- Date and Time: Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain
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| Barcelona vs Atalanta | Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1 |
| Barcelona odds | 1.71 |
| Atalanta odds | 4.1 |
| Draw | 4.4 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: 1.33/3.1 |
Barcelona vs Atalanta Preview and Team News
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona’s season has been marked by inconsistency. Hansi Flick’s strategy has led to successes like the Supercup Clásico victory, followed by a 1-1 Getafe draw. Although they only sit in third place in La Liga, the success in the Champions League makes up for it.
Barcelona rank second, with their sole loss coming against Monaco. Liverpool is the single club to have scored better. These are the only sides assured of qualification. Rotations are likely, with Flick’s men forced to focus more on La Liga.
The squad had a challenging game against Benfica, down two goals by the first half following their goalkeeper’s mistakes. They came out victorious, 5-4, in a match where most players were mentally absent. Pedro López and Raphael Belloli led the team to victory.
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 26, 2025
Last weekend, the hosts secured a convincing 7-1 victory against relegation-threatened Valencia. Frenkie de Jong, who was included in the starting XI in La Liga for the first time since November, scored the opening goal. Fermín López scored a brace, while Lewandowski, César Tárrega, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres also appeared on the scoresheet.
After this game, Barcelona is only 3 points behind second-place Atletico Madrid and seven points behind league leaders Real Madrid.
The club announced two significant contract renewals this weekend. The first concerns the controversial Ronald Araújo, who was linked with a move to Juventus two weeks ago. His extension reportedly includes a higher salary and a release clause starting at €65M, which could rise to €80M if he remains beyond the summer.
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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 27, 2025
Pedri has reportedly agreed to a renewal, though final details between his agents and the club are still pending.
Barcelona have been connected with Manchester United star Marcus Rashford. The Englishman has failed to feature in the last five matches and is said to be looking for a new challenge. Management is interested in signing Rashford but must first offload players to free up wage space. Rashford would replace Ansu Fati, who hasn’t featured since his last injury.
Andreas Christensen is reportedly seeking an exit, though potential suitors have not been disclosed.
Marc-André Ter Stegen, Iñigo Martínez, Marc Bernal, and Dani Olmo remain injured.
Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Iñaki Peña; Balde, Cubarsí, Araújo, Koundé; Pedri, Casadó; Raphinha, Gavi, Yamal; Lewandowski.
Atalanta Team News
Atalanta have once again surprised Italy by leading the Serie A for several weeks before Napoli reclaimed the leader spot last week. The team’s form dipped following Mateo Retegui’s injury, with the guests managing just one win in their previous five Serie A games.
Retegui isn’t the only player to improve under the guidance of Gian Piero Gasperini. Nicolo Zaniolo and Charles De Ketelaere have also demonstrated their high technical level.
Atalanta rank 7th in the Champions League. They gave Real Madrid a difficult time (2-3) but finally gave in. Their attacking style has proven effective against weaker opponents like Sturm Graz, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Young Boys.
Rimonta completata ✅
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— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) January 26, 2025
They held a draw against Arsenal (0-0) but couldn’t defeat Celtic (0-0). Their match against Real Madrid showed their defensive naivety, which is why they can’t be considered favourites, although they are capable of upsets.
Ademola Lookman, Odilon Kossounou and Gianluca Scamacca remain sidelined.
Atalanta predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Carnesecchi; Kolašinac, Hien, Tolói; Zappacosta, de Roon, Pašalić, Palestra; Samardžić; Retegui, de Ketelaere.
Bet hereBarcelona vs Atalanta Prediction
- Pick: Draw
- Odds: 4.4 (22Bet)
- Score Prediction: Barcelona 2-2 Atalanta
As Barcelona are likely to rotate, a draw is anticipated to be the end result. Atalanta, similarly, are known to attack instead of defending. It could easily result in a game of who ends up scoring the most goals.
On the one hand, this benefits midfielders like Pedri, Samardžić and Pašalić. But it makes the match easier for strikers left unmarked in the penalty area.
Araújo is a strong defender in duels but struggles against high-pressing teams, which would be an advantage for Atalanta in counter-attacks.
Barcelona vs Atalanta Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Robert Lewandowski to score
- Odds: 1.95 (22Bet)
Despite a recent dip in his goal tally, Lewandowski could thrive in a chaotic, attack-focused game, leveraging his size and presence in the box. If he stays there, he’ll have the physical advantage to score. Atalanta often struggles against old-school strikers in the box.
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