Union SG - Atalanta: can Union SG fight for a place in the playoffs?
In the final match of the UEFA Champions League, we will witness a meeting between Union SG and Atalanta. The game will take place on Wednesday, 28 January, kick off at 21:00 CET, and I suggest a betting option for this clash.
Union SG - Atalanta: match facts and H2H
- Union SG have not won their last two matches.
- At home, Union SG have won their last two games.
- In their last six matches, Atalanta have lost only once.
- Atalanta have scored at least one goal in their last six matches.
- Atalanta have gone three consecutive away games without defeat: two wins and a draw.
- Union SG have won 38% of their matches this season with a clean sheet, while Atalanta have managed 33%.
- In 34% of matches this season, Union SG have scored in both halves.
- Union SG and Atalanta have never faced each other in their head-to-head history.
Union SG - Atalanta: match preview
Union SG currently sit in 31st place in the standings and still have a chance to reach the playoffs. The team have six points, and the gap to 24th place is just two points. Thus, Union SG must win and hope that their rivals slip up. Many factors need to align for the Belgian side to reach the playoffs.
Atalanta are positioned higher in the table and find themselves in a very comfortable situation. The Bergamaschi have already guaranteed a place in the playoffs, as their gap to 25th place stands at five points with one round remaining. At the same time, eight teams have the same number of points, so the situation is far from simple. Atalanta are currently in 13th place, and even a victory may not be enough to secure direct qualification to the round of 16. They will also need to hope for favourable results from other teams.
Probable line-ups
- Union SG: Scherpen; Khalaili, Burgess, Mac Allister, Sykes; Zorgane, Van de Perre, Smith; Ait El Hadj, Fuseini, Florucz
- Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Ahanor, Djimsiti, Scalvini; Bernasconi, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta; De Ketelaere, Zalewski; Scamacca
Prediction
An important match for two teams that have not yet resolved their objectives, so I believe we are in for an exciting contest. I suggest a bet on both teams to score in this game.
