Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Club Brugge
Atalanta
On Wednesday, February 12, Club Brugge will face Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League playoff round. The match kicks off at 18:45 CET, and I am offering a betting pick focused on one team’s individual total.
Club Brugge vs Atalanta: Key Match Facts and H2H
- Club Brugge is on a 15-match unbeaten streak at home.
- Atalanta is unbeaten in its last four away matches (two wins, two draws).
- Brugge has scored in five consecutive matches.
- Atalanta has scored over 1.5 goals in 85% of its matches, while Brugge has done so in 82%.
- Atalanta has a higher percentage of scoring in both halves (47%), compared to Brugge (39%).
- Both teams have won 39% of their matches without conceding.
- Brugge and Atalanta have never faced each other before—this will be their first-ever meeting.
Match Preview
Club Brugge secured a last-minute playoff spot, scraping through despite losing 1-3 to Manchester City in the final group-stage match. They benefited from their rivals’ missteps, finishing 24th in the rankings. Over their eight group-stage matches, they accumulated 11 points with a goal difference of 8:11. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, with two draws, two losses, and one win in their last five matches. The sole victory came in their most recent league outing.
Atalanta, meanwhile, had a strong League Phase but narrowly missed out on the top-eight due to a 2-2 draw against Barcelona in their final group-stage match. The Bergamo club collected 15 points over eight matches, finishing just one point behind three teams that qualified for the next round. They ranked 9th overall, earning a tie against the 24th-ranked Brugge. However, their form has also been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches. Ahead of this match, Atalanta thrashed Hellas Verona 5-0 in Serie A.
Probable Lineups
- Club Brugge: Mignolet; Sykes, Mechele, Ordoñez, De Cuyper; Djasari, Onyedika; Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis; Jutglà.
- Atalanta: Patricio; Posch, Hien, Djimsiti; Bellanova, Ederson, De Roon, Ruggeri; De Ketelaere, Pasalic; Retegui.
Prediction
Despite facing the lowest-ranked playoff team, Atalanta is unlikely to have an easy match. Brugge will put up a fight, especially at home. I expect both teams to score in this match. My betting pick: Both teams to score – at odds of 1.76.
