Barcelona vs Atalanta Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Barca are one of two teams to have secured a round of 16 spots.

FC Barcelona will face off against Atalanta on Matchday eight of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Barca are second on the points table with 18 points in seven matches and have already qualified directly for the Round Of 16. They have managed to win six matches and lose one in the competition so far.

Atalanta are seventh in the points table with 14 points in seven matches. They have managed to win four matches, draw two games, and lose one game. The Catalan club are coming to this game on the back of a win against Valencia in LaLiga and a win against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League.

Lamine Yamal, Champions League Edition pic.twitter.com/xKsdsjYMhz

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 29, 2025

La Dea are coming to this game on the back of a win against Calcio Como in the Serie A and a win against Strum Graz in the UEFA Champions League.

Kick-off:

Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 1:30 AM IST

🌎 Global start times for today's #BarçaAtalanta in the Champions League. pic.twitter.com/gLs4PIs71f

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 29, 2025

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

Form:

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

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

Players To Watch Out For:

Raphinha (Barcelona):

Raphinha will be the player to watch out for FC Barcelona in this game. He has been sensational this season with 23 goals and 11 assists in 31 games. Raphinha can play across the front line, often positioned on the right wing but capable of playing on the left or as an attacking midfielder.

His adaptability makes him valuable for tactical flexibility. The Brazilian winger possesses excellent ball control, with a flair for dribbling that often sees him weaving through defenders.

Another one to add to the tally this season for Raphinha… 🔝🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/xpPihQ62iz

— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) January 26, 2025

Ademola Lookman (Atalanta):

Ademola Lookman is the player to watch out for Atalanta in this game. He has scored 14 goals and provided seven assists in the 27 games that he has played for the club so far across competitions this season. Lookman is known for his speed, dribbling, and finishing.

Simply magical, Ademola Lookman 🎩#AtalantaNapoli pic.twitter.com/fPntM1cjoW

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) January 19, 2025

Match Facts:

• FC Barcelona have a winning streak of six matches in the UEFA Champions League.
• They score 27% of their goals between the minutes 76-90.
• Atalanta BC score 22% of their goals between the minutes 31-45.

FC Barcelona vs Atalanta: Betting Tips and Odds:

• FC Barcelona to win: 1.79 as per 1xBet
• Total goals over 2.5: 1.43 as per Goldenbet
• Both teams to score -Yes: 1.45 as per Winmatch

Injuries and Team News:

Dani Olmo, Inigo Martinez, Marc Bernal, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are injured and will miss the game. Pedri has gastrointestinal discomfort and is doubtful for the game for Barcelona.

Gianluca Scamacca, and Odilon Kossounou will miss the game for Atalanta. Lookman is also a doubt for this match.

Head To Head stats:

They haven’t faced each other in the Champions League yet.

FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Pena; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Casado, Frenkie; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Atalanta Predicted Lineup (3-4-1-2):

Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Cudarado, M. de Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; Samardzic; Retegui, Lookman

Match Prediction:

Barcelona enter this clash in formidable form, with a consistent winning streak in the UEFA Champions League and three consecutive home victories. Hence, they are favourites for this game.

Prediction: FC Barcelona 4-1 Atalanta

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports, 

US –  fubo TV, CBS Sports Network, 

Nigeria – SuperSport MáXimo 3, DStv Now

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