This preview has expired.

See all our latest betting tips or suggested betting sites

Thursday 13
Friday 14
Saturday 15
Sunday 16
Monday 17
Tuesday 18
Wednesday 19
Thursday 20
Friday 21
Saturday 22
Sunday 23

Barcelona vs Atalanta Predictions - Plenty of goals expected in Spain

Ralph Staniforth

Editor

Last updated: 27 Jan 2025

Share

Ralph Staniforth 27 Jan 2025

Share this article

Over 2.5 goals expected and BTTS
Barcelona's recent form includes 23 goals in 5 matches.
Atalanta's Mateo Retegui scored 5 goals in last 4 games.

Expired

Barcelona have seen over 3.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 matches (Getty)

Barcelona vs Atalanta Predictions

Barcelona have advanced to the Round of 16 and will play for placement here. Both them and Atalanta have high scoring potential, so I am expecting to see plenty of goals in Spain.

Barcelona have seen over 3.5 goals in 5 of their last 7 matches.
Atalanta have seen over 4.5 goals in their last 3 matches (Champions League).
Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui has scored 5 goals in his last 4 matches.

Head-To-Head

This is going to be the first head to head match between Barcelona and Atalanta.

Form

Barcelona pulled a miraculous comeback in last week’s Champions League action against Benfica and won 5-4, scoring three unanswered goals in the last twelve minutes. Robert Lewandwoski and Raphinha scored two goals each, Eric Garcia also on target.

Blaugrana clinched Top 8 placement with this victory, currently sitting in second place with 18 points gathered across seven rounds.

Barcelona extended their winning streak last weekend with a commanding 7-1 home victory against Valencia and kept up with the leading duo Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Atalanta have collected 14 points so far in seven games, occupying 7th place on the Champions League. They qualified for the playoffs but will need good result in Spain to end in the Top 8 zone.

La Dea demolished Sturm Graz 5-0 at home last week, Mateo Retegui, Marko Pasalic, Charles De Ketelaere, Ademola Lookman and Marco Brescianini finding the net.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s side was also victorious last weekend in Serie A, beating Como 2-1 on the road, Retegui scoring a comeback brace in the second half.

Team News

Inigo Martinez, Dani Olmo, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Marc Bernal are injured for Barcelona.

As for the visitors, Gianluca Scamacca is out with a long-term injury. Marten de Roon (head injury) and Odilon Kossonou (groin injury) are also ruled out.

Predicted Starting Lineups

Barcelona: Inaki Pena; Balde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Kounde, Pedri, Casado, Raphinha, Gavi, Yamal, Lewandowski

Atalanta: Carnesecchi, Kolasinac, Hien, Toloi, Zappacosta, de Roon, Pasalic, Palestra; Samardzic, Retegui, de Ketelaere

Verdict

Barcelona v Atalanta

Both teams have been scoring for fun across competitions last season. Barcelona bagged 23 goals in their last five outings, while Atalanta scored 13 times in their last three UCL outings.

I am suggesting over 3.5 goals as the best bet here, but it’s also worth considering Mateo Retegui to score anytime. Atalanta’s striker has bagged five times in his last four appearances.

Over 3.5 Goals

Total Goals

@-111.11 - 2 Units

Free R50 + 150% MATCH to R1500

use promo code NEWBONUS

18+. T&Cs apply.

Bet at Easybet

Mateo Retegui

Anytime Goalscorer

@185.00 - 1 Unit

Deposit R3,000 Get R3,000

100% bonus up to R3,000

Your first deposit at 10bet should be of at least R20. Get 100% up to R3,000 Bonus to bet on sports or games. New customers only. 18+ T&Cs and wagering requirements apply. To activate the bonus, select it from the cashier.

Bet at 10bet

Mateo Retegui

First Goalscorer

@650.00 - 1 Unit

Up to R3,000 + 300 Spins

3 Deposit Bonuses

Earn up to R3,000 in bonus funds PLUS 300 Free Spins, on your first three deposits. To get started, register and make a First Deposit *Min R10 and get 100% free up to R1,000 plus 100 free slot spins. | T&Cs apply.

Bet at Sportingbet SA