Europa League winners Atalanta have the chance to truly mix it with the big boys, as they take on Arsenal in Bergamo. Few would have seen the Italians overcoming the likes of Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen to snare Europe’s secondary club trophy, but they managed it and they look set to push on in the Champions League now. For Arsenal, this is their 3rd UCL campaign in a row and whilst they may be targeting the Premier League, they remain one of the front runners for the Champions League title with many UCL betting apps.
Atalanta vs Arsenal Best Odds
Both sides will believe that they have what it takes to get off to a winning start in the Champions League this season.
| Atalanta – 16/5 (+320) | Draw – 29/10 (+290) | Arsenal – 10/11 (+118) |
| Over – 8/11 (-138) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 6/4 (+150) |
| Yes – 4/5 (-125) | BTTS | No – 11/10 (+110) |
Atalanta vs Arsenal Analysis
The stakes will be sky high in this one, as both sides chase a fast start to their Champions League campaigns.
Atalanta
Winning the Europa League was a huge achievement for Atalanta and their fledgling side and how they would love to back it up in the Champions League. Consistency at this level was their biggest challenge the last time that they qualified for the Champions League, and they are presented with a very tough opening game here against Premier League favourites Arsenal. Atalanta proved that they are a very good side in Europe last season though and they are seen as potential dark horses for the title with many Champions League betting sites.
Team news: Striker Gianluca Scamacca will miss out here, as will Giorgio Scalvini.
Atalanta Predicted Lineup:
Carnessechi, Ruggeri, De Roon, Godfrey, Bellanova, Zappacosta, Pasalic, Ederson, De Ketelaere, Lookman & Retegui.
Arsenal
Balancing the Premier League and the Champions League is a key issue for Arsenal, but they have spent big again this summer, as they look to stay on top of their building fixture list. The Gunners have made an unbeaten start to their Premier League campaign, but they know that this will be a very tough game for them, fresh off the back of the North London derby against Tottenham.
Team news: Takehiro Tomiyasu remains injured for the Gunners here.
Arsenal Predicted Lineup:
Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, TImber, Odegaard, Rice, Jorginho, Saka, Havertz & Sterling.
Atalanta vs Arsenal Prediction
This should be a bumper start to the Champions League season for both of these sides, who are packed with talent all across the pitch. Atalanta have plenty of big game experience and they seem to be relishing the cut and thrust of European football currently. Arsenal are constantly improving under Mikel Arteta, and they will feel this is the toughest test of their campaign for the time being. Consequently, this could end up being a draw between two very good teams in Bergamo.
Prediction: Draw – 29/10 (+290) – Rhino Bet.
Atalanta vs Arsenal – The Ultimate Bet
Draw & BTTS – 4/1 (+400) – Fitzdares
Whilst there is obviously plenty at stake here, both sides will be doing all they can to play with freedom and goals look guaranteed. With that in mind, this could be a very good game, which ends up honours even between Atalanta and Arsenal.
