Atalanta vs Athletic Club Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Atalanta vs Athletic Club Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

January 21, 2025 | New Balance Arena | Champions League | 20:00 GMT

Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao face off in this Champions League clash, with Atalanta currently sitting inside the top eight and hoping for a win which would guarantee them progression from the league phase in some capacity and possibly solidify their qualification for the round of 16 without the need for a playoff game. Bilbao currently sit all the way down in 28th place and in the elimination places at this stage; a win is desperately needed but would likely only see them edge closer to the playoff spots and leave them needing a win in the final gameweek.

Key Betting Tips: Atalanta win @ 1.87

Atalanta vs Athletic Club Predicted Lineups

Atalanta Predicted Lineup: Carnesecchi, Scalvini, Hien, Ahanor, Musah, de Roon, Pasalic, Bernasconi, De Ketelaere, Zalewski, Scamacca

Athletic Club Predicted Lineup: Simon, Areso, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche, de Galarreta, Jauregizar, Berenguer, Gomez, Williams, Guruzeta

Atalanta vs Athletic Club Current Form and Standings

Atalanta are in 5th place with 13 points from their six games thus far. The Italian side have been exceptionally modest in terms of goalscoring with just eight goals so far but have been very good defensively with just six goals conceded. Atalanta's recent form has been very good, with just four points dropped in their last eight games across all competitions.

Bilbao are currently 28th in the table with just five points from their eight games; the main issue comes from the two-point gap to the playoff places, which, with only two games left, puts them in an exceptionally precarious position. Recent form has been very poor, with just two wins, both coming in the Copa del Rey, in their last eight games.

Atalanta vs Athletic Club Head-to-Head Timeline

These two sides have never met in a competitive fixture.

Atalanta Last 5 Matches

Atalanta 0-1 Inter

Atalanta 1-0 Roma

Bologna 0-2 Atalanta

Atalanta 2-0 Torino

Pisa 1-1 Atalanta

Athletic Bilbao Last 5 Matches

Bilbao 1-2 Espanyol

Osasuna 1-1 Bilbao

Barca 5-0 Bilbao

Leonesa 3-4 Bilbao

Mallorca 3-2 Bilbao

Atalanta vs Athletic Club Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 60.00% confidence in an Atalanta win. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Atalanta vs Athletic Club Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Atalanta win @ 1.85 – Our team of in-house tipsters has predicted an Atalanta win @ 1.85. Atalanta's superior form of late, paired with their better record in this competition and home advantage, makes them a good bet here.

Key Players to Watch: Atalanta vs Athletic Club

Gianluca Scamacca (Atalanta): Scamacca has been Atalanta's top scorer this season with six goals and two assists in 19 games across all competitions. He is on a five-game goal drought, though, and will be hoping to end that here.

Nico Williams (Bilbao): Williams has been the standout at Bilbao this season and has four goals and two assists in 16 games.

Atalanta vs Athletic Club Match Facts

• Broadcast Details: New Balance Arena
• Referee: Unknown
• Stadium Information: The New Balance Arena is home to Atalanta and has a capacity of 24,950.