The Matchday 2 clash in the 2025/26 Champions League group stage between Atalanta (Italy) and Club Brugge (Belgium) will take place on September 30 at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Atalanta vs. Club Brugge: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Atalanta
Ivan Juric's side could not withstand PSG in the opening away match (0-4). As a result, Atalanta suffered their first heavy defeat in 22 Champions League matches, ending their seven-match scoring streak in this competition. Notably, the Bergamo side has lost each of their last three Champions League encounters. The Italians are at the bottom of the group stage standings.
- The club has failed to win 6 of their last 7 home matches in the Champions League (3 draws, 3 losses).
- At least four goals have been scored in 6 of their last 7 matches in this competition.
- The Italians have conceded at least two goals in 5 of their last 6 Champions League games.
Predicted lineup for Atalanta (3-4-3)
Marco Carnesecchi – Odilon Kossounou, Honest Ahanor, Berat Djimsiti – Raoul Bellanova, Marten de Roon, Mario Pasalic, Davide Zappacosta – Lazar Samardzic, Nikola Krstovic, Daniel Maldini.
Defenders Giorgio Scalvini, Isak Hien, and Sead Kolasinac, midfielders Nicola Zalewski and Ederson Loures, as well as forwards Charles De Ketelaere and Gianluca Scamacca will miss the match due to injuries.
Club Brugge
In the first round, Nicky Hayen's team left no chance for Monaco at home (4-1). As a result, Club Brugge extended their winning streak in the Champions League to five matches, winning the last two with a large margin. Additionally, the team has scored at least three goals in four consecutive Champions League matches, although they have kept a clean sheet only twice in their last ten games in this tournament. Club Brugge shares 3rd-4th places in the group stage standings.
- The team has not lost in the first half in their last six away Champions League matches (4 wins, 2 draws).
- Both teams have scored in 5 of the last 7 away games in this competition.
- At least three goals have been scored in 9 of Club Brugge's last 10 Champions League matches.
Predicted lineup for Club Brugge (4-3-3)
Nordin Jackers – Kyrani Sabbe, Joel Ordonez, Brandon Mechele, Bjorn Meijer – Aleksandar Stankovic, Hans Vanaken, Sem Audoor – Carlos Forbs, Nicolo Tresoldi, Christos Tzolis.
Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and midfielder Raphael Nwadike will not play due to injuries.
Referee
Espen Eskas (Norway)
Matches – 17 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 72;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 29%.
Atalanta vs. Club Brugge: Match Prediction
In recent years, Atalanta has struggled in the Champions League, rarely delighting fans with victories even at home. In their last 13 home matches in this competition, Atalanta has won only twice, suffering six defeats. Additionally, they have conceded 22 goals during this period, and the current Champions League campaign started with a heavy defeat to PSG.
Club Brugge started the current Champions League confidently and, in my opinion, can continue in the same vein. Moreover, the club often achieves positive results even away: in their last 12 away Champions League matches, the Belgians have lost only four times (5 wins, 3 draws). It is also worth noting that in the previous edition of this competition, Club Brugge faced Atalanta in the playoffs and won both matches (2-1 and 3-1).
I believe the Belgians are capable of earning points in Bergamo, so my prediction: "Club Brugge to win or draw"
