Match Overview

The Matchday 2 fixture of the 2025/26 group stage between Atalanta (Italy) and Club Brugge (Belgium) will take place on September 30 at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Here’s our prediction, betting odds, and statistics for Atalanta vs Club Brugge.

Atalanta Team Analysis

Ivan Juric’s side faced a tough challenge in their opening match, suffering a 0-4 away defeat to PSG. This marked the first time Atalanta lost by such a large margin in 22 matches, and it also ended their 7-game scoring streak in this European competition. Furthermore, the Bergamo-based team has now lost their last three consecutive encounters. The Italian club currently sits at the bottom of the group stage standings.

Atalanta’s Recent Performance

• The club has failed to win in 6 of their last 7 home matches (3 draws, 3 losses).
• At least four goals were scored in 6 of the team’s last 7 matches in this European competition.
• The Italians conceded at least two goals in 5 of their last 6 fixtures.

Atalanta’s Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Marco Carnesecchi – Odilon Kossounou, Honest Ahanor, Berat Djimsiti – Raoul Bellanova, Marten de Roon, Mario Pasalic, Davide Zappacosta – Charles De Ketelaere, Nikola Krstovic, Daniel Maldini.

Atalanta’s Injury Report

Defenders Giorgio Scalvini, Isak Hien, and Sead Kolasinac, midfielder Nicola Zalewski, and forward Gianluca Scamacca will miss the match due to injuries.

Club Brugge Team Analysis

Nicky Hayen’s team made a strong start in their first match, comfortably defeating Monaco 4-1 at home. Club Brugge extended their winning streak in the to five matches, with their last two victories in this European competition coming with a large goal difference. Moreover, the club has scored at least three goals in their last four games, yet they have kept only two clean sheets in their last ten matches in this tournament. Club Brugge shares 3rd-4th place in the group stage standings.

Club Brugge’s Recent Performance

• The team has not lost in the first half in their last six away matches (4 wins, 2 draws).
• Both teams scored in 5 of the club’s last 7 away matches in this European competition.
• At least three goals were scored in 9 of the Belgians’ last 10 matches.

Club Brugge’s Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Nordin Jackers – Kyriani Sabbe, Joel Ordóñez, Brandon Mechele, Bjorn Meijer – Aleksandar Stankovic, Hans Vanaken, Sem Audoor – Carlos Forbes, Nicolo Tresoldi, Christos Tzolis.

Club Brugge’s Injury Report

Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and midfielder Raphael Onyedika will miss the match due to injuries.

Referee Profile

Espen Eskas (Norway)

Matches officiated – 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 awarded – 29%.

Match Prediction: Atalanta vs Club Brugge

In recent years, the Bergamo team has not achieved stellar results in the , and even at home, they rarely delight fans with victories. In their last 13 home matches in this European competition, Atalanta has won only twice, suffering six defeats during this period. Furthermore, they conceded 22 goals in this timeframe, and their current campaign began with a crushing defeat against PSG.

Club Brugge had a confident start in the current and, in my opinion, is capable of continuing in the same vein. Especially since the club often achieves positive results even away from home: in their last 12 away matches, the Belgians lost only four times (5 wins, 3 draws). I also want to highlight that in the previous edition of this European competition, Club Brugge met Atalanta in the playoffs and won both matches (2-1 and 3-1).

Final Betting Tip

I believe the Belgians are capable of securing points in Bergamo, so my prediction is: “Club Brugge to Win or Draw” with odds of 1.96