What is the best bet for Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao?

Based on AI analysis, the best bet is '1X' at odds of 1.19.

What are the latest odds for Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao?

The latest odds are: Home Win - 1.75, Draw - 3.9, Away Win - 5.6.

What is the predicted total goals (Under/Over) for Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao?

Our AI predicts the best bet for total goals in this match is 'under 3.5' goals. The available odds for this selection are 1.31.

What is the best 1X2 betting tip for Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao?

Our AI-powered prediction suggests that the best 1X2 bet for this match is '1'. The available odds for this selection are 1.75.

What is the predicted final score for Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao?

Our AI predicts a final score of 1:0.

What is the predicted halftime score for Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao?

Our AI predicts the halftime score will be 0:0.

What is the expected ball possession for Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao?

Our AI predicts Atalanta will have 61% possession, while Ath Bilbao will have 39% possession.

How many shots are expected in Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao?

The total number of shots is expected to be 24, with Atalanta taking 13 shots and Ath Bilbao taking 11 shots.

How many corners are predicted in Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao?

The match is expected to have a total of 10 corners, with Atalanta earning 6 corners and Ath Bilbao earning 4 corners.

What is the predicted number of yellow cards for Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao?

According to our AI prediction, this match is expected to have a total of 3 yellow cards. Atalanta is projected to receive 1 yellow cards, while Ath Bilbao is expected to receive 2 yellow cards.

What is the squad value of Atalanta before the match against Ath Bilbao?

The current estimated market value of Atalanta is €459.10m. This reflects the financial strength of their squad before facing Ath Bilbao.

What is the squad value of Ath Bilbao before the match against Atalanta?

The current estimated market value of Ath Bilbao is €303.00m. This represents their squad’s financial standing before playing against Atalanta.

How many goals are expected in the first half of Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao?

Our AI predicts that the first half of Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao will have a total of 0 goals, based on the predicted halftime score of 0:0.

How many total goals are expected in Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao?

According to our AI prediction, the match between Atalanta and Ath Bilbao is expected to have a total of 1 goals, based on the predicted full-time score of 1:0.

Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao Prediction

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UEFA Champions League

Atalanta

€459.10m

21 Jan15:00

2 : 3

Ath Bilbao

€303.00m

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Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao Prediction UEFA Champions League

Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao Prediction: Tactics, Odds, and Smart Bets

Welcome to our Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao prediction, where we break down everything you need to know about this UEFA Champions League group stage meeting set for January 21, 2026, at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo. If you’re looking for a clear, insightful story with the best betting odds, team news, and tactical insights, you’re in the right place.

Team Form, Tactics, and Key Players

Atalanta comes into this fixture in impressive form, having won four of their last five Serie A matches and conceding just six goals in that span. Currently sitting 7th in Serie A and 5th in the Champions League group, the Italians are proving hard to break down. Their recent record includes a solid 2-0 win over Torino, a 2-0 away victory at Bologna, and a gritty 1-0 triumph against Roma. Under new head coach Raffaele Palladino, Atalanta favors a proactive, high-intensity 3-5.6-1 setup that’s all about direct attacking play and keeping things tight at the back.

On the other side, Athletic Bilbao (or Ath Bilbao, as they’re often called) have been less consistent. They’re 8th in La Liga, with 24 points from 19 matches, and their away form is especially shaky: just two wins and five losses in nine away games. Their Champions League campaign hasn’t set the world alight either, with the Basques sitting 28th in the competition. Coach Ernesto Valverde sticks to a 5.6-3-1, with his side often shifting shape defensively to block the center and force play wide. Ath Bilbao’s recent results—a 5.6 defeat to Barcelona and a 1-1 draw with Osasuna—show a team struggling for confidence.

Injury News and Squad Value

Atalanta are missing key pieces: Berat Djimsiti, Raoul Bellanova, Ben Godfrey, and Mitchel Bakker are all injured, while Ademola Lookman is on international duty. Gianluca Scamacca, a crucial attacking threat, is nursing a thigh injury but could feature.
Athletic Bilbao have their own woes. Mikel Vesga, Aymeric Laporte, Maroan Sannadi, Beñat Prados, and Unai Egiluz are all sidelined, with Yeray Alvarez suspended. Nico Williams and Álex Berenguer are doubts, making the visitors’ task even tougher.

The difference in squad value is notable: Atalanta’s squad is worth €5.6.10m, while Ath Bilbao’s is €303.00m—another hint at the home team’s edge.

What Do the Numbers and Betting Odds Say?

Let’s dig into the Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao prediction from a betting perspective. The current odds offer:

Home win: 1.75
Draw: 3.9
Away win: 5.6

Our AI sees value in the 1X market (Atalanta win or draw), with a strong trust rating of 8.5.60 and odds of 1.19. The most likely outcome in the 1.19 market is a home win (1), with confidence at 6.7 and odds of 1.75. For the total goals market, under 3.5 goals looks solid (confidence 5.4, odds 1.33).

Expected Match Stats

Possession: Atalanta 61%, Ath Bilbao 39%
Shots: Atalanta 13, Ath Bilbao 11
On-target shots: Atalanta 4, Ath Bilbao 3
Corners: Atalanta 6, Ath Bilbao 4
Yellow cards: Atalanta 1, Ath Bilbao 2

The predicted final score? 1-0 to Atalanta, with a goalless first half. This fits the story: Atalanta’s defensive discipline and home advantage up against an Ath Bilbao side missing key players and lacking away form.

Head to Head, Betting Tips, and Final Thoughts

While these two teams don’t have a rich head to head history in the Champions League, recent European results are telling. Atalanta stunned Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in April 2024, showing their ability to rise on big nights. Ath Bilbao, meanwhile, held PSG to a draw in Paris in December 2025, but their overall away record remains patchy.

Best Bet: 1X (Atalanta win or draw) at 1.19 odds, high trust.
Value Bet: Atalanta to win (1) at 1.75 odds, if you want to take a bit more risk.
Goals Market: Under 3.5 total goals at 1.33 odds.

In summary, our Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao prediction is a low-scoring home win, with Atalanta’s tactical discipline and squad depth likely proving decisive. If you’re looking for smart betting tips, the numbers and recent form all point towards the home side—just as our AI suggests.

Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao Prediction: Tactics, Odds, and Smart Bets

Team Form, Tactics, and Key Players

Injury News and Squad Value

Atalanta are missing key pieces: Berat Djimsiti, Raoul Bellanova, Ben Godfrey, and Mitchel Bakker are all injured, while Ademola Lookman is on international duty. Gianluca Scamacca, a crucial attacking threat, is nursing a thigh injury but could feature.
Athletic Bilbao have their own woes. Mikel Vesga, Aymeric Laporte, Maroan Sannadi, Beñat Prados, and Unai Egiluz are all sidelined, with Yeray Alvarez suspended. Nico Williams and Álex Berenguer are doubts, making the visitors’ task even tougher.

The difference in squad value is notable: Atalanta’s squad is worth €5.6.10m, while Ath Bilbao’s is €303.00m—another hint at the home team’s edge.

What Do the Numbers and Betting Odds Say?

Let’s dig into the Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao prediction from a betting perspective. The current odds offer:

Home win: 1.75
Draw: 3.9
Away win: 5.6

Expected Match Stats

Possession: Atalanta 61%, Ath Bilbao 39%
Shots: Atalanta 13, Ath Bilbao 11
On-target shots: Atalanta 4, Ath Bilbao 3
Corners: Atalanta 6, Ath Bilbao 4
Yellow cards: Atalanta 1, Ath Bilbao 2

Head to Head, Betting Tips, and Final Thoughts

Best Bet: 1X (Atalanta win or draw) at 1.19 odds, high trust.
Value Bet: Atalanta to win (1) at 1.75 odds, if you want to take a bit more risk.
Goals Market: Under 3.5 total goals at 1.33 odds.

AI Predictions

Warning

Atalanta has an unusually high recent form

Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Atalanta vs Ath Bilbao

1X -526

Atalanta to win or draw with odds of -526

8/10

1x2 Tip

1 -133

Atalanta is expected to win with odds of -133

6/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -323

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match

5/10

Both Teams To Score

No -122

At least one team is not expected to score

1/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&U4.5 -278

Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals

5/10

Both Teams To Score

Half-Time Score

0:0

Correct Score

1:0

Stats Predictions

1.81

0.96

61%

Ball Possession

39%

Total Shots

Shots on Goal

Shots Off Goal

Corners

Yellow Cards

Average / Match

1.81

Expected Goals

1.27

2.3

Total Goals

2.9

1.6

Goals Scored

0.7

Goals Against

1.9

57%

Possession

47%

13.8

Total Shots

15.7

4.4

Shots on Goal

5.1

4.8

Shots off Goal

6.2

12.4

Fouls

12.3

5.9

Corners

6.4

2.2

Offsides

1.3

1.17

Yellow Cards

2.86

477

Total Passes

404

Overview Last 10 Matches

Wins

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Goals

Both Teams Scored

Unexpected Wins

Unexpected Loses

Head to Head

0 - 0 - 0

Recent Matches of Atalanta

01 Feb		Como.	-	Atalanta.
25 Jan	W	Atalanta.	4:0	Parma.
21 Jan	L	Atalanta.	2:3	Ath Bilbao.
16 Jan	D	Pisa.	1:1	Atalanta.
10 Jan	W	Atalanta.	2:0	Torino.
07 Jan	W	Bologna.	0:2	Atalanta.
03 Jan	W	Atalanta.	1:0	AS Roma.
28 Dec	L	Atalanta.	0:1	Inter.
21 Dec	W	Genoa.	0:1	Atalanta.
13 Dec	W	Atalanta.	2:1	Cagliari.

Recent Matches of Ath Bilbao

24 Jan	L	Sevilla.	2:1	Ath Bilbao.
21 Jan	W	Atalanta.	2:3	Ath Bilbao.
17 Jan	L	Mallorca.	3:2	Ath Bilbao.
13 Jan	W	Cultural .	3:4	Ath Bilbao.
07 Jan	L	Barcelona.	5:0	Ath Bilbao.
03 Jan	D	Osasuna.	1:1	Ath Bilbao.
22 Dec	L	Ath Bilbao.	1:2	Espanyol.
18 Dec	W	Ourense CF.	0:1	Ath Bilbao.
14 Dec	L	Celta Vigo.	2:0	Ath Bilbao.
10 Dec	D	Ath Bilbao.	0:0	PSG.

World - UEFA Champions League

	Team	Matches	Goals	Points
1	Arsenal	7	20-2	21
2	Bayern	7	20-7	18
3	Real Madrid	7	19-8	15
4	Liverpool	7	14-8	15
5	Tottenham	7	15-7	14
6	Paris Saint	7	20-10	13
7	Newcastle	7	16-6	13
8	Chelsea	7	14-8	13
9	Barcelona	7	18-13	13
10	Sporting CP	7	14-9	13
11	Manchester	7	13-9	13
12	Atletico	7	16-13	13
13	Atalanta	7	10-9	13
14	Inter	7	13-7	12
15	Juventus	7	14-10	12
16	Borussia	7	19-15	11
17	Galatasaray	7	9-9	10
18	Qarabag	7	13-15	10
19	Marseille	7	11-11	9
20	Bayer	7	10-14	9
21	Monaco	7	8-14	9
22	PSV Eindhoven	7	15-14	8
23	Athletic Club	7	7-11	8
24	Olympiakos	7	8-13	8
25	Napoli	7	7-12	8
26	FC Copenhagen	7	11-17	8
27	Club Brugge KV	7	12-17	7
28	Bodo/Glimt	7	12-14	6
29	Benfica	7	6-10	6
30	Pafos	7	4-10	6
31	Union St.	7	7-17	6
32	Ajax	7	7-19	6
33	Eintracht	7	10-19	4
34	Slavia Praha	7	4-15	3
35	Villarreal	7	5-15	1
36	Kairat Almaty	7	5-19	1