Atalanta v Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund arrives in Italy with a 2 goal cushion, is it enough for them to make the last 16?

Atalanta v Borussia Dortmund – New Balance Arena 18:45 CET

Team News:

Atalanta miss two key men with de Ketelaere and Raspadori still on the injury list.

Nico Schlotterback is considered unlikely to feature here and that’s a big loss. Sule, Can and Mane are still out also.

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Formations:

3-4-2-1 for Atalanta who are less chaotic than they have been over recent seasons.

3-4-2-1 for Dortmund who play an organised, pressing game. Plenty of width also and patient play out from defence.

Statistics:

Referee: Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez (ESP) (Average cards 5.33 Yellow 0.12 Red)

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Match Preview:

Atalanta completed the group stage in 15th place, earning four wins from their eight matches. They secured two victories at home. In Serie A, they currently sit seventh and face a real battle to claim one of the four available qualification spots. Overall form is strong, with four wins in their last five games, the only recent setback coming in the first‑leg defeat in Germany.

Borussia Dortmund finished 17^th in the group stage, just 2 points below the home side. They had 3 wins from their 8 games. Away from wasn’t great with just 1 win on the road. Recent all competition form is good with 5 wins from last 7 games.

Betting Preview:

Dortmund holds a two‑goal advantage and are well‑placed to control the flow of the match. They’re likely to adopt a more cautious approach, adjusting the tempo whenever needed. For Atalanta, conceding would significantly complicate their challenge. Take Both Score Yes.