PSG vs Atalanta Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

The Parisians emerged victorious when these sides last met.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are all set to lock horns with Atalanta in their opening fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League campaign. The interesting contest will take place at the Parc des Princes.

The Luis Enrique-led side are the defending European champions. They outshone every opponent last season, which helped them lift their first-ever UCL title. PSG will be at home for their matchweek 1 league phase fixture, and this will keep them confident coming into the game.

The Serie A side Atalanta will be the visiting team. They have started their new season on a decent note. However, La Dea were held to a draw in their first two league games of the new campaign.

They are coming in after securing a 4-1 win against Lecce in their last fixture.

Kick-off:

• Location: Paris, France
• Stadium: Parc des Princes
• Date: Thursday, September 18
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Sept 17; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Sandro Schärer
• VAR: In use

Form:

PSG: W-W-W-W

Atalanta: D-D-W

Players to Watch

Bradley Barcola (PSG)

The 23-year-old Frenchman is coming in after scoring an important brace in his previous league game for Paris Saint-Germain. Bradley Barcola has performed up to the standards and is going to play a crucial part in the final third for his side in the absence of Ousmane Dembele.

Bradley Barcola is a superstar 🌟 pic.twitter.com/gvqrf6aaxs

— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) September 14, 2025

Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta)

Charles De Ketelaere scored a sensational brace, which helped Atalanta secure a 4-1 win in their previous league fixture. The 24-year-old from Belgium will have an essential role to play in the attacking front for the visitors. He looked in good touch and will be looking to carry forward his form.

Match Facts

• This will be the second-ever confrontation between these clubs.
• Paris Saint-Germain are on a four-match winning streak.
• Atalanta have won only one of their last three matches.

PSG vs Atalanta: Betting Tips and Odds

• PSG to win @1/2 BetFred
• Bradley Barcola to score @6/1 Spread ex
• Goals over 3.5 @6/4 bet365

Injury and Team News

Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Lucas Beraldo will not be in action for PSG. They are injured. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Kang Lee might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Atalanta will be without the services of Mitchel Bakker, Sead Kolasinac and Gianluca Scamacca. They are all injured. They might also miss out on Ederson and Ademola Lookman due to their fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

PSG won: 1

Atalanta won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Chevalier (GK); Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Marquinhos, Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Mbaye, Ramos, Barcola

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

Carnesecchi (GK); Kossounou, Hien, Scalvini; Bellanova, De Roon, Pasalic, Zalewski; De Ketelaere, Sulemana; Krstovic

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking for a win here. But the favourites, PSG, are likely to emerge victorious in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash.

Prediction: PSG 3-1 Atalanta

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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