Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund: can Atalanta fight back and eliminate Borussia?
In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League, we are in for a clash between Atalanta and Borussia Dortmund. The match will take place on Wednesday, 25 February, kicking off at 18:45 CET, and I am offering a betting tip for this encounter.
Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund: match facts and head-to-head
- In the first leg, Borussia Dortmund defeated Atalanta 2–0.
- Across their previous six matches, Atalanta have suffered just one defeat.
- Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in five consecutive matches: one draw and four victories.
- Dortmund have scored at least once in five straight games.
- Atalanta have won their last four home matches.
- Borussia have kept a clean sheet in 40% of their matches this season, Atalanta in 32%.
- In 49% of their games this season, Borussia have scored in both halves.
- Only 9% of Borussia’s matches this season have ended in a defeat without scoring, compared to 16% for Atalanta.
- These sides have met four times: Borussia have won twice, Atalanta once, with one draw.
Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund: match preview
In the first meeting between these teams, Borussia Dortmund secured a convincing victory. They struck early, opening the scoring in the 3rd minute, and doubled their advantage late in the first half. It was a commanding performance from Dortmund in the opening leg.
Atalanta defeated Napoli 2–1 at the weekend and currently sit seventh in the table. They have collected 45 points from 26 rounds and trail the fourth-placed side by four points, meaning the Bergamaschi are still firmly in the race for a UEFA Champions League spot. As for this season’s European campaign, they picked up 13 points from eight matches and finished 15th in the table.
Dortmund concluded the league phase a few positions lower. They earned 11 points from eight rounds and placed 17th in the standings. In the previous round of the UEFA Champions League, they began with a 2–0 victory over Atalanta. After that, they played out a 2–2 draw against Leipzig. Borussia currently sit second and trail the leaders by eight points.
Probable line-ups
- Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Djimsiti, Ahanor; Zappacosta, Ederson, De Roon, Bernasconi; Pasalic, Zalewski; Scamacca
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Svensson; Brandt, Beier; Guirassy
Prediction
Atalanta have been strong on home soil, but I do not expect Borussia Dortmund to surrender their advantage. My recommendation is a bet on both teams to score in this match.
