Club Brugge vs Atalanta Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts are ready for the playoff challenge in the Champions League.

Club Brugge are all set to host Atalanta in their upcoming UEFA Champions League 2024-25 playoffs phase first leg. The Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge ended their UCL league phase run in the 24th spot, just making it to the playoffs phase. Atalanta managed to fall into the ninth spot after securing four wins in eight matches.

The Belgian side Club Brugge fell prey to Premier League giants Manchester City in their last UCL fixture. This will keep them underconfident even for their upcoming home fixture. Club Brugge have to come up with some aggressive football which will surely help them get through to Atalanta’s defence.

The Serie A side Atalanta will be under some pressure as they were knocked out of Coppa Italia by Bologna. They were also held to a 2-2 draw in their previous Champions League fixture. Atalanta will be playing away from their home, adding another disadvantage.

Kick Off:

Location: Brugge, Belgium

Stadium: Jan Breydelstadion

Date: Wednesday, February 12

Kick-off Time: 23:15 IST / 17:45 GMT / 12:45 ET / 09:45 PT

Referee:

VAR: In use

Form:

Club Brugge: D-L-L-D-W

Atalanta: W-D-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge)

The attacking midfielder can be of some threat in the next European Cup fixture against Atalanta. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Hans Vanaken can play a key role for the Belgian Pro League side in their upcoming and tough outing against Atalanta.

Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta)

Hailing from Belgium, Charles De Ketelaere has a total of nine-goal contributions in eight UCL games for Atalanta this season. He is going to play an important role for the Serie A side in the UEFA Champions League playoffs stage. The 23-year-old forward knows how to find spaces between the opponent’s defence and can also help his teammates get to the attacking front and score.

Charles De Ketelaere delivers a brace to seal the win for Atalanta 💫Atalanta now sits 🔝 of the table pic.twitter.com/OUHBmyHjwT

— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) December 22, 2024

Match Facts

• This will be the first time that Atalanta and Club Brugge will have a faceoff in the UEFA Champions League.
• Atalanta are looking to qualify for the last 16 for just the third time in four UCL appearances.
• This will be just the third knockout stage match Club Brugge have played in the European competition.

Club Brugge vs Atalanta: Betting Tips and Odds

• Atalanta to win @111/100 Quinnbet
• Goals over 2.5 @97/100 Quinnbet
• Charles De Ketelaere to score @13/2 bet365

Injury and Team News

Club Brugge will have all of their players ready and match-fit for their upcoming UCL fixture.

Atalanta will be without the services of at least seven players due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

This will be the first time that Club Brugge and Atalanta are coming face to face for a match.

Predicted Lineups

Club Brugge predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Jackers (GK); Seys, Ordonez, Mechele, De Cuyper; Onyedika, Jashari; Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis; Jutgla

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

Patricio (GK); Toloi, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Zappacosta; Pasalic; De Ketelaere, Retegui

Match Prediction

Atalanta are most likely to take down Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 playoffs phase first leg.

Prediction: Club Brugge 1-2 Atalanta

Telecast Details

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UK – TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, CBS Sports Network

Nigeria – SuperSport MáXimo 3, DStv Now

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