Club Brugge vs Atalanta Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Champions League, February 12, 2025
Club Brugge vs Atalanta Preview
- Competition: UEFA Champions League.
- Date: Wednesday, February 12.
- Time: 5:45 PM GMT.
- Venue: Jan Breydel Stadium.
Club Brugge vs Atalanta will take place at the Jan Breydel Stadium in the playoff round of the UEFA Champions League in the early kick-off slot on February 12.
The hosts will enter this game on the back of a slightly worrisome run of form. They have won just once in their last five matches across competitions, securing two draws and falling to two defeats. In this run, Club Brugge have scored five goals and conceded seven, and know they need to be more compact at the back. They secured a 1-0 win against 10-man OH Leuven in their last outing and will take confidence from that result into the next one.
Atalanta, on the other hand, are only slightly better off as compared to their next opponents. They have won two of their last five matches across competitions, drawing two games and falling to just one defeat. In this run, Atalanta have scored 10 goals and let in just five and will look to maintain their level of defensive performance. They smashed Verona 5-0 away from home in their last match and will look to continue to fire in the goals in their next one.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Club Brugge Team News
Manager Nicky Hayen fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they secured a comfortable win at home. All but a few of the players put in great performances and the manager used four substitutes as well. However, there were no injuries or suspensions to report. They also have no prior injuries and suspensions, meaning every player is available for selection.
Atalanta Team News
Manager Gian Piero Gasperini fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they ran out 5-0 winners. All players played well, with four-goal hero Mateo Retegui and rock-solid goalkeeper Rui Patricio in the spotlight. Five substitutes played, but there were no injuries or suspensions.
They will be without six players for the next game, though. Ademola Lookman (knee), Gianluca Scamacca (hamstring), Giorgio Scalvini (shoulder), Marco Carnesecchi (muscle), Odilon Kossounou (hamstring) and Sead Kolasinac (thigh) will miss out as they continue to recover.
Club Brugge vs Atalanta Predicted Lineups
Club Brugge Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Simon Mignolet.
Defenders: Kyriani Sabbe, Jorne Spileers, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper.
Midfielders: Hugo Vetlesen, Raphael Onyedika, Hans Vanaken (C).
Forwards: Christos Tzolis, Romeo Vermant, Gustaf Nilsson.
Atalanta Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Rui Patricio.
Defenders: Stefan Posch, Isak Hien, Berat Djimsiti.
Midfielders: Juan Cuadrado, Ederson, Marten de Roon (C), Davide Zappacosta.
Forwards: Lazar Samardzic, Charles De Ketelaere, Mateo Retegui.
Club Brugge vs Atalanta Head-to-Head Record
Despite being two of the successful teams from their respective countries, these two have never faced off in a competitive match before. Wednesday’s Champions League encounter will be the first-ever meeting between Club Brugge and Atalanta.
Key Players to Watch in Club Brugge vs Atalanta
Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge)
The Brugge captain will be in the spotlight as he has been one of the top contributors to the team this season. He has scored nine goals and provided 12 assists across competitions, including one goal and one assist in the Champions League. In his last five matches, Vanaken has scored two goals, provided two assists, made two interceptions and attempted five shots on target.
Mateo Retegui (Atalanta)
The Italian marksman is in great form currently and seems very difficult to stop or contain. He has scored 23 goals and provided four assists in 33 matches across competitions, of which three goals have come in the Champions League. He has scored eight goals in his last five matches and will look to continue in this vein of form.
Club Brugge vs Atalanta Prediction
There is no past head-to-head to go by, but recent form guides also point towards one team winning this game. Atalanta have been slightly better than their rivals of late and should win, but it will not come easy.
Predicted Score: Club Brugge 2-3 Atalanta
Where to Watch Club Brugge vs Atalanta Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Belgium | Proximus, Telenet |
| Italy | Sky, Amazon Prime |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Club Brugge vs Atalanta?
A. Club Brugge will host Atalanta on Wednesday, February 12 at 5:45 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Club Brugge vs Atalanta for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Club Brugge vs Atalanta?
A. Club Brugge 2-3 Atalanta.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Club Brugge vs Atalanta?
A. Wednesday’s match will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Club Brugge and Atalanta.