Atalanta vs Brugge. Prediction and bet on the match

On February 18, Atalanta and Brugge will meet in the 1/16 finals of the UEFA Champions League playoffs. The match will take place at the Atleti Azzurri d'Italia arena (Bergamo).

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Atalanta vs Brugge facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Atalanta vs Brugge

Atalanta

Gian Piero Gasperini's men have not been able to boast reliable results lately, with only one victory in their last five matches. In an away match of the Champions League playoffs, the "Queen of the Provinces" failed to avoid defeat, losing 1:2 away to Brugge. Pašalić was the author of the only goal for the Italians. Even at home, the Bergamots slowed down, with one victory in five matches, and two draws and losses. The Italians play well in attack, with the pair of De Ketelare 4+5 and Lookman 4+2 standing out in their lineup.

Brugge

The "black and blues" alternate successful periods with outright failures, since mid-January the team has even accumulated a series of five matches without a win. However, by the start of the playoffs, Nicky Hayen's charges managed to improve their game, having given a period of two victories in a row. In the home match with the Italians, Jutgla and Nilsson scored accurately. The Belgians won 2:1. Brugge cannot boast of reliable play on the road, the club has three matches without a win.

Atalanta vs Brugge facts

• Total over 2.5 has played in 6 of Atalanta's last 8 matches;
• Both teams have scored in 5 of Brugge's last 6 matches (1.73);
• Brugge have failed to win in their last 3 away matches.

Odds from download 1xbet

Bookmakers believe in the Italians' home success. The odds for Atalanta's victory are 1.55. You can bet on a draw with odds of 4.20. The odds for Brugge's victory stopped at 5.20. Bookmakers expect productive football from the teams. You can bet on the total with free bets from 1xbet, for "Total under 2.5" the odds are 2.20, "Total over 2.5" with odds of 1.62. Install the 1xbet app and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

Atalanta is performing inconsistently, the team needs to find the optimal settings for the game, for a successful finish of the season. Brugge looks good, although they have problems achieving a positive result away from home. I think that the Italians will be able to pull themselves together and achieve success on their home field. Gasperini's experience, individual and team class of the hosts are higher, it remains to demonstrate this on the football field: Atalanta's victory with a handicap (-1.5) - 2.40.