Celtic have lost eight of their last nine away games in the UCL

Atalanta vs Celtic: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Atalanta to win – ⅖ by SkyBet
• Tip 2: Mateo Retegui to score anytime – 1/1 by Bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 4/6 by Betfair

Injury & Team News

Atalanta will not have Giorgio Scalvini, Rafael Toloi, Odilon Kossounou, Berat Djimsiti, Matteo Ruggeri and Marco Brescianini available for selection.

Celtic might miss Cameron Carter-Vickers and Grey Taylor.

Head-to-head

Both teams have not faced each other in the past.

Predicted Line-up 

Atalanta (3-4-2-1)

Carnesecchi (GK); De Roon, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, Ederson, Pasalic, Zappacosta; De Ketelaere, Lookman; Retegui

Celtic (4-3-3)

Schmeichel (GK); Johnston, Trusty, Scales, Valle; McGregor, Engels, Hatate; Kuhn, Idah, Maeda

Prediction for Atalanta vs Celtic

Atalanta are unbeaten in the Champions League this season while Celtic have won and lost one. We expect Atalanta to come out on top in this game.

Prediction: Atalanta 3-1 Celtic

Telecast for Atalanta vs Celtic

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