Champions League: Club Brugge vs. Atalanta Picks — Visitors to Claim First Leg Advantage? (Feb 12)

Club Brugge and Atalanta collide in the Champions League playoff round on February 12, 2025.

Atalanta were denied a place in the automatic spots on matchday eight of the Champions League after playing out an entertaining draw at Barcelona. However, that result now means that Atalanta must overcome a sticky-looking playoff tie against Club Brugge.

The Belgian side produced an excellent display against Man City on matchday eight, but they were ultimately beaten at the Etihad. Brugge have suffered just one defeat in their last five matches.

Odds

First Meeting Between Sides

Atalanta and Club Brugge will be colliding for the first time in a competitive fixture this week. However, it is worth noting that Brugge have failed to win in their last 15 matches against teams from Italy since a famous 1-0 success over AC Milan in October 2003.

🚨⚽ TIP: Over 2.5 Goals @ -104

Club Brugge vs. Atalanta Key Stats

• Atalanta will be looking to reach the last 16 stage of the Champions League for the third time in four appearances.
• Club Brugge will be playing in the knockout round of the competition for just the third time in their history.

Club Brugge Team News

The Belgian hosts will have a fully fit squad for the visit of Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Possible Lineup

S. Mignolet (GK); K. Sabbe, J. Spileers, B. Mechele, M. De Cuyper, H. Vetlesen, R. Onyedika, C. Tzolis, H. Vanaken, R. Vermant, G. Nilsson

Atalanta Team News

Ademola Lookman should be fit enough to start for the visitors on Wednesday. However, El Bilal Toure, Giorgio Scalvini, and Gianluca Scamacca are all unavailable.

Possible Lineup

R. Patricio (GK); S. Posch, I. Hien, B. Djimsiti, J. Cuadrado, Ederson, M. de Roon, D. Zappacosta, A. Lookman, C. De Ketelaere, M. Retegui

Club Brugge vs. Atalanta Prop Picks

Atalanta were unfortunate not to progress through via the automatic spots, and they could make their dominance count on Wednesday.

Over 2.5 goals looks like a standout selection, while Mateo Retegui has constantly been the man for the big occasion, and he smashed four in Atalanta’s latest Serie A fixture. The forward has already scored three in eight in the Champions League.

Club Brugge vs. Atalanta Picks

Atalanta have been a strong team in Europe this season, and have already held their own against the very best in the Champions League. I still expect them to go very far in the competition this term, meaning I don’t expect them to have many issues in this playoff tie against Club Brugge.