{"id":1434320,"date":"2026-02-24T11:27:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1434320"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:59:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T12:59:40","slug":"match-preview-atalanta-vs-borussia-dortmund-25-02-26-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-atalanta-vs-borussia-dortmund-25-02-26-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Borussia Dortmund travel to Bergamo for a Champions League<\/a> knockout tie against Atalanta, with the German side aiming to reach the last 16 on Wednesday evening.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having recently triumphed 2-0 in Dortmund, confidence is high for the visitors, but Atalanta’s underlying numbers suggest this tie is far from over. Kick-off is set for 20:00 on Wednesday at the Gewiss Stadium, where both teams carry plenty of attacking threat despite differing fortunes in front of goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent form, head-to-head trends, and underlying stats, here are our top betting recommendations for Atalanta vs Borussia Dortmund. We’re particularly confident in both teams finding the net, given the attacking quality on show and defensive vulnerabilities across both squads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth teams have scored in two of the last three meetings. Dortmund are averaging over 2 goals per game in Europe (21 in 9), while Atalanta’s xG (17.43) suggests they’re due to convert more. Defensive slips on both sides add value to this market.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Borussia Dortmund to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(31.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nDortmund have won two of the last three head-to-heads, including a convincing 2-0 win just days ago. They’ve outperformed their xG by nearly double, showing ruthless finishing, and feature all three of the top attacking contributors so far in the competition.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nRecent H2Hs average 2.7 goals per game. Dortmund matches have seen 38 goals in 9 (over 4 per game), while Atalanta create chances but struggle to convert. Expect open football as both sides need a result.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n