Bayern, with a strong first-leg lead, host Atalanta at the Allianz Arena, aiming to secure a smooth path to the Champions League quarter-finals.
| Tournament: | Champions League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Allianz Arena, Munich |
| Date: | 18.03.2026 |
| Time: | 20:00 GMT |
Bayern vs Atalanta Form and Head to Head
The hosts come into this fixture following a 1-1 draw against Leverkusen in their most recent Bundesliga outing. Prior to that, they delivered a stunning 6-1 victory over Atalanta in the first leg of this Champions League tie. Across their last six matches in all competitions, Bayern have displayed formidable form, securing five wins and one draw.
Atalanta’s recent form paints a starkly different picture. Their last match saw them draw 1-1 away at Inter in Serie A. This followed the crushing 6-1 defeat to Bayern in the Champions League. The Italian side has endured a challenging run, with their last six games yielding three draws, two losses, and only one victory, a 4-1 home win against Borussia Dortmund in another Champions League fixture.
The recent history between these two clubs is limited to a single encounter last week.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Bayern vs Atalanta?
Bayern Munich are the clear betting favourites to beat Atalanta. Latest odds imply roughly a 71% chance of a Bayern win and 14% for Atalanta.
| Match Winner | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | 2/5 | William Hill |
| Atalanta | 15/2 | Betfred |
| Draw | 24/5 | BresBet |
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Bayern vs Atalanta Team News
Bayern face several key absences for the second leg. Midfield general Joshua Kimmich and attacking midfielder Michael Olise are both suspended for the match. Furthermore, the injury list is extensive, featuring prominent names such as goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, defender Alphonso Davies, creative force Jamal Musiala, Hiroki Ito, Jonas Urbig, Stefan Ulreich, and Lovro Klanac.
With Neuer and Urbig sidelined, Leonard Prescott is expected to continue in goal. Nicolas Jackson will likely lead the line, supported by Serge Gnabry, Luis Díaz, and Lennart Karl. Díaz was particularly impressive in the first leg, completing eight dribbles.
Atalanta also have their own disciplinary issues to contend with, as Giorgio Scalvini and Yunus Musah are both suspended. The Italian side is expected to deploy a 3-4-2-1 system, focusing on defensive solidity and counter-attacking opportunities. Nikola Krstović is set to lead the attack, with support from Lazar Samardžić and Nicola Zalewski. Mario Pašalić and Marten de Roon will anchor the midfield.
Bayern vs Atalanta Predicted Lineups
Bayern (4-2-3-1): Prescott; Bischof, Tah, Kim, Stanisic; Goretzka, Pavlovic; Díaz, Gnabry, Karl; Jackson
Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Hien, Ahanor; Zappacosta, de Roon, Pasalic, Bellanova; Samardzic, Zalewski; Krstovic
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Bayern vs Atalanta Match Prediction
Bayern Munich return to the Allianz Arena with a huge advantage, holding a 6-1 lead from the first leg as they look to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. The German champions are in excellent form at home, having lost just once in their last 27 Champions League matches at the Arena and winning all four games this season. Their numbers show their dominance, with an average rating of 6.91, 59.8 percent possession, and nearly 90 percent passing accuracy, proving they control games from start to finish.
Even with a few key players missing, Bayern’s squad depth and attacking strength, averaging over 18 shots per game, mean they are unlikely to struggle for chances. Atalanta have been having a rough patch, winless in their last five matches and struggling defensively. Their strength in aerial duels could create some problems, but the first-leg momentum and Bayern’s overall superiority suggest a comfortable home victory is very likely.
Prediction: Bayern 3-0 Atalanta
Bayern vs Atalanta Match Stat Trends
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Nikola Krstovic has exceeded 0.5 Shots On Target in 8 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 4/5 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Sulemana has managed Over 29.5 Passes in 4 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 21/20 at 10bet while publishing.
Luis Diaz has managed To Score Or Assist in 7 of their last 9 games.
Best odds of 8/13 at Paddy Power while publishing.
Lennart Karl has scored or assisted in 4 of their last 5 apps in Champions League.
Best odds of 23/20 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
There have been 10+ shots on target in 6 of Bayern Munich's last 8 matches in Champions League
Best odds of 8/15 at William Hill while publishing.
Bayern vs Atalanta Bet Builder Tip
Our Bayern vs Atalanta Bet Builder Tip is:
- Over 9.5 - Match Shots On Target
- No - Both Teams To Score
- Luis Diaz - Anytime Goalscorer
- L. Karl Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
Best odds of 12/1 at BetMGM UK at the time of publishing.
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