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

The previous outing between these clubs ended in a draw.

Borussia Dortmund are all set to lock horns with Atalanta BC for their first leg playoffs fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. Signal Iduna Park will witness this entertaining game between these sides.

The Black and Yellow will be at home, keeping them at an advantage from the start. They have performed really well in their last three matches and will be eager to continue their momentum in the UCL.

Borussia Dortmund underperformed in their last game of the European competition. They will now be looking to return to winning ways.

La Dea have also done really well in their last three games. This momentum is surely going to help them go into this UEFA Champions League outing.

Despite being away from home, Atalanta BC will be confident. They will be keen to put up a strong fight against the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Aue, Germany
• Stadium: Signal Iduna Park
• Date: Wednesday, February 18
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Feb 17; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Dortmund: W-L-W-W-W

Atalanta: L-D-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)

Serhou Guirassy has now scored back-to-back in the last three matches for Borussia Dortmund. He will be looking to come up with another top performance. He scored a sensational brace and led his side to an easy win recently.

Guirassy will play an important role in the final third for the hosts.

S E R H O U on target. ✌️ pic.twitter.com/MvsLKULfkC

— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) February 13, 2026

Nicola Zalewski (Atalanta)

Nicola Zalewski will be looking to step up his game so that he can contribute to his side’s attacking efforts. He is coming in after scoring an important goal in the previous Serie A fixture for his side. Zalewski can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals.

Match Facts

• Atalanta BC have won three of their last five matches.
• Borussia Dortmund have won four of their last five fixtures.
• La Dea have never defeated BVB in their two meetings.

Dortmund vs Atalanta: Betting Tips and Odds

• Borussia Dortmund to win @21/20 Unibet
• Serhou Guirassy to score @6/5 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @9/5 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Emre Can is not going to be in action for Borussia Dortmund. He is injured.

Atalanta BC will miss out on the services of Charles De Ketelaere due to his injury.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Dortmund won: 1

Atalanta won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

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

Kobel (GK); Sule, Anton, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson; Beier, Brandt; Guirassy

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

Carnesecchi (GK); Scalvini, Djimsiti, Ahanor; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi; Samardzic, Zalewski; Krstovic

Match Prediction

This will be an interesting outing between these clubs. Borussia Dortmund are likely to come out on top to secure three points against Atalanta BC in their upcoming UEFA Champions League playoffs clash.

Prediction: Dortmund 3-2 Atalanta

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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