Atalanta vs Real Madrid Predictions and Betting Tips

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Real Madrid travels to Italy to take on Gasperini’s Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League this Wednesday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

This matchup is expected to be highly competitive given that it’s the first time both sides clash in any European competition. As such, both coaches will be looking to get that first win to give them an advantage into the second leg.

Feisty encounter on the cards

Atalanta was really impressive in last year's Champions League as Gasperini led his side to a quarterfinals finish in only their fist tint in the competition. Fast forward to this season, they have done exactly the same finish second in this campaign's group of death. Le Dea currently sits in 4th place in Serie A having secured maximum points last time out against Napoli. THat 4-2 win is expected to lift the team's spirits for this game. Will they manage their 4th straight win in all competitions.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, hasn't impressed in the Champions League since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. Also, given their injury problems. they are faced with quite an uphill battle at the Gewiss Stadium. In their most recent game, a solitary goal from Casemiro was enough to secure maximum points away at Real Valladolid for their 4th straight league win.

Atalanta vs Real Madrid Team News

Dutch wingback Hans Hateboer is the only injury casualty for the home side. Unlike their opponents, Los Blancos have quite the number of first-team players our injured. The list includes Hazard, Valverde, Ramos, Carvajal, Rodrygo, and Odriozola.

Atalanta possible starting XI:

Gollini; Djimsiti, ROmero, Toloi; Gosens, de Roon, Freuler, Maehle; Pessina; Ilicic, Zapata

Real Madrid possible starting XI:

Courtois; Vazquez, Varane, Nacho, Mendy; Casemiro, Modrid, Kroos; Vinicius, Asensio, Benzema

Atalanta vs Real Madrid Prediction: 2-1

Zidane's long list of injured players will certainly be a factor in this game given that their opponents are coming at them with full force. However, their top-class squad depth has been the saviour taking into account how they've managed to keep their head afloat. Atalanta was too good for Napoli last time out and we expect them to bring that same energy into this game. As such, we would side with the home team to secure this much-needed victory