Real Madrid will be wary of an Atalanta brimming with confidence based on their form in all competitions this season, compared to Carlo Ancelotti’s side that have been inconsistent in the Champions League.
Match Odds
The form of both teams reflects in the match odds, with bookies making Atalanta the slight favourites for the showdown in Bergamo which promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Atalanta – 2.65
Draw – 3.75
Real Madrid – 2.70
Betting Tip
Atalanta have scored two goals or more in their last nine matches in all competitions, which were all won by the Italian league leaders.
Real Madrid on the other hand have lost four and won five of their last nine matches, failing to score in two matches and scoring just one goal in two other matches.
But the reigning European champions know they need a win to boost their chances of qualification to the next stage of the Champions League, that’s why we have our money on ov.1.5 goals for the match.
Form
Atalanta in the Champions League – D W D W W
Atalanta in all competitions – W W W W W
Real Madrid in the Champions League – W L W L L
Real Madrid in all competitions – W W L W L W
Team News
Real Madrid have been boosted by the return of Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo to fitness, while Fran Garcia is expected to feature after Ferland Mendy picked up an injury in the 3-0 win at Girona at the weekend.
Atalanta have no new injury worries and are expected to file out with their in-form attacking trio of Mateo Retegui, Ademola Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere.