The Matchday 2 clash in the 2025/26 Champions League group stage between Atalanta (Italy) and Club Brugge (Belgium) will take place on September 30 at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Atalanta vs. Club Brugge: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Atalanta
Ivan Jurić's side could not challenge PSG in their away match in the first round (0-4). As a result, Atalanta suffered their first heavy defeat in the Champions League in 22 matches and ended their seven-game scoring streak in this European competition. Additionally, the Bergamo side has lost each of their last three Champions League matches. The Italians are at the bottom of the group stage standings.
- The club has not won in 6 of their last 7 home matches in the Champions League (3 draws, 3 losses).
- At least four goals have been scored in 6 of the team's last 7 matches in this European competition.
- The Italians have conceded at least two goals in 5 of their last 6 Champions League matches.
Predicted lineup for Atalanta (3-4-3)
Marco Carnesecchi – Odilon Kossounou, Honest Ahanor, Berat Djimsiti – Raoul Bellanova, Marten de Roon, Mario Pašalić, Davide Zappacosta – Charles De Ketelaere, Nikola Krstović, Daniel Maldini.
Defenders Giorgio Scalvini, Isak Hien, and Sead Kolašinac, midfielder Nicola Zalewski, and forward Gianluca Scamacca will miss the match due to injuries.
Club Brugge
In the first round, Niki Haeyen's side left no chance for Monaco on their home ground (4-1). As a result, Club Brugge extended their winning streak in the Champions League to five matches, with the last two victories being by a large margin. Furthermore, the team has scored at least three goals in each of their last four Champions League matches, although they have kept a clean sheet only twice in their last ten games in this tournament. Club Brugge shares 3rd-4th places in the group stage standings.
- The team has not lost in the first half of their last six away matches in the Champions League (4 wins, 2 draws).
- Both teams have scored in 5 of the club's last 7 away matches in this European competition.
- At least three goals have been scored in 9 of Club Brugge's last 10 Champions League matches.
Predicted lineup for Club Brugge (4-3-3)
Nordin Jackers – Kyrjani Sabbe, Joel Ordonez, Brandon Mechele, Bjorn Meijer – Aleksandar Stankovic, Hans Vanaken, Sem Audoor – Carlos Forbs, Nicolo Tresoldi, Christos Tzolis.
Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and midfielder Rafael Nwadike will not play due to injuries.
Referee
Espen Eskås (Norway)
Matches – 17 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 72;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 29%.
Atalanta vs. Club Brugge: Match Prediction
In recent years, Atalanta has not excelled in the Champions League and has rarely pleased their fans with victories even at home. Over the last 13 home matches in this European competition, Atalanta has won only twice, suffering six defeats during this period. Additionally, they have conceded 22 goals over this span, and the current Champions League campaign started with a thrashing by PSG.
Club Brugge has confidently started the current Champions League, and I believe they can continue in the same vein. Moreover, the club often achieves positive results even away from home: in their last 12 away matches in the Champions League, the Belgians have lost only four times (5 wins, 3 draws). It is also worth noting that in the previous edition of this European competition, Club Brugge faced Atalanta in the playoffs and won both matches (2-1 and 3-1).
I think the Belgians are capable of earning points in Bergamo, so my prediction: Club Brugge to win or draw
