Atalanta host Borussia Dortmund in a key Champions League second leg, aiming to overturn a 2-0 deficit and keep their knockout hopes alive at home.
| Tournament: | Champions League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | New Balance Arena, Bergamo |
| Date: | 25.02.2026 |
| Time: | 17:45 GMT |
Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund Form and Head to Head
The hosts come into this decisive European encounter following a 2-1 home victory over Napoli in Serie A, a result that will inject some confidence into the squad. Over their last six matches across all competitions, Atalanta have demonstrated mixed form, securing four wins, one draw, and suffering one defeat. They have scored in four of these six matches, indicating a decent attacking output.
Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, battled to a 2-2 draw away at RBL in their most recent Bundesliga fixture. The German giants have enjoyed a strong run of form in their last six outings, recording four wins, one draw, and one loss.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was the first leg of this Champions League tie, which saw Borussia Dortmund claim a commanding 2-0 victory at home.
In their four previous meetings across all competitions, the record stands evenly poised, with each side securing one win and two matches ending in a draw. This suggests that despite Dortmund's recent advantage, past encounters have often been tightly contested affairs.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund?
Atalanta are marginal favourites to beat Borussia Dortmund at the Gewiss Stadium, with the latest odds implying roughly a 43% chance of a home win. Dortmund are given around 31% chance of progression despite their first-leg edge in this Champions League playoff second leg.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Atalanta | 13/10 | AK Bets |
| Dortmund | 11/5 | BresBet |
| Draw | 3/1 | Betfred |
Odds last updated at 16:30 Wednesday, 25th February.
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Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund Team News
Atalanta will be without two significant attacking talents for this fixture, as Charles De Ketelaere is sidelined with a meniscus injury and Giacomo Raspadori is out due to a muscle strain. These absences will undoubtedly narrow the hosts' attacking options and place a greater burden on the remaining creative players to break down Dortmund's defence.
Borussia Dortmund arrive in Italy with several defensive concerns. Emre Can is unavailable due to adductor pain, while Niklas Süle and Nico Schlotterbeck are also ruled out. Additionally, Filippo Mané will miss the match. These injuries could test the German side's defensive depth, especially given their two-goal advantage, which typically calls for continuity at the back.
Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund Confirmed Lineups
Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, de Roon, Pasalic, Bernasconi; Samardzic, Zalewski; Scamacca
Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Anton, Can, Bensebaini; Svensson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Ryerson; Beier, Brandt; Guirassy
Lineups preview by WhoScored.
Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund Match Prediction
Atalanta BC return to Bergamo needing a strong response after a 2-0 first-leg loss to Borussia Dortmund. Early goals from Serhou Guirassy and Maximilian Beier set the tone in Germany, and Dortmund now bring a strong European record when holding a two-goal advantage.
Atalanta have never overturned a two-goal deficit in the Champions League, and they are also dealing with a scoring drought in the competition. However, their home form offers hope, with a recent winning run across competitions boosting confidence.
The opening goal could be decisive. An early Atalanta strike would energise the crowd and test Dortmund’s away resolve, while a Dortmund goal would make the tie very difficult to turn around. The hosts will push forward, but Dortmund’s solid organisation, set-piece threat and counter-attacking quality mean a tight, hard-fought draw is a realistic outcome.
Prediction: Atalanta 1-1 Borussia Dortmund
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Serhou Guirassy has managed Anytime Goalscorer in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 6/4 at Paddy Power while publishing.
Jobe Bellingham has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 3/4 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Waldemar Anton has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 8 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 11/10 at BetVictor while publishing.
Honest Ahanor has exceeded 1.5 Fouls in 3 of their last 4 Home games.
Best odds of 11/10 at QuinnBet while publishing.
Borussia Dortmund have scored 2+ goals in 6 of their last 9 matches in Champions League.
Best odds of 11/8 at Sporting Index while publishing.
Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund Bet Builder Tip
Our Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund Bet Builder Tip includes:
- Yes - Both Teams To Score
- Serhou Guirassy - To Score Or Assist
- W. Anton Over 0.5 - Shots
- S. Kolasinac Over 0.5 - Fouls
Best odds of 11/2 with bet365 at the time of publishing.
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