Younger Boys and Atalanta BC will renew their UEFA Champions League rivalry on Tuesday night on the Stadion Wankdorf in Bern, Switzerland.
The 2 sides final met within the 2021-22 group stage, with Atalanta prevailing 1-0 at dwelling and drawing 3-3 within the reverse fixture.
Match Preview
Younger Boys, the reigning Swiss Tremendous League champions, have endured a dismal begin to their Champions League marketing campaign, dropping all 4 of their opening matches.
Underneath the caretaker administration of Joel Magnin, the Swiss outfit have scored simply as soon as whereas conceding 11 objectives, leaving them rooted to the underside three.
In distinction, Atalanta have been one of many shock packages in Europe’s elite membership competitors this season. Piero Gasperini’s males are unbeaten of their first 4 matches, protecting 4 clear sheets within the course of.
Atalanta’s current type has been spectacular, with six consecutive wins throughout all competitions, together with a 3-1 victory over Parma in Serie A on Saturday.
Younger Boys’ home type has been barely extra encouraging, with 4 factors from their final two Swiss Tremendous League fixtures.
Nevertheless, their European woes proceed to overshadow any optimistic outcomes on the house entrance. Magnin can be hoping his aspect can finish their Champions League drought and safe a much-needed win in opposition to the in-form Italians.
Atalanta, however, are flying excessive each domestically and in Europe. Their 2-0 conquer Stuttgart on matchday 4 of the Champions League showcased their defensive solidity and attacking prowess.
The Bergamo-based membership presently sit second of the Serie A desk, degree on factors with reigning champions Inter Milan.
Head-to-Head
The earlier two conferences between Younger Boys and Atalanta have been intently contested affairs. Within the 2021-22 Champions League group stage, the Italian aspect gained 1-0 at dwelling earlier than being held to an exciting 3-3 attract Switzerland, the place Luis Muriel’s late strike salvaged some extent for Atalanta.
Crew Information
Younger Boys can be with out a number of key defensive gamers, together with Saidy Janko, Abdu Conte, and Loris Benito, whereas midfielder Miguel Chaiwa can be sidelined.
Atalanta, in the meantime, can be lacking the suspended Ederson in midfield, however Lazar Samardzic is predicted to deputize successfully.
Predicted Beginning Line-ups
Younger Boys: (4-4-1-1)
Keller;
Athekame, Lauper, Camara, Blum;
Males, Lakomy, Ugrinic, Colley;
Imeri;
Ganzvoula
Atalanta BC: (3-4-1-2)
Carnesecchi;
Toloi, Hien, Kossounou;
Bellanova, Samardzic, De Roon, Ruggeri;
De Ketelaere;
Lookman, Retegui
Prediction
Atalanta’s superior high quality and up to date type ought to show an excessive amount of for the struggling Younger Boys.
Gasperini’s aspect have been scientific in entrance of aim and stable on the again, and they are going to be keen to keep up their unbeaten begin to the Champions League marketing campaign.
Anticipate the Italian guests to safe a snug victory in Bern.
- Rating Prediction: Younger Boys 0-3 Atalanta BC
Betting Suggestions
– Atalanta BC to win
– Atalanta BC to maintain a clear sheet
– Ademola Lookman to attain anytime
