- Date and Time: Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 18:45 GMT+1
- Venue: Gewiss Stadium, Burgamo, Italy
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Atalanta
Last season’s Europa League winners are steadily going about their business in this term’s Champions League.
However, they come into this round facing a must-win encounter after losing their unbeaten record in their previous outing. Atalanta have still won 3 of their 6 matches in the competition and could move back into the automatic spots with a win this week.
El Bilal Toure and Juan Cuadrado may both return from injury, giving the team a boost in wide areas. The Italian side have been eye-catching in the final third throughout the campaign, scoring 35 goals from an open-play xG of 34.77. Based on their deep squad of talent, it should be a routine win.
Sturm Graz
It’s been a Champions League campaign with very few high points for Sturm Graz this season, as they’ve won only once in their six matches.
However, wins in their last two games could see them sneak through to the next round in the playoff spots. It hasn’t been for lack of trying in the final third this season, but they’ve only scored through goals from an xG of 4.94.
A poor attacking threat could be their downfall again when making an Atalanta vs Sturm Graz prediction. But, the guests will have Tochi Chukwuani back in contention following suspension. Alexandar Borkovic remains out due to a knee injury.
Bet hereAtalanta vs Sturm Graz Prediction
- Pick: Atalanta (-1)
- Odds: 1.25 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Atalanta 4-0 Sturm Graz
There is a clear gulf between these sides based on the quality that both teams are able to call upon. Therefore, that could be reflected in the scoreline on Tuesday. Atalanta will have Toure back in the forward line, while Sturm Graz have already fallen against heavyweight teams in the Champions League.
This only furthers the home side’s claims, as no Austrian team has ever beaten an Italian club in 14 previous attempts in the Champions League.
Atalanta vs Sturm Graz Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Under 3.5 Cards
- Odds: 1.96 (22Bet)
Cards could be kept to a minimum when Atalanta and Sturm Graz collide on Tuesday. The Italian side has averaged 2.00 cards per game in Serie A this season, and just 43% of their matches have seen over 3.5 cards. Sturm Graz have picked up an average of just 2.67 cards per game.
Ademola Lookman once again looks set to be a leading goal threat for Atalanta on Tuesday. The forward has normalised 3.89 shots per 90 this season and has scored ten goals from an xG of 9.11.
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